Here are the top 10 stories from Nigerian newspapers this Sunday morning:
1. PDP Crisis Deepens: A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has suspended the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagun, and several National Working Committee members.
2. Government to Pay Doctors N11.9bn: The Federal Government plans to release N11.9 billion within 72 hours to settle part of the salary arrears owed to medical professionals, following the indefinite strike declared by resident doctors.
3. Tinubu Rejects US Designation: President Bola Tinubu has rejected the United States’ characterization of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over religious freedom, stating it does not reflect Nigeria’s constitutional values.
4. Trump Threatens Military Action: Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy American forces to Nigeria if what he described as the “genocide against Christians” is not stopped.
5. APC Calls for Investigation: The All Progressives Congress has urged INEC and the police to investigate Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo over alleged inducement of voters ahead of next Saturday’s governorship election.
6. Neurosurgeon Kidnapped: A consultant neurosurgeon, Dr. Mbanugo T., has been abducted by gunmen in Anambra State. The incident occurred along the New Nnewi-Oba road on Thursday.
7. Fake Gun Uncovered in Lagos: LASTMA officials discovered a fake gun during a shanty demolition exercise at Costain Bus Stop in Surulere, suspected to have been used to terrorize residents.
8. Fayose Backs New PDP Chairman: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has congratulated Mohammed Abdulrahman on his emergence as factional acting National Chairman of the PDP, urging him to unite the party.
9. Military Success Against Terrorists: Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralized several terrorists and secured key locations in Borno and Adamawa states between October 25 and 31.
10. Police Neutralize Robbery Suspects: The Ebonyi State Police Command has neutralized two robbery suspects during a raid on their hideout in Ishielu Local Government Area.
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Disclaimer: This news roundup compiles reports from various Nigerian newspapers. CDA News presents this information for general awareness and does not verify the accuracy of individual reports. Readers are advised to consult original sources for complete details and verification.
