Top 10 Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Thursday Morning

This morning’s summary covers the dismissal of bribery allegations against Femi Gbajabiamila, recent military anti-oil theft operations, and tragic security incidents in Benue and Katsina states.

The Presidency has officially dismissed bribery claims against Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, following allegations by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi that the official solicited over N27 billion in agency grants.

Villagers in the Dansarai community of Katsina State successfully repelled an armed attack by bandits on Tuesday, despite the aggressors arriving on motorcycles with high-powered weaponry.

Five associates of former Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva have appeared in court, charged by the DSS for withholding information regarding the former minister’s location amidst ongoing investigations into an alleged coup plot.

The ICPC is actively investigating former Science Minister Geoffrey Nnaji regarding claims that he provided fraudulent academic and service documents during his 2023 ministerial vetting.

The Naira saw a slight recovery on Wednesday, trading at N1,385 per dollar on the parallel market and reaching N1,369 in the official foreign exchange window.

Federal vehicle import levies have been halved, with new vehicle taxes dropping to 10 percent and used vehicle levies falling to five percent, sparking discussions among dealers about the newly introduced Green Tax.

NDLEA officials have seized a massive 6,778.5-kilogram shipment of Canadian Loud cannabis at the Apapa Seaport, following a collaborative effort with Customs and security personnel.

Rev. Dr. Samuel Gbinde and two church members were kidnapped from his Benue State home, according to an official statement from his church leadership.

Military operations in the Niger Delta resulted in 84 arrests, the destruction of 12 illegal refineries, and the recovery of over 464,000 litres of stolen oil during the second quarter.

An overnight raid on Sai Community in Benue State left several residents dead after gunmen attacked the village at approximately 2 a.m. on Wednesday.

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