8 november 2016 punch news

Here are the top stories from Punch Newspapers on November 8, 2016:

HEADLINES

  1. Buhari's Health: Presidency Denies Reports of President's Death - The presidency has denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has died, saying the reports are "false and baseless".
  2. EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects Over Alleged N1.5bn Fraud - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects over alleged N1.5 billion fraud in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
  3. APC Crisis: Oshiomhole, Oyegun in Fresh Showdown - The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, and the party's National Working Committee (NWC) have been accused of plotting to remove the party's National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
  4. Nigeria's Economy in Recession: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 14% - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the interest rate to 14% to curb inflation and stabilize the economy.
  5. Boko Haram: Military Kills 100 Insurgents in Borno - The Nigerian military has killed over 100 Boko Haram insurgents in a recent operation in Borno State.

OPINION

  1. The Buhari Health Saga: A Nation in Crisis - By Reuben Abati
  2. The APC Crisis: A House Divided Against Itself - By Femi Fani-Kayode

SPORTS

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2018 World Cup - The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after defeating Zambia 2-1 in a qualifying match.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins Aiteo Cup - Rangers International FC has won the 2016 Aiteo Cup after defeating Enugu Rangers 2-1 in the final.

BUSINESS

  1. Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Falls by 1.14% - The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) index has fallen by 1.14% due to profit-taking by investors.
  2. FG to Launch N500bn Sukuk Bond - The Federal Government is set to launch a N500 billion Sukuk bond to finance infrastructure development projects.

These are just some of the top stories from Punch Newspapers on November 8, 2016.