Latest Nigeria newspaper headlines today: 10 Top News in Nigeria from Major Nigerian Newspapers.
Welcome to the Ejes Gist roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 27th November 2023.
Local Refineries To Begin Production Soon, Fuel Price To Decrease – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that local refineries are set to commence petroleum production. The President, speaking at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike’s 11th Convocation ceremony, hinted at a decrease in fuel prices when the refineries become operational.
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‘Gov Adeleke Has Absconded, Ashamed Of Facing Osun People – APC The Osun State APC has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of avoiding reporting on his one-year stewardship. This follows Adeleke’s announcement of a working vacation to Europe and Asia for partnership deals, which the APC claims is a tactic to evade accountability.
IGP Appoints New Lagos Acting Police Commissioner The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed DCP Waheed Ayilara as the Acting Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, replacing former Commissioner AIG Idowu Owohunwa.
Why World Bank Must Suspend Loans To Nigeria’s 36 States – SERAP SERAP urges World Bank President Ajay Banga to investigate the spending of loans by Nigeria’s 36 state governors and suspend loans if there is evidence of mismanagement. The group also calls for a halt to further loan applications until satisfactory explanations are provided.
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Governor Ahmed Aliyu Orders Renovation Of Shehu Shagari’s Fire-Damaged Home Sokoto State Governor Dr Ahmed Aliyu directs the complete renovation of former President Shehu Shagari’s residence, damaged by a recent fire. The governor emphasizes the historical importance of the house to Sokoto State and the nation.
Tension Over Replacement Of INEC National Commissioner For South East Conflict arises over the successor to Festus Okoye as the National Commissioner for the South East at INEC. Okoye, seeking reappointment, faces opposition from some civil society organizations critical of his handling of INEC’s communications during the last elections.
‘This Indiscipline Among Judiciary Must Not Be Allowed To Continue’ – Itse Sagay Constitutional lawyer Itse Sagay expresses concern over accusations of corruption in the judiciary and contradictory judgments from courts of the same rank. Sagay calls for discipline among judges to ensure consistency in decisions.
Even If Jonathan Had Defeated Buhari In 2014 Election, Nigeria Would Still Lose – Sule Lamido Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido asserts that the personal interests of Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari overshadowed the 2014 presidential election outcome, stating that either candidate winning would have made no difference.
10 Top News in Nigeria from Major Nigerian Newspapers, Nov 26, 2023
‘Ondo Deputy Governor Signs Undertaking As Tinubu Blocks Moves To Remove Akeredolu As Governor’ President Bola Tinubu intervenes in the Ondo State political dispute, maintaining the existing leadership structure. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will continue in their roles, with Aiyedatiwa’s retention conditional on maintaining peace.
Heavy Gunshots As Coup Looms In Sierra Leone Sierra Leone experiences tension following an attempted coup, with heavy gunfire reported in Cockrill Barracks. The government imposes a curfew, assuring citizens of their safety as security forces maintain control.
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