Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today for Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Good morning, and welcome to today’s summary of key events from Nigerian newspapers. Here are the top stories making headlines:
1. Legal Teams Prepare for Appeal as Presidential Election Petition Court Judgment Certified
The legal teams representing presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) have officially received the Certified True Copies of the judgment from the Presidential Election Petition Court. This development, confirmed today, has set the stage for the candidates to prepare for a crucial appeal.
2. Nigerian Troops Eliminate Three Boko Haram Suspects in Borno State
In a joint operation, Nigerian Army troops and the Hybrid Force successfully eliminated three suspected Boko Haram terrorists in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Additionally, five individuals believed to be terrorists’ logistics suppliers were apprehended along with foodstuffs and money.
3. Man Electrocuted While Attempting to Steal Transformer Cables in Minna
An unidentified man met a tragic end in the early hours of Friday when he was electrocuted while trying to steal transformer cables on the premises of the Niger State Printing Press in Minna. His lifeless body was discovered hanging on the transformer. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company’s Legal Unit confirmed the incident.
4. Divisional Police Officer Murdered by Gunmen in Rivers State
In a disturbing incident, gunmen suspected to be cultists murdered Divisional Police Officer Bako Amgbanshin in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. Amgbanshin was ambushed and dismembered during a police operation aimed at raiding criminal hideouts in the area.
5. Seventeen Feared Dead in Boat Capsizing in Adamawa State
A tragic incident occurred in Adamawa State as a boat carrying 23 passengers capsized in Njuwa Lake near Rugange village in Yola South Local Government Area. Seventeen individuals are feared dead, according to a witness. The passengers were en route to Yola town for business.
6. Ondo State Governor Resumes Official Duties After Medical Vacation
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has returned to official duties 24 hours after his three-month medical vacation. He held meetings with key stakeholders in Ondo State at his residence in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
7. Funeral Rites Commence for Late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya in Lagos
Security has been heightened at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos, as the funeral rites for Late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya began with a service of songs and night of tributes. Colleagues, clerics, and mentees paid emotional tributes to the clergyman for his impactful life.
8. Federal Government Aims to Return Refugees and Migrants Home by 2024
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has disclosed the federal government’s commitment to repatriate and reintegrate refugees and migrants into their respective homes by 2024. This initiative aims to establish necessary structures for the successful reintegration of internally displaced persons.
9. Man Arrested for Killing Wife Following Food Disagreement in Edo State
A 21-year-old man named Salami Anedu has been arrested in Edo State for allegedly killing his 21-year-old wife, Esther Friday, during an argument over food. The Edo Police Public Relations Officer confirmed Anedu’s arrest along with other suspected criminals.
10. United Nigeria Airlines Aircraft Overshoots Runway at Lagos Airport
Passengers on a United Nigeria Airlines flight experienced a tense moment as the aircraft overshot the runway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos. The incident occurred around 7:35 pm on Runway 18, causing panic among those on board.
Stay tuned for further updates on these developing stories as we continue to bring you the latest news from across Nigeria.
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