Nigerian Newspapers Headlines – Friday, September 15, 2023.
Good morning, and welcome to today’s summary of key events from Nigerian newspapers.
In today’s roundup of news from Nigerian newspapers, several significant events have unfolded across the country. Here are the top stories:
In the latest headlines from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Nationwide Blackout Attributed to Fire and Explosion The Federal Government has attributed the nationwide blackout experienced on Thursday to a fire incident and an explosion on the Kainji/Jebba 330kV line 2. The power grid’s total collapse resulted in widespread power outage across the country.
2. Union Leaders Detained in Abuja The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Tajudeen Baruwa, and 21 others, including three national officers of the union, are currently in police custody in Abuja. They face charges of alleged criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, public disturbance, and conducts likely to cause a breach of peace.
3. Police Arrests Surge in the Past Five Weeks The Nigeria Police Force reported a significant number of arrests in various categories within the past five weeks. The statistics include the arrest of armed robbery suspects, kidnap suspects, homicide suspects, those in possession of prohibited firearms, suspects involved in sexual offenses, cultists, and individuals arrested for various other crimes.
4. Investigation into Singer Mohbad’s Death The Police have announced a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. This comes after a document emerged on Twitter where the late singer reported a case of alleged threats to life, malicious damage, assault, oppression, and more against a music promoter, Samson Balogun, aka Sam Larry, and others.
5. PDP Board of Trustees Criticizes APC’s Handling of Insecurity The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Board of Trustees has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government for what it perceives as an increasing spate of insecurity in some parts of the country. The board also cautioned the ruling party against undermining the nation’s democracy.
6. Court of Appeal Sets Aside Election Tribunal Judgment The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the judgment of the National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal in Delta State. The court affirmed the Labour Party candidate, Mr. Ngozi Okolie, as the duly elected lawmaker.
7. Zaccheus Adedeji Appointed as Acting FIRS Chairman President Bola Tinubu has appointed Zaccheus Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). This appointment was officially announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
8. Preparations Underway for Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day The Federal Government has inaugurated a 15-man Inter-Ministerial Committee to organize Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day celebration. Activities lined up for the anniversary celebration were rolled out by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
9. Efforts to Resolve Visa Issues with UAE The federal government has assured Nigerians that efforts are underway to address the visa issues they are facing with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, shared this update at the closing ceremony of the 7th African Aviation Summit in Abuja.
10. Senate Denies Allegations of N100 Million Allocations The Senate has vehemently denied allegations that members of the National Assembly were allocated N100 million each, as claimed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The Senate also warned of potential legal action against those making baseless allegations against lawmakers.
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