Nigerian Newspapers Headlines for today.
Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Monday, October 9, 2023
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1. Presidency Reacts as Atiku Files Fresh Evidence Against Tinubu
The Presidency has reacted to the new evidence filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, against President Bola Tinubu at the Supreme Court. Atiku presented the academic records of President Tinubu as new evidence for consideration in his appeal against the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, accused Atiku of misinforming the public out of desperation and selling lies to galvanize his base.
2. FG Gives Fresh Update on Why N-Power Scheme Was Suspended
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has given fresh updates on the decision by the federal government to suspend the N-power program indefinitely. Edu stated that the scheme was suspended for audit and better restructuring, citing irregularities within the program as a reason for the suspension.
3. Atiku Presents ‘Fresh’ Evidence, Insists Tinubu Presented Forged Document to INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu submitted false documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, stated that Tinubu is trying to push a false narrative to the public and provided details about the alleged false documents.
4. It’s an Erroneous Statement – FRSC Denies Seeking Govt Permission to Carry Guns
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has denied seeking the approval of the federal government for its officers to start bearing arms. The Corps Public Education Officer of the FRSC, Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem, made the denial in a statement and urged the public to disregard earlier information.
5. Supreme Court: Keyamo Tells Atiku Only Way to Prove Alleged Certificate Forgery Against Tinubu
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has argued that the allegation of certificate forgery against President Bola Tinubu by Atiku Abubakar does not hold water. Keyamo stated that Atiku needs to provide evidence and identify the vendor involved in Tinubu’s certificate scandal to verify its authenticity.
6. Sanwo-Olu Lists Markets to Be Demolished in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that markets like Jankara, Bombata, and Pelewura in Lagos Island will be demolished for urban regeneration. He stated that these markets would be replaced by new ones as part of the city’s modernization plans.
7. NLC President Speaks on Taking Bribe from Tinubu Govt to Suspend Strike
The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, rejected suggestions that labour leaders were monetarily induced by the government to suspend the recent planned nationwide strike. Ajaero stated that those spreading such narratives do not understand how labour relations and industrial practice operate.
8. Tinubu to Appoint Former Secretary as EFCC Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly set to appoint Olanipekun Olukoyede as the substantive chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Olukoyede had served as the secretary of the anti-graft agency for two years during the reign of Ibrahim Magu as the acting chair of the commission.
9. Tinubu’s Govt Plans to Gag Media Ahead of Release of FBI Files – Atiku’s Aide
Phrank Shaibu, media aide to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, alleged that the Bola Tinubu administration has planned to gag the media ahead of the release of documents containing his criminal investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Shaibu stated that the Nigerian media should not show any weakness ahead of the release of the FBI documents.
10. Buhari Govt Failed to Fulfil Any of the Promises Made to Nigerians – Dalung
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, described the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a “failure.” He stated that the government failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations and fulfill the promises made during the 2015 campaign.
That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Stay tuned for more Nigerian news on Ejes Gist Newspaper.
