Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today: 10 Latest News and Updates August 10, 2023

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Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today for Thursday, August 10, 2023.

 

Good Morning! Catch Up on Today’s Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers

 

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Good morning readers! Here’s a roundup of Nigerian Newspapers Headlines and the latest news stories making headlines across Nigeria. From diplomatic summits and impending gas price increases to controversial debts and mob justice, we’ve got you covered with today’s top stories.

 

See Nigerian Newspapers Headlines and the Details below.

1. Diplomats Converge in Abuja for Extraordinary Summit on Niger’s Political Development

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Senior diplomats representing the United Nations, African Union, and the Economic Community of West African States gather today in Abuja to make pivotal decisions during an Extraordinary Summit addressing political dynamics in Niger Republic.

2. Gas Consumers Brace for Impending Price Hike Next Week

Consumers of gas face impending challenges as insiders hint at an upcoming price increase scheduled for the following week. Olatunbosun Oladapo, President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, advises consumers to prepare for higher prices.

3. Niger Republic Owes Nigeria N4.22bn for Power Supply, Regulatory Report Reveals

The first-quarter report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission discloses that Niger Republic is indebted to Nigeria for power supply, owing a sum of N4.22 billion ($5.48 million at an exchange rate of $1 to N769.27). The report highlights the outstanding $5.48 million invoice from the Nigerian market operator to the Nigerien Electricity Society.

4. Mob Lynches Suspected Thieves in Akwa Ibom’s Capital

In the Udo Obio area of Iboko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State’s capital, a mob administers vigilante justice to two suspected thieves. The two individuals were part of a three-person gang involved in robbing commuters and residents, leading to their lynching after being pursued by the mob.

5. President Tinubu Holds Meeting with Former Governors Amid Confirmation Delay

President Bola Tinubu engages in discussions with former governors Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Although the purpose of the meeting is undisclosed, it is speculated to relate to the Senate’s delay in confirming El-Rufai as a minister.

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6. Mass Defections as PDP Chieftains and Supporters Join APC in Ondo State
Across Ondo State’s 18 local government areas, a substantial number of Peoples Democratic Party chieftains and supporters defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Among the defectors are former vice chairpersons of the local government areas and 203 councillors.

7. Deposed Niger President Bazoum Reports Isolation and Difficult Living Conditions

Former Niger Republic President Mohamed Bazoum discloses his isolated circumstances, including forced consumption of dry rice and living without electricity for a week. These conditions are the result of Nigeria’s suspension of power supply following the coup.

8. Former Emir of Kano Sanusi Engages with Coup Leaders in Niger

Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, former 14th Emir of Kano and ex-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), meets with the leaders of the coup in Niger Republic. This interaction follows the junta’s cancellation of a meeting with representatives from the African Union (AU), Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), and a senior US diplomat.

9. Former Supreme Court Justice Refutes Allegations of Judicial Interference

Former Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Peter-Odili, denies allegations of involvement in meetings with judges handling cases at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) to influence decisions in favor of President Bola Tinubu. The allegations were made by online publisher Jackson Ude.

10. NARD Suspends Planned Protest Following Government Meeting

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) decides to suspend its planned protest and picketing activities targeting various health institutions. This decision comes after an extended meeting between the doctors and the Federal Government held on Tuesday night.

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