Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today: 10 Latest News and Updates August 8, 2023

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Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today for Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

 

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines: Nigerian News Highlights: Government Withdraws Suit, 2023 WAEC Results Released, Impeachment Plans, and Political Developments Unfold.

1. Federal Government Withdraws Contempt Suit Against Labour Leaders Over Nationwide Protests

In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian Federal Government has withdrawn its contempt suit against leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The suit had been filed against the labour leaders following their involvement in organizing nationwide anti-subsidy protests on August 2, 2023. The Federal Ministry of Justice had accused the leaders of disobeying a court order that prohibited them from leading the protests.

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2. West African Examination Council Releases 2023 WAEC Results

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates. The announcement was made by the Head of the Nigeria Office, Mr. Patrick Areghan, during a press briefing on Monday. Students and parents across the country can now access the long-awaited results.

3. Edo State Governor Addresses Impeachment Rumors

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has dismissed rumors of a plan to impeach his deputy, Philip Shaibu. Governor Obaseki clarified that the move by Shaibu to seek a court order preventing his purported impeachment was a preemptive step ahead of his alleged intention to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor aims to put an end to speculations that have been circulating.

4. Senate Confirms Majority of Ministerial Nominees

Following eight days of thorough screening, the Nigerian Senate has confirmed 45 out of the 48 individuals nominated as ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation process was concluded on Monday, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio announcing that the remaining three nominees – Nasir Elrufai (Kaduna), Abubakar Sani Danladi (Taraba), and Stella Okotete (Delta) – are awaiting security clearance.

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5. FCT Administration Demolishes Building Materials Market

Officials from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have carried out the demolition of the Lugbe Building Materials Market in Abuja. The market, which supported the thriving building industry in the region, was situated under electricity transmission lines and along a road corridor for the Ring Road 3 project. FCTA officials have justified the demolition based on the necessity to proceed with the infrastructure project.

6. ECOWAS Continues Discussions on Niger Crisis

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has scheduled another meeting in its ongoing efforts to address the political situation in Niger. In the initial meeting held in Abuja, the regional body had issued a 7-day ultimatum for the Niger junta to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, warning of potential sanctions, including the possibility of military intervention.

7. NNPP Suspends National Secretary Over Alleged Anti-party Activities

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has taken disciplinary action by suspending its National Secretary, Mr. Oladipupo Olayokun, from the ward level. The suspension comes as a result of Olayokun’s alleged involvement in anti-party activities and neglect of duty. The decision was made by the ward executives of NNPP.

8. APC Professionals Council Addresses Opposition Parties

The All Progressive Congress (APC) Professionals Council has criticized opposition parties in Nigeria, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). The council’s statement came in response to the emergence of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the former Governor of Kano State, as the national chairman of the APC. The council questioned the intense pressure faced by the opposition parties over this development.

9. Nnamdi Kanu Declares “Sit-at-Home” Order “Dead and Buried”

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has declared that the “sit-at-home” order in the southeast region is now “dead and buried.” Speaking through his lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Kanu urged residents of the southeast to reject individuals who attempt to use his name for fraudulent purposes.

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10. Violence Erupts in Lagos Following Clash with Policemen

Tensions escalated in the Ketu area of Lagos State as a mob brutally assaulted an unidentified policeman. The incident followed a collision between a BRT bus and a man named Yusuf, who allegedly had been pushed by policemen. Eyewitnesses revealed that the policemen were attempting to seize Yusuf’s vehicle when he was pushed into the BRT lane, resulting in the violent confrontation.

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