Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today: 10 Things You Need to Know Today, Wednesday, February 22, 2023

 

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Court Stops Kaduna Govt From Taking Over Properties

A Federal High Court in Kaduna has issued a temporary injunction prohibiting the Kaduna State Government from interfering with the development of a real estate firm’s properties in the state.

Justice H.H. Shagari also ordered on Tuesday that the status quo ante bellum be maintained between the parties until the hearing and determination of the initial motion.

 

1) Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State stated yesterday that some governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government over the re-design of the naira because their advice was disregarded. El-Rufai stated in an interview with Radio France International (RFI) that those criticizing the move were ignorant of the roles and responsibilities of a governor.

 

2) Approximately ten commercial bank branches were destroyed during the Sagamu riot in Ogun State on Monday, according to the police. According to the police, this is in addition to the council secretariat and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IEBDC) station that were set ablaze during the attacks.

 

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3) The First Lady of Nigeria, Hajiya Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has denied responsibility for sharing a fake statement from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on her Instagram page announcing that the old N500 and N1000 notes will remain legal tender until May 1, 2023. She blamed the act on hackers.

4) Alhaji Kamilu Ado Isa, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate for Wudil/Garko Federal Constituency in Kano State, has passed away. Former Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Isa passed away on Monday after a brief illness. Read More

 

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5) As directed by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) insisted yesterday that only the old N200 notes were reissued. In light of reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had issued an order directing the CBN to also reissue the N500 and N1,000 notes, the clarification was made.

6) On Tuesday, Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo stated that oil theft and losses pose a grave threat to Nigeria’s economy and have a negative impact on the country’s revenue. According to him, if oil theft went unchecked, it would spell doom for Nigeria and fuel a public finance crisis that would paralyze the government.

 

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7) Governor Nyesom Wike announced yesterday that voters in Rivers State have been instructed on who to vote for in Saturday’s presidential election. However, he did not specify which candidate the electorate has chosen as their presidential candidate.

8) On Tuesday, a massive crowd of party members and supporters greeted the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign train as it arrived in Lagos for the ruling party’s final rally. Bola Tinubu, who exuded confidence and heaped praise on party leader President Muhammadu Buhari, pledged to work hard for Nigeria if elected.

 

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9) Emeka Okoronkwo, the Imo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, had his rural home destroyed by gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday. Nnamdi Obiaraeri, a former dean of the Faculty of Law at Imo State University, Owerri, had his country home demolished. Read More

10) The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has arrested a man named Celestine in possession of approximately N250,000 in counterfeit new N1,000 notes. Celestine, who claimed to be a Lagos-based businessman born in Anambra State, said he was on his way to Isanlu in Kogi State to purchase kola nut and bitter kola when he was arrested with counterfeit new naira notes.

 

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