The Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Friday, October 6th, 2023
Good morning! Here’s a roundup of the top stories from Nigerian newspapers today:
1. Atiku Denies Betrayal: Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, refuted allegations of betraying President Bola Tinubu over certificate forgery claims. He stated that it was Tinubu who abandoned him, the Action Congress of Nigeria, and supported Umaru Yar’Adua of the PDP in the 2007 presidential election.
2. Fuel Scarcity Looms: Many petroleum product depots remain deserted due to a lack of products caused by foreign exchange rate volatility. The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has surged to N720 per liter, according to oil marketers. This is a significant increase from N651 per liter in August.
3. APC to Atiku: Accept Defeat: The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) advised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to acknowledge his defeat in the 2023 presidential election. Atiku, who ran on the PDP platform, came second in the election and lost his petition at the Presidential Tribunal.
4. Tinubu’s Alleged Forgery: Kalu Kalu, one of Atiku Abubakar’s lawyers, revealed that documents from Chicago State University (CSU) indicate that Tinubu allegedly forged the certificate of a black American. This revelation was made during a press conference in Abuja.
5. Naira Depreciates: The Nigerian naira has weakened by 40 percent since the mid-June 2023 devaluation, making it one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Bank’s report titled “Africa’s Pulse: An analysis of issues shaping Africa’s economic future (October 2023 | Volume 28).
6. Peter Obi’s Supreme Court Pursuit: Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 general election, clarified that his pursuit of a Supreme Court case is for justice and not to align with Atiku Abubakar. He stated his intention to “reclaim his mandate.”
7. Nnamdi Kanu’s Judgment Date: The Supreme Court has scheduled December 15 for judgment in the appeals filed by the Federal Government against the detained leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Final submissions from both sides were made during the proceedings.
8. NiMet Weather Forecast: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issued a warning that at least 15 states will experience moderate to heavy rainfall in the next three days. Additionally, 18 states will face strong winds during this period, as outlined in NiMet’s latest impact-based weather forecast bulletin.
9. Ondo Deputy Governor’s Contempt Warning: Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, through his lawyer, Mr. Ebun Olu-Adegboruwa, urged the Chief Judge to disregard the directive to establish a probe panel by the House of Assembly. He argued that proceeding with the impeachment process while cases are ongoing in the Federal High Court, Abuja, and State High Court, Akure, would be contemptuous.
10. Senate Calls for Benue Resettlement: The Senate called upon the Federal Government to resettle the over 1.5 million Benue residents who were displaced by bandits. Additionally, they urged the government to fulfill the N10 billion promise made to the people of Benue to rebuild the destroyed communities.
Stay informed with these key updates from Nigerian newspapers on this Friday morning, October 6, 2023.
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