The Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Thursday, October 5th, 2023
Welcome to the Nigerian Newspaper Headlines News for today in Nigeria and roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 5th October 2023.
1. CJN Swears in 23 New High Court Judges
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has sworn in 23 newly appointed Federal High Court judges in a ceremony held at the Supreme Court in Abuja. The event also included a valedictory court session in honor of the late Justice Chima Lentus Nweze.
2. Presidency Dismisses Forged Certificate Claims by Tinubu
The presidency has strongly denied claims that President Bola Tinubu presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for his 2023 presidential candidacy. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, stated that the Chicago State University (CSU) never admitted that the certificate is fake. He argued that the university affirmed Tinubu’s attendance and graduation and clarified that they do not handle replacements for lost certificates.
3. Senate Confirms Three Ministerial Nominees
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed three additional ministerial nominees nominated by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmed nominees are Balarabe Abbas Lawal from Kaduna State, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim from Kwara State, and Ayodele Olawande from Ondo State. Their confirmation followed a screening process presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
4. Lagos Police Declares Primeboy Wanted in Mohbad’s Death
The Lagos State Police Command has declared Owodunni Ibrahim, known as Primeboy, wanted in connection with the death of singer Mohbad. A one million Naira bounty has been placed on Primeboy, who is the childhood friend of Mohbad.
5. Senate Confirms NDDC Board Members and Management
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Chiedu Ebie was appointed as the Chairman of the Board, while Samuel Ogbuku was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
6. Update on Ministerial Nominee Collapse During Screening
Balarabe Abbas Lawal, the ministerial nominee who collapsed during his screening, was later revived and taken out of the Senate Chamber by an ambulance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that Abbas had been overworked and exhausted in the days leading up to his screening.
7. Terrorists Abduct Female Students from Katsina University
Gun-wielding terrorists have reportedly kidnapped five female students of the Federal University in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. The attack occurred in a female hostel on the university campus.
8. Minister of Foreign Affairs Addresses Tinubu’s Certificate Controversy
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, commented on the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic records. He stated that the government would not waste time on such frivolous matters, and the controversy has not affected the president’s international engagements.
9. Minister of Works Orders Concrete for Road Shoulders
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has ordered road contractors to use concrete for road shoulders instead of surface dressing. He emphasized the durability of concrete road shoulders and stated that the government would not accept road shoulders with surface dressing.
10. Naira Marley and Sam Larry Remanded in Police Custody
Naira Marley and Sam Larry have been remanded in police custody by a Magistrate Court in Lagos over the investigation into Mohbad’s death. The court ruled for their remand for 21 days while the police complete their investigation. Naira Marley recently returned to Nigeria to aid in the investigation.
These are the top headlines making the news in Nigeria today, Thursday, 5th October 2023. Stay informed with Naija News, News Headlines, News today and News for today in Nigeria
