NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: FIVE STORIES THAT TRENDED WITHIN THE WEEK
Good morning! below are summary of five stories that got people talking within the week: 1. The Federal Government had unveiled the redesigned 200, 500, and 1000 naira notes to the public. It was unveiled at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. Many citizens had expressed mixed reactions […]
Court orders Imo deputy Speaker’s arrest over allege N785m fraud
Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted an order to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arrest and detain the deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Amarachi Iwuanyawu, over an alleged N785 million fraud. The deputy Speaker was also said to be the Chairman […]
US expands interview waiver for visa renewals, names categories
The United States Mission has expanded the eligibility period for nonimmigrant visa renewals from 24 to 48 months. The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission announced the extension on Wednesday. The information was issued 48 hours after the Mission commenced no-interview student visa renewals for Nigerian students. A statement on Friday said applicants whose visa expired […]
Gospel Singer Mr ‘Wellu Wellu’ Sammie Okposo Is Dead
Nigerian gospel singer Sammie Okposo dies at age 51. Details of his death remain sketchy but close associates including singer Buchi Atuonwu simply known as Buchi told newsmen he died on Friday in Abuja. His colleague, Righteousman, who appears to still be in shock, described his passing as a tragedy. He also added that the Welu […]
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning
Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday challenged Nigerian youths to engage in activities that would change the African narrative. Obasanjo submitted that such participation would also guarantee a better future for the young generation as it would not allow those who are messing up their future […]
DSS: Withdraws suit against ex-terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday, withdrew a suit filed at a Federal High Court, Abuja to detain the former terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu, for 60 more days after his arrest. DSS’ counsel, A.M. Danlami, told Justice Nkeonye Maha shortly after the matter was called for hearing. The suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2022 between SSS […]
‘Pure water’ producers raises price to N300 per bag
The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) has increased the price of sachet (‘pure’) water to N300 per bag. National President, Clementina Ativie made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. The decision was unanimously reached during the ATWAP national convention in Abuja. Ativie explained that the increment was due to current prices of material […]
Funds For Naira Redesign Should Have Been Given To ASUU – Sowore
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday faulted the redesign of the naira, saying the Federal Government should have given the funds for the redesigned notes to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking during an interview, Sowore said the amount the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spent […]
2023: Isah Ashiru Unfolds His Solutions to Kaduna Problems
The Kaduna State governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Mohammed Isah Ashiru on Wednesday unfolds his solutions to kaduna problems. The governorship hopeful who spoke on Wednesday during an interactive session with Journalists at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Secretariat, Kaduna State council promised to partner with Journalists if elected governor. […]
One Billion Dollars Recovered Since 2015 – FG
The Federal Government says it has made a recovery of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) since the inception of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in May 2015 till date. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami disclosed this on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Buhari […]