Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Monday 15th January 2024.
- Imo State Governor’s Swearing-in Ceremony: President Bola Tinubu is expected to attend the second swearing-in ceremony of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on January 15 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. President Tinubu is also set to commission some projects in the state during his visit.
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s Response to Detractors: Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, has asserted that efforts to undermine him will be unsuccessful, emphasizing past failed attempts. He conveyed this message during a New Year visit to loyalist and former Rivers Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bro. Felix Obuah.
- Sunday Igboho Commends President Tinubu: Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, praised President Bola Tinubu for his initial actions in office, stating that he is taking the right steps. Igboho made these comments during an interview with an online TV monitored in Germany over the weekend.
- IGP’s Plan to Rescue Abducted Girls: The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced the commencement of a comprehensive plan to rescue six young girls abducted in the Bwari Area Council. The police are diligently coordinating efforts to address the incident and prevent further occurrences.
- VP Shettima Represents Nigeria at WEF: Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Davos, Switzerland, to represent Nigeria at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). This information was conveyed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity in the office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.
- No Phone Searches by Police, says Lagos CP: Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, stated that no police officer is permitted to search the phones of any Nigerian. He emphasized that the Police Force has a cyber section responsible for such activities and urged officers to bring suspects to the station for phone searches.
- Kano Governorship Election and Supreme Court Verdict: Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, commended President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for allegedly not succumbing to pressure to influence the Supreme Court’s decision in the Kano governorship election. The governor accused the immediate-past Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, of pressuring Tinubu to influence the court verdict.
- JAMB: Free Registration for Persons Living With Disability: The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) announced that Persons Living With Disability who wish to sit for the 2024/2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can register at no cost. The JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this while rolling out the registration process for interested candidates.
- Police Kill Wanted Cult Leader in Rivers State: The Rivers State Police Command reported that its officers killed a wanted cult leader, Silas Oderereke, and his accomplice during a shootout in Oderereke community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state. Oderereke, also known as ‘General,’ was the leader of the Greenlanders’ cult group in the Ubie clan in Ahoada West.
- Oil Marketers Register with Dangote Refinery: Seven major oil marketers in Nigeria have registered with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for the lifting and distribution of refined petroleum products produced by the $20 billion plant. Dealers under the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria confirmed they would commence distribution once commercial terms are sorted.
