Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Monday 9th October 2023.
- The Federal Government has granted approval for doctors, nurses, and other clinical healthcare professionals to serve as contract staff after reaching their mandatory retirement age or years of service. The government has emphasized that these contract staff members will receive the same salary scale as their retirement level, should they wish and qualify for it.
- Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, a prominent Yoruba nation advocate, has been released by the authorities in Benin. Igboho, who has been facing legal challenges, announced on Sunday that he is now free to depart from Cotonou, the capital of Benin Republic, and travel to Nigeria and other countries legally.
- President Bola Tinubu received support from 107 former senators within the All Progressives Congress (APC), who dismissed allegations of certificate forgery as political opposition tactics. Drawing inspiration from global examples, they expressed confidence that Tinubu would achieve success, akin to former US President Barack Obama and current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has asserted that former President Muhammadu Buhari regrets being associated with allies who tarnished his reputation. Dalung, a former member of Buhari’s administration, also pointed out that the administration failed to fulfill the promises made to Nigerians during the 2015 campaign.
- The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has confirmed the reinstatement of fuel subsidies under President Bola Tinubu. According to Festus Osifo, the National President of PENGASSAN, this decision is due to the high cost of crude oil in the international market and exchange rate fluctuations, necessitating government subsidies on petrol.
- The Federal Government has established a goal of creating five million jobs for youths over the next five years through the N-Power program, which is currently under review. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, revealed that the government aims to generate one million jobs annually and is working on restoring public trust in the program.
- The Israel-Palestine conflict is intensifying, resulting in significant casualties in the Middle East. Over 1,000 deaths have been reported on both sides since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel over the weekend. The Israeli government declared a state of war on Sunday, authorizing “significant military actions” in response to Hamas’ attack from the Gaza Strip.
- The communities of Ovonum and Ofatura in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State are embroiled in a communal conflict stemming from a land dispute in their farming areas. This dispute has led to numerous casualties, the destruction of over 300 houses, and left thousands of people displaced, as residential homes and farmlands have been destroyed.
- The Edo State Police Command has arrested a man named Felix Iloghevbo for allegedly sexually assaulting his seven-year-old daughter. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, made this announcement in a statement on Sunday, indicating that the incident occurred on September 19, 2023, in Idokpa community, Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the State.
- The Defence Headquarters reported on Sunday that in the past week, the armed forces have neutralized 31 terrorists and apprehended 81 others in various operations across the North East, North Central, and North West regions of Nigeria. Major-General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, conveyed this information in a statement issued in Abuja.
