Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Sunday 15th October 2023.
- The Federal Government has sought a fresh loan of $400 million from the World Bank for a conditional cash transfer program aimed at assisting 15 million households. This initiative is intended to mitigate the impact of petrol subsidy removal on Nigerians. With this additional funding, the total loan amount from the World Bank for the cash transfer program will reach $1.2 billion, as the government had previously secured an $800 million loan for the same purpose.
- The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, has expressed confidence that the defection of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represents Anambra South, to the All Progressives Congress, does not pose a threat to the party. Ifoh remains optimistic that the LP candidate, Senator Athan Achonu, will prevail against Governor Hope Uzodimma in the upcoming November 11 governorship election in Imo State.
- Troops participating in Exercise Enduring Peace III have successfully rescued seven kidnapped victims in Ogumula village in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. This achievement comes shortly after youths in Ohimini LGA staged a protest by blocking the Otukpo-Adoka-Owerto federal highway to address the growing issue of kidnapping along the route.
- The Ogun State Police Command has discovered the bodies of three young men in an abandoned building at Abibatun Toronbi Community, Ijoko-Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. The victims are believed to have been killed by rival cultists, and this discovery follows a recent spate of cult-related violence in Sagamu, where at least eight lives were lost.
- The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has revealed that the results of the Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi governorship elections will be available on the Result Viewing Portal (IReV). He made this announcement while speaking with journalists in Kogi, emphasizing the transparency and accessibility of election results through the online portal.
- Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has asserted that corruption is a global crisis, not limited to Africa, with prevalence even in the financial and economic sectors of Europe. He highlighted that countries like Eritrea in East Africa exhibit minimal corruption levels.
- Suspected thieves have reportedly burglarized the palace of the late Olu of Ogunmakin town in Ogun State, Oba James Sodiya. They absconded with his crown and staff of office. The break-in occurred on Thursday.
- Iran has issued a warning to Israel, urging an immediate cessation of “war crimes” against Gaza or facing “a huge earthquake” of resistance. The statement comes in the wake of the deaths of over 320 Palestinians, including women and children, in the past 24 hours, according to health officials.
- The Ondo State Assembly has affirmed its commitment to adhere to due processes in the impeachment proceedings initiated against Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Assembly clarified that it has not suspended the impeachment process and intends to see it through to determine the validity of allegations of gross misconduct against Aiyedatiwa.
- The 1 Division Nigerian Army has reported the rescue of six kidnapped victims and the neutralization of one bandit in Kaduna State. The operation took place on Friday and was confirmed by the acting Deputy Director of the Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya.
