Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Govt. Urged To Empower Up-Coming Artists
Governments have been urged to empower upcoming artists in the country by granting them loans to enable them to attain the zenith of their career and accomplish global recognition. An upcoming Nigerian singer and songwriter, Precious Echendu Ogbumgbada who made the call during an interview with Independent observed that some up-coming musicians lacked access to
Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
Expect More Devt In Imo, Uzodimma Assures At Inauguration
After his inauguration on Monday for a second term in office, Governor Hope Uzodimma told the people of Imo State to expect more development in the next four years. Governor Uzodimma and his new deputy, Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru, were inaugurated at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, at a well-attended ceremony that attracted the high
Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
Eze Aro Kingship Tussle: Gov Otti Has No Preferred Aspirant – Abia Government
UMUAHIA – As the tussle over who becomes the Eze Aro (King of Arochukwu people both at home and in the Diaspora) assumes a warring dimension, the Abia State government has denied the allegation that it is supporting Eberechukwu Oji, an aspirant to the throne. Oji and Godwin Kanu Idei have been engaged in fierce
Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
Rivers Crisis: Assembly To Re-Screen, Re-Confirm Nine Ex-Commissioners
PORT HARCOURT – The Rivers House of Assembly will tomorrow re-screen and reconfirm nine former commissioners who all resigned their appointments from the State Executive Council on December 16, 2023. The nine commissioners resigned their appointments following the political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the incumbent Minister of the Federal
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Former Minister Ugwuh Arrested Over Alleged N3.6bn Fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh, and one Chief Geoffrey Ekenma for an alleged conspiracy and fraud to the tune of N3.6 billion. The minister and Ekenma were arrested by operatives of Lagos Zonal Command of EFCC on January 11,
Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (16/01/24)
Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Worsening Poverty, Hunger Fueling Insecurity In Nigeria — Atiku… Asks Authorities To Address Situation To Regain Trust Of Citizens SUBSIDYFor 40 Years, Few People Cornered Our Commonwealth — Tinubu DG NIA Commends Gov.
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Govs In Nigeria Are Like Emperors, Olusola-Eleka, Malaolu Blames Frequent Rifts With Deputies On Human Factor
The penchant by Governors in Nigeria to live large like Emperors has been adduced as main reason as to why many of the Deputy Governors in their respective states are reduced to spare tyre status, Prof Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, former Ekiti State number two helmsman under ex-Gov Ayo Fayose, and Media Icon, Dr Niran Malaolu have
Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
Distinguish Between Genuine Biafra Agitators And Criminals– Ohanaeze Ndigbo
ABAKALIKI – Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called for scrutiny of the Biafra agitators as to distinguish between the genuine agitators from criminals who exploit the struggle for Biafra to perpetuate insecurity challenges and commit crime. The group urged the Biafra agitators to work towards filtering out the criminals and ensuring that the goals of the Biafra
Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
Worsening Poverty, Hunger Fueling Insecurity In Nigeria — Atiku
…Asks Authorities To Address Situation To Regain Trust Of Citizens ABUJA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has decried the high level of insecurity in the country, saying worsening poverty and hunger are fueling it. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election in his X handle, lamented the killing
Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
For 40 Years, Few People Cornered Our Commonwealth — Tinubu
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu on Monday revealed that in the past 40 years a few people were cornering Nigeria’s commonwealth, and calling it subsidy, but to him it was pure wastefulness. He assured that his administration will give more attention to education and healthcare, as well as provide the enablement for industrialisation and investments
Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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