Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. At Mahama’s Inauguration, Tinubu Lauds Democracy In Africa
- Calls For United Approach To Tackling Region’s Challenges
- Says Continent’s Critics Must Acknowledge Progress Made By Ghana, Nigeria, Others
- Anti-Jihadist Fight: Macron Criticized For Calling West African Leaders ‘Ungrateful’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded democracy in Africa saying successful democratic transition in Ghana and other African countries had laid to rest the questions on the continent’s democratic capacities and productive endeavours. READ MORE
2. Threat To Life Allegation: You Lied, APC Fires Peter Obi
- No One Has Right To Peddle Misinformation Or Outright Falsehood-Morka
The last has not been heard of the ongoing face-off between the Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general election, Peter Obi and the National Publicity Secretary of the All-Progressives Congress, Felix Morka. READ MORE
3. Seplat Expresses Readiness To Partner NNPCL To Boost Crude Production Capacity
One of Nigeria’s top oil companies, Seplat Energy, has expressed readiness to work with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) to boost Nigeria’s crude production capacity. READ MORE
4. NDLEA Nabbed Over 18,500 Suspected Drug Traffickers In 2024, Marwa Gives Scorecard
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has disclosed that its operatives arrested over 18,500 suspected drug traffickers and seized 2.6 million kilograms of illicit drugs in 2024. READ MORE
5. IPOB Lawyer Rejects Nigerian Government’s Request To Resume Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
The lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has rejected the Nigerian government’s move to set a date for the resumption of Kanu’s trial. READ MORE
6. Troops Storm Bello Turji’s Camp, Neutralize Terrorist Leader Sani Rusu In Zamfara
In a decisive operation against terrorist activities, troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Hadarin Daji, launched an assault on the notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji’s camp and other hideouts in Zamfara State. READ MORE
7. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed To Visit Nigeria
Amina J. Mohammed, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, will begin a two-day official visit to Nigeria on Thursday, January 9, 2025. READ MORE
8. NCDC Reactivates COVID-19 Protocols Amid Rising HMPV Cases In China
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the reactivation of COVID-19-like protocols at airports and borders to prevent the potential spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following a surge in cases in China. READ MORE
9. Portable Hails Burna Boy Amid Feud With Cubana Chief Priest
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has openly praised Burna Boy, calling him “the biggest among his peers” and commending his authenticity. READ MORE
10. NFF Appoints Éric Chelle As Super Eagles Head Coach
Former Lens defender, Éric Sékou Chelle, has been unveiled as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, marking the start of a fresh era for Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team. READ MORE
