Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Mounting Concerns Over Frequent National Grid Collapses
- While Nigeria Struggles With Frequent Grid Collapses, South Africa Celebrated Seven Months Of Uninterrupted Electricity-Obi
- TCN Reveals Reasons For Latest Collapse, Says Recovery Ongoing
- Amid Blackouts, DisCos Increase Prepaid Meters Prices By 28%
In what is now becoming a reoccurrence, the Nigerian national power grid has again collapsed. READ MORE
2. Tension Over Emergence Of New Terrorist Group In North-Western Nigeria
- DHQ Declares ‘9 Lakurawas Terrorists’ Wanted
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist faction, known as ‘Lukarawas,’ in the country’s Northwest triggering tension, anxiety and apprehension. READ MORE
3. Economic Hardship: We Appreciate Your Endurance – FG Tells Nigerians
The Nigerian government has expressed its appreciation to Nigerians for their endurance amid the biting economic hardship experienced by Nigerians as a result of the twin reform of fuel subsidy removal and floating of the naira. READ MORE
4. Amid Malaysia Plan To Phase-Out CNG, Presidency Says No Cause For Alarm’
Following reports that the Malaysian government is planning to phase out natural gas-powered vehicles by July 2025, the Presidency has insisted that the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a safer and more affordable alternative to petrol. READ MORE
5. FG Approves Free Caesarean Sections For Pregnant Women
The Federal government of Nigeria on Thursday announced that Caesarean Sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need of it. READ MORE
6. IGP Orders Police Officers To Wear Black Bands In Honor Of Late Army Chief Lagbaja
Following the passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed all police officers to wear black bands for a seven-day mourning period. READ MORE
7. “I’m Alive, Healthy, Not ill” – Okorocha Dispels Death Rumors
Former Imo State Governor and Senator Rochas Okorocha has addressed false rumors about his alleged death, attributing them to jealousy over the warm reception he received at the recent burial of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide President-General. READ MORE
8. SERAP Alleges DSS Officials Used Fake Names, Unmarked Vehicles in Abuja Office Raid
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has informed an Abuja High Court that Department of State Services (DSS) operatives who invaded its office in September allegedly used false identities and arrived in unmarked vehicles. READ MORE
9. Shallipopi Parts Ways With Dapper Music, Launches New Label
Popular Nigerian artist Shallipopi has officially parted ways with his record label, Dapper Music. READ MORE
10. Dominant Chelsea Rout Minnows Noah 8-Nil As United Beat PAOK 2-0
Two goals each from Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku help Enzo Maresca’s Blues break the record for the biggest win in the competition’s history as Chelsea beat Armenian minnows, Noah 8-0 Noah to set record for biggest Conference League win READ MORE
