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Top 10 Stories Across Nigerian Newspapers, SUNDAY MORNING, January 07, 2024

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Good morning.  Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. Humanitarian Ministry Scandal Deepens

  • Alleged N585m in Private Account Sparks Controversy
  • Violates Section 713 of 2009 financial regulations
  • Sack Betta Edu – Kperogi tells Tinubu
  • We Ignored Betta Edu’s Request to Pay  N585M Into Private Account-AGF

The controversy generated by alleged paymemt of N585m into private account of  Project Accountant for Grants for Vulnerable Groups is yet to go under as various interested groups have been reacting to the development in social media. READ MORE 

2. Dangote Speaks on EFCC visit, promises to help in investigation

  •  Says EFCC Denies His Request For More Time

The Dangote Group has provided clarification regarding the recent visit by operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to its office in Lagos. READ MORE

3. After 2 Years, Customs Release Seized Bullion Van With Over ₦24m, 12 Bags Of Foreign Rice

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A bullion van that was detained in the Olorunda area in April 2022 for its role in the smuggling of foreign rice across the state’s border villages was freed on Friday by the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun State Area II Command. READ MORE

4. Plateau Killings: Gov Mutfwang Warns ‘Nigeria May Become Another Somalia’

Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State, has warned that unless urgent action is made to stop the ongoing violence that is taking lives in the state, Nigeria may descend into a condition akin to war-torn Somalia. READ MORE

5. UNILAG Denies Having Fake Professors

The University of Lagos has denied that five fake professors, among those purportedly discovered by the National Universities Commission (NUC), are from the university.READ MORE

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6. Plateau Killings: Gov Mutfwang Warns ‘Nigeria May Become Another Somalia’ 

 

Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State, has warned that unless urgent action is made to stop the ongoing violence that is taking lives in the state, Nigeria may descend into a condition akin to war-torn Somalia. READ MORE

7. Peter Obi SpeaksAs Funke Akindele’s Movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Gross N1bn Box Office

Peter Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has remarked that Funke Akindele’s latest film, “A Tribe Called Judah,” effectively portrays the challenges experienced by less privileged Nigerians. The Saturday Telegraph previously highlighted that “A Tribe Called Judah” stands as the initial Nollywood production to surpass N1 billion in box office earnings. READ MORE

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8. UNILAG Denies Having Fake Professors

The University of Lagos has denied that five fake professors, among those purportedly discovered by the National Universities Commission (NUC), are from the university. READ MORE

9. NPC launches 2023/24 Demographic, Health Survey in Niger

In Niger State, the 2023–2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) has been launched by the National Population Commission (NPC). READ MORE

10. Bye-Election: Ani, Laguda Emerge APC Candidates To Fill Umahi, Gbajabiamila Senate Seats

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) has declared Anthony Okorie Ani as its candidate for the National Assembly’s Ebonyi South Senatorial District byelection in February. READ MORE

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