Top Nigerian newspaper headlines and breaking news this morning, Tuesday September 27, 2022.
FG Withdraws Order For VCs to Reopen Schools
The Federal Government, has withdrawn its order for vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors and governing councils to re-open federal universities across the country.
The government had through the National Universities Commission, given the order through a circular on Monday morning.
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2023: Over 100 APC Members Defect to PDP in Kogi
More than 130 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party in Abejukolo Ward 11, in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The defection ceremony was held at Echa/Ogoh Nursery and Primary School, Abejukolo on Sunday.
Partner With Local Refiners, Tackle Oil Theft in Deep Sea – Group Tells FG
The Niger Delta Peoples Congress in America, has advised the federal Government to partner with local oil refiners in the Niger Delta towards the attainment of effective results.
The group urged the government to encourage the local refiners by way of investment and implementation of safer methods, rather than launching a manhunt on them.
2023: Again, Afenifere Declares Support for Peter Obi
Yoruba group, Afenifere has eiterated the its constant support fot the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, amongst other candidates in the upcoming 2023 General Election.
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of Afenifere, had earlier declared support Peter Obi, in an online radio programme, ‘Yoruba Gbode’.
Students Protest As Bauchi Govt Moves to Separate Boys, Girls in Schools
Students from various secondary schools have staged a protest in Bauchi to express their disapproval of the state government’s decision to separate male and female students in all secondary schools.
The development followed as the students resumed the 2022/2023 academic session on Monday, September 19.
Police Parades Suspected Kidnap Kingpin John Lyon, Others
The Bayelsa Police Command on Monday paraded suspected kidnap kingpin, John Lyon.
John Lyon, real name John Ewa was arrested in Abuja and is accused of masterminding for high-profile kidnappings in the state.
Prior to his arrest, the suspect mostly flaunted his wealth on social media.
ASUU Strike Hindering Bursary Payment – FG
The Federal Ministry of Education on Monday said that the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities has deterred the payment of bursary to students of education in universities.
Andrew Adejo, who’s the permanent secretary of the ministry, stated this at the 2022 World Teachers Day press briefing held in Abuja.
Gunmen Attack Peter Obi Supporters in Enugu
Unknown gunmen attacked a gathering of members of the Labour Party in Enugu West Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
The gunmen numbering about four, stormed the venue of the meeting over the weekend at about 5:30 pm and accused the members of getting “Fulani” into “Biafra land.”
Douye Diri Settles Rift Between Tompolo, Asari, Ateke
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has waded in to settle the rift between former militant leaders, Government Ekpemupolo, Asari Dokubo and Ateke Tom.
The trio and other interest groups had been in a cold war over a pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tompolo by the federal government.
Court Strikes Out Money Laundering Charges Against Olisa Metuh
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, struck out a seven-count money laundering charge filed against former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh.
The charges were filed against Metuh by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and his firm, Destra Investment Ltd.
