Nigerian Newspapers: News Headlines For Wednesday, December 29, 2021
1. Sunday Igboho Reveals Plot to Kill Him
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho has alleged that there is a plot by the Nigerian government to eliminate him.
The activist, who is currently in detention in the Benin Republic also alleged that the Nigerian Federal Government is working with their Benin Republic Counterparts to extradite him back to the country.
Full Details: They Want to Eliminate me – Sunday Igboho Cries Out From Prison
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2. Osun State PDP chairman Suspended
The acting chairman of the Osun State PDP, Mr. Wale Ojo has been suspended by a faction of the party loyal to Chief Adeleke.
Ojo’s suspension was premised on the conclusion of an executive meeting on Tuesday.
Full Details: Osun PDP Chairman Suspended
3. Abaribe Joins Abia Gubernatorial Race
The lawmaker representing Abia South Senatorial District, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, has declared interest in the 2023 governorship ambition in the state.
The Senate Minority Leader made this known while fielding questions from journalists at an event in Obingwa and Aba North Local Government Areas.
Full details: 2023: Abaribe Declares Interest To Contest Abia Guber Election
4. Herdsmen Kidnap 7 Holidaying Residents in Enugu
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped seven residents of Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The victims had traveled home for the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Full Details: Herdsmen Kidnap 7 Persons Who Traveled Home For Holidays in Enugu
5. Police Accused me of Sponsoring Insecurity
Uche Nwosu, the son-in-law of Senator Rochas Okorochas, has revealed how he was accused of sponsoring crime in Imo State by the police.
Nwosu, a former Chief of Staff to Rochas was arrested on Sunday at the St Peter’s Anglican Church, Eziama Obieri in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of the state.
He has since been released unconditionally and spoke for the first time, explaining everything that happened.
Full Details: Police Accused Me of Sponsoring Insecurity in Imo – Uche Nwosu
6. Church Refuses to Bury Man Over N1m Pledged Before Death
An unnamed church has refused to commit one of its members to mother earth.
The deceased is said to have made a pledge of N1 million to support the church shortly before his death.
Full Details: Church Refuses to Bury Man Who Pledged N1 Million Before Death
7. Power Rotation To South Not Against Constitution – Masari
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has said that power rotation to the southern region of the country is not unconstitutional.
Masari said a power shift to the south will not in any way violate the constitution of Nigeria.
He stated this during an interactive session with journalists at the State Government House, on Tuesday.
Full Details: Power Rotation To South Not Unconstitutional – Masari
8. Why Buhari Did Not Sign Electoral Act – Presidency
Garba Shehu, spokesman for President Muhammadu Buhari has explained the decision to withhold his assent from the Electoral Act.
Shehu, in an official statement on Tuesday, noted that after careful review of all amendments that were said to be of good, the President’s Office has found that the opposite is true.
Full Details: Presidency Explains Buhari’s Decision To Withhold Assent From Electoral Act
9. Diego Maradona’s Brother Hugo Dies
Hugo Maradona, a brother to the late legendary Argentine playmaker, has reportedly.
Hugo passed away aged 52 following a cardiac arrest on Tuesday.
Full Details: Diego Maradona’s Brother, Hugo Dies of a Heart Attack
10. SERAP to Sue Buhari Over Planned N2 Trillion Loan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has revealed plans to sue President Muhammadu Buhari administration over its plan to borrow a fresh N2 trillion.
SERAP made the announcement via a post on its official Twitter account.
“We’re suing President Buhari and his administration over yet another plan to borrow N2 trillion despite the N33 trillion debt burden facing Nigeria,” the tweet partly read.
Full Details: SERAP Sues Buhari Over Plan To Borrow N2 Trillion
