Nigerian Newspapers: News Headlines Today, Monday Dec 27
1. Akwa Ibom Shuts Down 12 Fake Medical Laboratories
The Akwa Ibom State Government has closed down 12 fake laboratories over unprofessional operations in the state.
The 12 fake laboratories were clamped down following an instance by the State’s Ministry of Health, led by Prof. Augustine Umoh.
Full Details: 12 Fake Medical Laboratories Shutdown by Akwa Ibom Govt
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2. Presidency reveals Buhari’s Covid-19 status
Nigeria’s Presidency on Sunday says President Muhammadu Buhari is “quite fine” following an outbreak of infections at the Aso Rock Villa.
Buhari’s Covid-19 status was disclosed by Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Femi Adesina while speaking during Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday.
The Presidency also refused to disclose those infected by the dreaded disease.
Full Details: Presidency Reveals Buhari’s Covid-19 Status After Mass Infection at Aso Rock
3. NAFDAC warns against sec enhancing drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerian men against the use of “aphrodisiac”.
Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, stated this during his New Year goodwill message to Nigerians.
Moji stated that most of the performance-enhancing drugs are not registered with NAFDAC.
Read Full Details: NAFDAC Warns Nigerian Men Against Use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs
4. Troops arrest injured bandits in Zamfara clinic
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Sunday arrested 8 injured bandits inside a clinic in Zamfara state.
The bandits got injured during an interdiction attack on Friday by a Nigerian Airforce fighter jet.
Full Details: Army Arrest Injured Bandits Inside Clinic After Operation in Zamfara
5. Amaechi blames Jonathan for banditry in Nigeria
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has blamed former President Goodluck Jonathan for the rise of banditry in Nigeria.
Amaechi claimed that the money left for President Muhammadu Buhari by Jonathan in 2015 was not enough to fight insecurity.
Jonathan Responsible For Rise of Banditry in Nigeria – Amaechi
6. Gunmen kill Catholic priest in Ogun
Unknown gunmen have killed a 38-year-old Catholic priest, Reverend Father Luke Adeleke, in Ogun State.
The clergyman was reportedly shot dead on Friday as he was returning from an evening mass on Christmas eve.
Father Luke was waylaid by the gunmen at Ogunmakin village, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the State, and shot him dead.
Gunmen Kill Reverend Father in Ogun
7. Okorocha speaks on Henry Nwosu’s arrest.
Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, and his successor, Hope Uzodinma have traded words over the arrest of Henry Nwosu, the son-in-law of the former.
Rochas claimed that his daughter’s clothes were torn by the police officers, while his wife was assaulted during the arrest of Henry Nwosu.
The lawmaker also said his son-in-law is being framed by the Imo State Government.
Okorocha Reacts To His Son-in-law’s Arrest
8. Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Yobe
Nigerian troops on Sunday repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe State.
The troops also arrested some fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province.
ISWAP Fighters Arrested As Troops Repel Attack on Yobe Town
9. Fire razes Peter Obi’s Next Cash and Carry mall
Next Cash and Carry supermarket on Sunday gutted fire in Abuja.
The cause of the fire at the shopping complex believed to belong to Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State is yet to be ascertained by authorities.
Firefighters struggled to contain the fire the raged for long periods.
Peter Obi’s NEXT Cash and Carry Supermarket on Fire in Abuja
10. Slash form fees for youth aspirants, Parliament tells APC, PDP
A member of the Nigerian Youth Parliament 5th Assembly, Ibraheem Abdullateef, has political parties across the country to slash form fees for their nomination forms ahead of the 2023 elections.
Ibraheem said the move will strengthen democracy and foster inclusion among youths and elders.
This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by the Youth representative titled ‘2023: APC, PDP, others should cut nomination form fees for youths by 60%’.
