Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 6th January, 2024

Top Headlines from Naija News, Saturday, 6th January, 2024

1. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that youths in Borno State are resorting to consuming fermented human urine aged over 10 days as a substitute for hard drugs.

   The Commander of Narcotics for NDLEA in Borno State, Iliyasu Mani, issued a statement in Maiduguri highlighting the prevalent abuse of psychoactive substances among the youth.

2. The National Cybercrime Center of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has apprehended three individuals in response to a petition filed by Mrs. Seye Oladejo. The arrest is linked to allegations of conspiracy, cyberstalking, and threats to life.

   According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects—Adebukola Kolapo, Nnedum Michael Somtochukwu, and Isaac Akpokighe, aged 27, 25, and 30 respectively—are members of a syndicate known as Gistlover Family, responsible for operating the Gistlover blog, a microblogging platform.

3. The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has arrived in Nigeria, touching down at approximately 3:39 pm on Friday.

   Akeredolu’s remains were transported from Germany, where he passed away. The arrival was marked by the presence of his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, along with his children and siblings, led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother.

4. Angry women, protesting the aftermath of recent killings in several communities in Plateau State, set fire to the residence of the District Head of Bokkos town, Michal Monday Adanchi, on Friday. Bokkos town, located in Bokkos Local Government Area, was one of the areas where the violent incidents occurred.

   The district head’s house was reportedly engulfed in flames around 12:30 on Friday. The women’s ire was fueled by the apprehension of some community members allegedly involved in the recent killings.

5. The Enugu State Police Command has released details regarding the venue, date, and requirements for the screening of successful applicants applying for the position of police constable.

   In an announcement made by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Friday in Enugu, it was conveyed that the physical and credentials screening exercise for successful applicants of Enugu State origin in the ongoing 2022 police constable recruitment, both in the general duty and specialist cadres, is scheduled to commence on Monday, January 8, 2024.

6. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has officially released the notice for the upcoming bye-election in Surulere Federal Constituency I.

   Adenike Oriowo, the INEC Public Affairs Officer in Lagos State, confirmed the publication on Friday, noting that the notice had been displayed at the commission’s headquarters in Sabo-Yaba since Thursday. The information has also been posted at the INEC Surulere Local Government Area Office, with activities and the election timetable already underway.

7. Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has issued a stern warning, declaring that any personnel serving under his command caught engaging in the illegal act of extorting innocent civilians will face expulsion.

   This caution was conveyed in a statement released on Thursday through the spokesperson for the Imo command, Henry Okoye.

8. In a recent announcement, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has informed all applicants and the general public about the rescheduling of the recruitment zonal attitude test for Trades and Non-Tradesmen/women. The test, initially slated for 6 January 2024, will now take place on 13 January 2024. Importantly, all other details regarding the test remain unchanged.

   The decision to postpone the zonal attitude test was made to ensure a smooth and effective testing process for all applicants. The NAF recognizes the potential inconveniences this change may cause and regrets any disruption to the plans of the aspiring candidates.

9. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has mandated the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, to appear for questioning at its Abuja headquarters. The ex-minister, citing health issues, sought a three-week extension through her counsel, which the EFCC rejected. The agency insists she must appear within three days.

   Sadiya Umar-Farouq is under investigation for the alleged laundering of N37,170,855,753.44 in her ministry during her tenure, involving a contractor named James Okwete. Despite her denial of any connection with the implicated contractor, the EFCC maintains the need for her interrogation.

10. President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of executive directors for key positions within the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), both falling under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

    For the Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet has been appointed as the Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Engr. Olalekan Badmus assumes the role of Executive Director of Marine and Operations, and Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar is designated as the Executive Director of Engineering and Technical Services.