Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 29th October, 2024

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 29th October, 2024

1. President Bola Tinubu summoned the Minister of Power and the National Security Adviser to address the ongoing blackout in northern Nigeria. He directed urgent measures for restoring electricity and securing the repair efforts.

2. Vice-President Kashim Shettima returned to Nigeria after an incident damaged his aircraft in New York. He had to cancel his participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit but briefed President Tinubu upon his return.

3. The National Judicial Council is investigating judges over conflicting rulings related to political cases in Rivers State, focusing on ongoing disputes between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike.

4. The presidency responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s comments about President Tinubu’s economic policies, asserting that Tinubu is implementing reforms that Obasanjo lacked the courage to initiate during his tenure.

5. The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union have begun a nationwide strike due to unresolved grievances, particularly the withholding of salaries for four months.

6. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to the new ₦70,000 minimum wage and urged state governments to fully implement it.

7. A lawyer has countered claims that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is evading arrest, stating that Bello has cooperated with legal authorities and has not been hiding from investigations related to financial crimes.

8. Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa clarified that the prolonged blackout in the north is not due to banditry but rather to challenges in accessing transmission infrastructure in thick forest areas.

9. The House of Representatives announced an investigation into allegations of assault against lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh, following a viral video showing him threatening a Bolt driver.

10. The presidency denounced attempts to undermine the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) project, asserting that misinformation regarding safety and accidents involving CNG is being spread to create fear among the public.