Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 17th November, 2024

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 17th November 2024

1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is hosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit. The visit, marking the first by an Indian Prime Minister since 2007, will focus on strengthening bilateral ties and signing agreements in key sectors.

2. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, expressed willingness to accept defeat in the state’s governorship election if it is peaceful and transparent. He praised the electoral process for being orderly and commended INEC and security agencies for ensuring peace.

3. Human rights lawyer Effiong Inibehe criticized Pastor Enoch Adeboye for his public support of President Tinubu’s policies, including the fuel subsidy removal. Inibehe suggested Adeboye should retire and stop supporting government actions that he views as misleading.

4. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, stated that Wike would not engage with activists who criticize him on social media. This comment followed attacks from rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.

5. The Nigeria Police Force addressed concerns about the continued detention of Nnamdi Emeh, the whistleblower on alleged organ trafficking in Anambra. The police clarified that his detention is due to due legal process and bail conditions not yet met.

6. Former Senate Majority Leader, Mohammed Ali Ndume, praised President Tinubu’s appointment of Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser on Public Communications, calling it an act of inclusivity and leadership generosity.

7. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo sharply criticized President Tinubu’s leadership, describing the state of the country as worsening under his administration. Obasanjo used terms like “Baba-go-slow” to describe Tinubu’s leadership style.

8. Sixty-eight associates of former Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, secured an interim court order preventing their arrest by the police. The associates are embroiled in a case stemming from a petition filed by the APC’s state chairman.

9. The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) clarified that Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) remains the president of the union. They dismissed rumors about an appeal court judgment that allegedly nullified his election.

10. Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo revealed that she was falsely accused of being involved in the death of singer Mohbad. She stated that her activism was motivated by a genuine desire for justice for the late artist, not for personal gain.