Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 16th February, 2024

Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 15th February, 2024

1. President Bola Tinubu has authorized a series of appointments and reappointments within the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

   The Presidency announced the selection of Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers for various agencies under the Ministry on Thursday.

2. Residents of Adijah in the Ugbokpo area of Apa Local Government Area, Benue State have fled their homes, fleeing in panic as Fulani herdsmen launched a violent attack on the community.

   Eyewitnesses report that the attackers descended on the village on Thursday afternoon, unleashing gunfire on unsuspecting residents.

3. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is reportedly contemplating relocating some of its units to Lagos, following recent controversial moves such as the relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to the city.

   NUPRC made this revelation in a memo dated February 14, signed by Kelechi Ofoegbu, the Executive Commissioner for Economic Regulation and Strategic Planning.

4. In the most recent FIFA Men’s World Rankings released today (February 15, 2024), Morocco emerges as the leading African men’s national football team, securing the 12th position globally. Following closely behind are Senegal, Nigeria, Egypt, and Cote d’Ivoire.

   This update comes on the heels of the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, February 11, where Nigeria’s Super Eagles narrowly lost 2-1 to host nation Cote d’Ivoire in the final match.

5. President Bola Tinubu convened an urgent meeting with governors from all states, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FTC) Chief Nyesom Wike, and other key stakeholders. Vice President Kashim Shettima is also in attendance, with the session commencing around 11:30 am on Thursday.

   Held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the meeting aims to address the pressing security and economic challenges gripping the nation.

6. Robert Clifford, a prominent United States aviation lawyer, has asserted that the tragic helicopter crash which resulted in the deaths of Herbert Wigwe, Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, his family, and others in California, could potentially have been prevented.

   In a press statement published on the company’s website, Clifford, Founder and Senior Partner of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, conveyed his concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash.

7. An Abia State University lecturer, identified as Anucha Wisdom, made a romantic gesture by proposing to his fiancée in her classroom on Wednesday.

   Images and videos circulating on social media capture the heartwarming moment when Wisdom knelt down with a ring in hand, popping the question to his beloved, who is reportedly a student in the Optometry Department of the university. The excitement from her classmates echoed through the room as she joyfully accepted his proposal.

8. A coalition of 60 lawmakers, known as the Parliamentary Group, has initiated a movement to replace the existing presidential system with the parliamentary model used during the First Republic.

   This initiative saw the introduction of a constitution alteration bill during a session in the House of Representatives, spearheaded by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda and other members who presented three constitutional amendment bills.

9. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced the end of electricity subsidies in Nigeria. Adelabu emphasized the necessity of transitioning to a sustainable tariff system, citing the country’s substantial debts of 1.3 trillion naira to power generating companies (GenCos) and 1.3 billion dollars to gas suppliers.

   Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Adelabu disclosed that only 450 billion naira was allocated for subsidies this year, far below the required two trillion naira. As a result, he emphasized the need for a shift in approach.

10. Michael Aniekeme Meshach, widely known as Mish, the talented Ayaya singer from Akwa Ibom, has been reported dead. Mish, renowned for his hit song “Akwa Ibom Ayaya,” which gained immense popularity in 2011, has left a profound mark on Nigeria’s music scene.

    “Akwa Ibom Ayaya” transcended borders, becoming one of Nigeria’s biggest songs of the year and charting internationally. Even years after its release, the song continued to enjoy widespread airplay across the nation.