Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 29th September, 2023

Top Headlines from Naija News, Friday, 29th September 2023:

1. The Lagos State Police Command has officially confirmed the apprehension of Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, in connection to the untimely demise of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, populalry known as Mohbad.

   SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the command, confirmed this critical update, stating, “Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, aka Sam Larry, is now in our custody. He is currently assisting with an ongoing investigation.”

2. Celebrated Nollywood stars, Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh, have initiated extensive arrangements for the final send-off of the late singer, Ileriouluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

   Recalling Mohbad’s passing on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances and his hurried burial the following day, investigations into his demise led to the Lagos State Police Command recently exhuming his body for an autopsy and depositing the remains at the mortuary in anticipation of a proper funeral.

3. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has accepted the public apology from his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, emphasizing the human aspect of erring and the importance of forgiveness. The apology came on September 28, though the decision regarding Shaibu’s return to the official office remains undisclosed.

   In his statement, Governor Obaseki acknowledged the apology from his deputy, emphasizing the need for improved conflict-resolution skills and urging Shaibu to guide his associates to act in line with his piety. He expressed hope that this reconciliation would mark the end of unwarranted provocations, allowing the administration to focus on delivering governance effectively in the remaining twelve months.

4. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reacted to the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal in the state.
   It was reported earlier that the court sacked Gov Sani and ordered a rerun in seven wards.

   However, the governor is claiming that the court affirmed his election.

5. The National State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal has overturned Timothy Dantong’s election from the PDP, declaring Moses Dachum of the APC as the winner of the March 18 Riyom State Constituency election for the Plateau State House of Assembly.

   Led by Justice B.M. Tukur, the panel held that during the election, the PDP lacked a valid structure to nominate a candidate.

6. Protesting workers at the Ministry of Works in Nigeria have reportedly locked Minister Dave Umahi inside his office, accusing him of high-handedness. The workers were allegedly denied access to the ministry for arriving late.

   The union members from the Housing and Works Ministry blocked entry and exit points, effectively confining the minister to his office. They voiced grievances about Umahi’s alleged interference in the work of engineers and directors, as well as his alleged violation of public service rules by bringing in consultants to manage the ministry.

7. In response to President Bola Tinubu’s objection to releasing his academic records from Chicago University, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially filed a 17-page suit. Atiku and his legal team had been granted two days to respond to Tinubu’s motion, which deemed the request intrusive into private educational records.

   Atiku’s suit outlines reasons for discountenancing and overruling Tinubu’s objections to the academic records’ release. The suit seeks the US District Court to discard Tinubu’s objections entirely and order Chicago State University to produce the required documents by October 2, 2023. Additionally, it requests a deposition scheduled by October 3 to allow for transcript finalization.

8. A viral video circulating online showcases FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, taking charge in the kitchen to prepare a meal for Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and a group of friends during their visit to his Abuja residence.

   The footage, observed on September 27, 2023, exhibited the former Rivers State Governor skillfully preparing a soup while Gbajabiamila looked on in awe.

9. Hopes of Nigeria and Benin Republic co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations were dashed as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) opted to award the hosting rights to Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The decision was revealed following the CAF executive committee meeting held on Wednesday.

   In another significant development, Morocco emerged victorious in securing the rights to host the 2025 edition of the AFCON finals. This marks Nigeria’s continued absence as a host since their last staging of Africa’s premier football competition in the year 2000, where they shared hosting duties with Ghana.

10. The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two women suspected of supplying arms and ammunition to bandits operating in Kaduna, Niger, and surrounding areas.

    The arrested individuals, identified as Rashida Umar and Rukaiya Ladan, were apprehended in Fadan-Karshe, Sanga Local Government Area, situated in the southern part of Kaduna.