Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 2nd September, 2023

Naija News, read Top Headlines today, Saturday, 2nd September, 2023 below.

Below are the Newspaper Headlines & Naija News today from Nigerian Newspapers. Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. President Bola Tinubu has removed Bashir Gwandu from his position as the executive vice-chairman and chief executive officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). In his place, the President has appointed 32-year-old Khalil Suleiman Halilu (pictured).

   This development was communicated by Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the President on media and publicity, in a statement released on Friday.

2. President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action in response to the mounting criticism surrounding the nominations for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board.

   The President has approved the removal of Victor Akinjo, the Ondo state representative initially nominated for the position, and has directed the appointment of Otito Atikase as the new nominee.

3. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has initiated an inquiry into the House of Representatives’ ad hoc committee’s activities, which is investigating federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for alleged job racketeering and gross mismanagement. This action comes in response to allegations of bribery involving the investigative panel.

   This development was announced by the anti-graft agency on Friday, revealing that they launched the investigation after receiving complaints from an online media platform (not PUNCH) and Yusuf Gagdi, the Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee on the Investigation of Job Racketeering and Gross Mismanagement in Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

4. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has recently introduced a revamped curriculum for Nigerian universities. During a meeting with various stakeholders, Dr. Chris Maiyaki, the acting Executive Secretary of the commission, emphasized that the implementation of this new curriculum is scheduled to commence in September 2023.

   Maiyaki elaborated that the revised curriculum, known as CCMAS, will constitute 70 percent of the overall educational framework, with universities having the autonomy to determine the content for the remaining 30 percent. He expressed confidence that this implementation will significantly enhance the future of the education sector.

5. A tragic incident unfolded on the Nyanya-Maraba Expressway in Abuja, where a driver employed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) lost their life in a road collision. The fatal incident transpired at the Karu bridge on Friday.

   According to an official statement from the FRSC, the crash took place precisely at 04:02 am while their tow truck was in the process of removing a disabled vehicle from the mentioned roadway.

6. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership has announced its intention to stage a two-day warning strike, set to commence on September 5th and 6th, 2023. The warning strike is a response to the escalating hardships faced by Nigerians and perceived government interference in union affairs.

   The announcement came from the President of the NLC during a press conference held in Abuja on Friday. The NLC leadership issued a stern warning that if the federal government fails to address the overwhelming suffering experienced by Nigerians, they will mobilize their affiliates for an indefinite nationwide strike.

7. Renowned Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has made a heartfelt announcement regarding his separation from his wife, Olubunmi.

   The couple’s journey began back in 2004 when they first crossed paths. Over the years, their connection grew from friendship to a blossoming romance. Their union brought forth two beautiful children, Aliyah in 2006 and Morankinyo in 2008.

8. The Benue State Government has taken proactive measures to address the potential impact of an impending flood by designating public schools in all 22 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state as relief camps. This decision was announced by Sir James Iorpuu, the acting Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), during a visit to flood-prone communities in the state.

   In response to a notification from Cameroonian authorities regarding their intention to release excess water from the Lagdo Dam into the River Benue, Sir James Iorpuu urged residents living in flood-prone areas and along the banks of the River Benue to relocate to higher ground for their safety. He assured the public that the state government is taking comprehensive measures to mitigate the potential impact of the impending flood.

9. A video depicting the appalling treatment of three children by an unidentified woman in Ogun State has triggered outrage on social media. The distressing footage shows the woman whipping and handcuffing the youngsters, alleging that they had kicked a football into her compound.

   In the video shared on social media, the woman can be seen first physically assaulting the boys, all the while threatening to have them arrested. She even went so far as to make one of the boys lie down and remove his hands from his face, despite his pleas to stop, citing his recent recovery from an illness.

10. Daniel Bwala, a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will face expulsion from the party in due course. Bwala made this statement during an appearance on the Politics Today program on Channels Television.

    The controversy arose when Nyesom Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, openly supported the election of President Bola Tinubu from the opposing All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the PDP leadership to suspend or expel him from the party.