Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 11th April, 2024

Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 11th April, 2024

1. Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to support the country’s leaders at this crucial juncture of the nation’s democracy.

   Speaking to journalists in Daura, shortly after observing the Eid prayer on Wednesday, Buhari congratulated fellow Muslims on the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fasting and the performance of the Eid.

   former member of the House of Representatives from Kogi State, Hon. Mohammed Idris, has passed away.

2. Mohammed Idris, who represented the Ankpa, Olamaboro, and Omala Federal Constituency at the lower chamber of the National Assembly, is the son of the former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris.

3. Gunmen have perpetrated yet another series of deadly attacks in two local government areas of Benue State, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives and the abduction of a woman.

   The violent incidents unfolded across Agatu and Gwer West LGAs, with additional reports of multiple injuries in Apa LGA, according to residents.

4. The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has expressed regret over their support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election, revealing plans for a different approach in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

   Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the spokesperson for the forum, disclosed this in an interview with The Guardian on Tuesday, emphasizing the region’s commitment to unity and consensus in selecting future presidential candidates.

5. Fresh news reaching IDOMA VOICE news desk shows that Nollywood actor, Junior Pope is alive.

   A report earlier had it that the actor and three other colleagues died after their boat capsized on River Niger. However, latest reports have shown that the actor has resurrected and currently taking treatment at the hospital.

6. The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has voiced opposition to what it characterizes as an electricity tariff hike that is detrimental to the masses.

   The increase, deemed ill-timed by the group, was firmly opposed due to the existing hardships experienced by the populace.

7. The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has declared that there is no conflict regarding the Olubadan Chieftaincy laws in the State.

   He cautioned individuals who thrive on creating discord to cease their actions in the best interest of the State.

8. The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent recall for Johnson & Johnson’s Benylin Pediatric Syrup.

   IDOMA VOICE reports that the decision follows alarming laboratory findings indicating a dangerously high level of Diethylene glycol in the syrup, posing serious health risks.

9. Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for failing to immediately disclose the full cost of the Lagos-Calabar highway project.

   IDOMA VOICE recalls that Atiku had questioned the Tinubu administration’s decision to award the contract to Gilbert Chagoury’s Hitech without competitive bidding, daring the President to disclose the full cost of the Lagos-Calabar highway project.

10. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has firmly denied allegations of his appointment as the political leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    The controversy stemmed from a widely disseminated report titled “Tinubu appoints Interior Minister political leader in Ondo,” which the Minister vehemently dismissed as false. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alao Babatunde, the Minister expressed his disassociation from the claims.