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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Friday morning, April 5

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Friday morning, April 5 can be accessed below

  1. Religious Leaders Urged for Continued Prayers: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, urged religious leaders, during a visit by the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, to persist in praying for the nation’s well-being and development.

  2. Governor Fubara’s Commitment to Pressure Minister Wike: Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State pledged to maintain pressure on Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, dismissing false claims regarding the PDP Caretaker Committee members circulating on social media.

  3. NERC Approves Electricity Tariff Increase: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) sanctioned an increase in electricity tariffs for Band A customers, raising the rate to N225 per kilowatt-hour (KW/h) from the previous N66.

  4. Tinubu’s Call for ECOWAS Unity: President Bola Tinubu urged members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to fortify their bonds and resist divisive influences during the inauguration of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament.

  5. Allegations Against Obidiants by Presidential Spokesman: Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga accused supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of desiring President Tinubu’s government to fail, alleging their satisfaction with the devaluation of the country’s currency.

  6. Criticism of APC Leadership Distribution: Salihu Mohammed Lukman, a former national vice chairman of the APC, criticized the party’s leadership distribution, particularly the appointment of Abdullahi Ganduje as national chairman, citing violations of the APC constitution.

  7. Rivers State Governor Pledges Political Strife Intensification: Governor Siminalayi Fubara vowed to escalate political discord within the camp of his former ally, Minister Nyesom Wike, amid ongoing tensions in Rivers State.

  8. Amendments to Student Loan Act: The Presidency stated that amendments to the Student Loan Act, signed into law by President Tinubu, were made in the interest of Nigerian students, as conveyed by Special Adviser Ajuri Ngelale.

  9. Nnamdi Kanu’s Appeal Against Criminal Charges: Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), filed an appeal against criminal charges filed by the Nigerian government, rejecting a recent court ruling on the matter.

  10. Court Orders Release of Suspected Terrorists: A Federal High Court in Borno instructed the military to release at least 313 suspected terrorists, raising concerns about national security and legal proceedings.

  11. INTERPOL’s Pursuit of Escaped Binance Manager: The Inspector General of Police assured that INTERPOL is close to re-arresting Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance Regional Manager for Africa, who escaped custody in Nigeria, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating crime nationwide.

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