Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Friday, Morning, January 26

Makurdi-Otukpo-9th Mile Road Construction: Senator Dave Umahi officially launched the second phase of the construction and dualization of the Makurdi-Otukpo-9th Mile Road at a groundbreaking ceremony in Apir, near Makurdi.

Flyover at Wurukum Roundabout: During the event, Senator Umahi announced the approval for the construction of a flyover at the Wurukum roundabout in Makurdi, Benue state, aligning the projects with President Tinubu’s vision for renewed hope in Nigeria.

Supreme Court Upholds Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State Governor: The Supreme Court confirmed Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State governor, rejecting the appeal filed by the PDP and its governorship candidate, Saidu Umar.

Warning to Non-Performing Ministers: Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Coordination, issued a stern warning that ministers failing in their duties would face dismissal by the President.

Supreme Court Declares Sim Fubara as Rivers State Governor: The Supreme Court declared Sim Fubara as the duly elected Governor of Rivers State, dismissing the challenge from the APC’s Patrick Tonye-Cole.

Promise of Minimum Wage Talks in March: The Bola Tinubu government promised to engage in talks with Organised Labour over a new minimum wage in March, as revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.

Atiku Abubakar Calls for Transparency in NNPC Loan: 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, urged President Bola Tinubu to provide a detailed account of the NNPCL’s $3.3 billion emergency crude repayment loan secured on August 16, 2023.

Support for CBN’s Relocation to Lagos: Former CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi declared support for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s plans to move some of its departments and units from Abuja to Lagos.

Military’s Commitment to Constitutional Role: The Defence Headquarters assured the public of the Nigerian military’s commitment to its constitutional role of protecting lives and property, maintaining neutrality, focus, and professionalism.

Ondo State Assembly Screens Deputy Governor Nominee: The Ondo State House of Assembly screened and confirmed Olayide Adelami as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, following the nomination by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

NLC President Expresses Concerns Over Fuel Price Hike: Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, voiced his concerns about the hardships faced by Nigerians due to the increase in fuel prices, criticizing the adaptation to rising costs as a form of loss for the citizens.