Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Saturday, Morning, January 6

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

• 1. Youth in Borno State Turn to Consuming Aged Human Urine as Substitute for Hard Drugs The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reports a concerning trend as youths in Borno State resort to consuming fermented human urine aged over 10 days as a substitute for hard drugs.

  2. Nigeria Police Arrests Gistlover Blog Syndicate for Cyberstalking and Conspiracy The National Cybercrime Center of the Nigeria Police Force apprehends three individuals linked to the Gistlover blog syndicate. Adebukola Kolapo, Nnedum Michael Somtochukwu, and Isaac Akpokighe face charges of conspiracy, cyberstalking, and threats to life.

  3. Body of Late Ondo Governor Arrives in Nigeria from Germany The remains of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, arrive in Nigeria from Germany. The body was received by family members and government representatives.

  4. Protesters Burn Residence of Bokkos Town District Head in Plateau State Angered by recent killings in Plateau State, women protesters set fire to the residence of the District Head of Bokkos town, Michal Monday Adanchi.

  5. Enugu State Police Command Announces Screening Details for Constable Recruitment The Enugu State Police Command releases details for the screening of successful applicants applying for the position of police constable, scheduled to commence on January 8, 2024.

  6. INEC Announces New Date for Surulere Federal Constituency I Bye-Election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State officially releases the notice for the rescheduled date of the bye-election in Surulere Federal Constituency I.

  7. Imo State Commissioner of Police Warns Against Extortion; Threatens Expulsion Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, issues a stern warning, threatening expulsion for personnel engaged in the unlawful act of extorting innocent civilians.

  8. Nigerian Air Force Reschedules Recruitment Attitude Test to January 13, 2024 The Nigerian Air Force announces a new date for the recruitment zonal attitude test, moving it from January 6 to January 13, 2024, with all other details unchanged.

  9. EFCC Demands Appearance of Ex-Minister for Questioning on Alleged Fund Laundering The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) mandates former Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq to appear for questioning within three days regarding alleged fund laundering during her tenure.

  10. Tinubu Appoints Executive Directors for Key Positions in NPA and NIMASA President Bola Tinubu announces the appointment of executive directors for key positions in the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).