Nigeria News
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Thursday, Morning, January 25
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Fresh Attacks in Benue State: Suspected armed herdsmen launch new assaults on Ikpele and Okpokpolo communities in Benue State’s Agatu Local Government Area, resulting in at least two deaths and numerous injuries.
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EFCC’s Ongoing Legal Battle: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continues to demand the death certificate of the late Grace Taiga, former Director of Legal at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, in a bribery-related trial.
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Illegal Refineries Uncovered in Ondo State: Nigerian Navy discovers at least five unauthorized refineries in various communities within the Araromi seaside area of Ilaje Local Government Area in Ondo State, housing a total of 365,000 liters of crude oil.
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CBN Governor Predicts Petrol Price Decrease: Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, forecasts a decrease in petrol prices throughout the year, citing the expected positive impact on economic efficiency and resilience.
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Tinubu’s Private Visit to Paris: President Bola Tinubu embarks on a private visit to Paris, France, with details undisclosed. Expected to return to Nigeria in the first week of February 2024.
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Ondo State Deputy Governor Appointment: Lucky Aiyedatiwa formally appoints Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State following Aiyedatiwa’s assumption of the governorship.
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Senator Moro Condemns Constituent’s Murder: Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro condemns the brutal killing of a constituent, Ogah Idajo, in Makurdi, calling for thorough investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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Senate Minority Leader Makes Senior Legislative Aide Appointments: Godswill Akpabio appoints Emmanuel John Echeofun and Onjefu Ajeibi as Senior Legislative Aides in the office of Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro.
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DSS Denies Arrest of Miyetti Allah President: The Department of State Services (DSS) refutes claims of the arrest of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore President, Bello Bodejo, stating he is not in their custody.
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“Buga” Song Becomes Unofficial Anthem: Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima expresses admiration for the 2023 hit song “Buga” by Kizz Daniel and Tekno, noting its popularity as an unofficial second national anthem.