Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Tuesday Morning, September 5

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

1. The House of Representatives’ ad hoc committee has summoned the Minister of Water Resources, Joseph Utsev, regarding the sale of an asset under his ministry.

2. The committee, led by Julius Ihonvbere, aims to investigate the alleged illegal disposal of government assets between 2010 and 2022 and the non-remittance of revenue to the consolidated revenue fund.

3. The Lagos State House of Assembly is set to screen 18 commissioner-nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

4. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has instructed the screening committee, led by Fatai Mojeed, to provide a comprehensive report by Thursday.

5. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a “Bring Your Own Device” initiative for UTME candidates, allowing them to use personal phones and tablets during exams.

6. JAMB highlighted the significant cost of equipping computer-based test centers, particularly in states like Kaduna.

7. Flooding has affected students and staff at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi in Benue State following alerts from the National Emergency Management Agency.

8. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo denies authorizing a $6 billion contract for the Mambilla Hydropower Project in 2003 and questions the contract’s legitimacy.

9. Apostle John Okoriko of Solid Rock Kingdom Church in Akwa Ibom state assures Nigerians that no evil shall befall them during the Ember months of 2023.

10. The Rivers State Government has closed down Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM in Port Harcourt, citing reasons not disclosed in the statement.