Nigeria News
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday Morning, August 31
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
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Arrests in Warri: The Delta State Police arrested 100 individuals suspected of homosexuality during a same-sex wedding event at a Warri hotel. Cross-dressing is clarified as not being an offense in Nigeria.
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Daniel Regha’s Opinion: Influencer Daniel Regha suggested that well-known crossdressers like Bobrisky and James Brown should also face arrest for their activities as a deterrent.
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Death of Nigerian Flag Creator: The visionary creator of the Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has passed away at 87. His son, Akinkunmi Akinwumi Samuel, shared the news through a heartfelt Facebook post.
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British Scholarships for Nigerians: The British Government awarded Chevening and Commonwealth UK scholarships to 127 deserving Nigerians for pursuing master’s and PhD programs in 2023.
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Peace Icons Recognition: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and veteran singer 2Baba have been recognized as part of the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’.
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Lagos State Political Meeting: The Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), along with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, held a meeting attended by various party stalwarts.
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Lawsuit Filed: A lawsuit was filed against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi, and Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musawa.
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Soldiers’ Loyalty: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army emphasized soldiers’ loyalty to the Commander in Chief and the chain of command during his address.
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NSCDC Nightclub Arrests: The NSCDC arrested 46 individuals, including 32 females and 14 males, at local nightclubs in Gombe State in accordance with the governor’s directive to close such establishments.
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Wike’s Political Opinion: Minister Nyesom Wike expressed that Nigerians might have supported Peter Obi’s candidacy if he had been stronger in the 2023 gen