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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 12th December, 2024

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 12th December 2024

  1. Tinubu Pledges Stronger Nigeria-Germany Ties
    President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Nigeria-Germany relations, focusing on energy, economic reforms, and creating an enabling environment for foreign investments during his meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

  2. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Criticizes Atiku’s 2027 Plans
    The Igbo socio-cultural group condemned Atiku Abubakar for allegedly pushing for a northern presidency in 2027 and courting Peter Obi as his potential running mate, describing the move as provocative and detrimental to southeast interests.

  3. Nationwide Blackout as Power Grid Collapses Again
    The national electricity grid suffered its 12th collapse of 2024 on Wednesday, plunging much of the country into darkness. Efforts to restore power supply have commenced.

  4. Senate Declares Edo Central Seat Vacant
    Following Monday Okpebholo’s assumption as Edo State Governor, the Senate declared his seat vacant and directed INEC to conduct a new election to fill the position.

  5. Sanusi Dismisses Palace Sealing as Distraction
    Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, termed the recent sealing of Gidan Rumfa Palace by security operatives as a distraction, assuring the peaceful installation of Bichi’s district head will proceed at a later date.

  6. Tinubu Addresses ECOWAS Strategies for Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
    As ECOWAS Chairman, Tinubu assured German President Steinmeier that wisdom and diplomacy remain central to reintegrating Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into the commission despite their political challenges.

  7. Akpabio Taunts Opposition Over Edo Governorship Loss
    Senate President Godswill Akpabio mocked opposition parties for struggling to accept APC’s victory in the recent Edo State governorship election during Governor Okpebholo’s farewell session in the Senate.

  8. Nigeria to Add 150 MW to Power Grid by Year-End
    Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu announced plans to increase Nigeria’s power capacity by 150 MW through the Presidential Power Initiative in collaboration with Siemens, emphasizing significant progress in infrastructure expansion.

  9. Wike’s Aide Challenges Land Grabbing Allegations
    Nyesom Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, dismissed claims of land grabbing by the FCTA, urging accusers to present legitimate ownership documents instead of spreading falsehoods.

  10. NMDPRA Denies Halting Gas Supply to GenCos Over Debt
    The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority refuted reports that it had stopped gas supply to power generating companies over ₦2 trillion debt, labeling such claims as baseless.

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