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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 7th November, 2024

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 7th November 2024

  1. President Bola Tinubu announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on November 5, 2024, at age 56. Tinubu expressed condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces, recognizing Lagbaja’s contributions.

  2. Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have raised meter prices for the second time in four months. The cost of a single-phase meter has risen by 28.03%, from ₦117,000 to ₦149,800, effective November 5, 2024.

  3. The Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for November 7, was postponed following the death of Lt. General Lagbaja. President Tinubu also ordered national flags to be flown at half-staff for seven days in honor of the late army chief.

  4. The House of Representatives will seek expert opinions on the potential impact of the ongoing Tax Reform Bills, designed to streamline tax processes and create a unified revenue service. This follows concerns from state governors regarding the bills’ effects.

  5. The federal government announced a plan to provide free transportation for 1.7 million pregnant women in rural communities across Nigeria in 2025 as part of a maternal health improvement initiative.

  6. The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened an indefinite strike if the federal government does not address unresolved issues, including withheld salaries and unfulfilled agreements, within 14 days.

  7. Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, shared insights on the U.S. elections, highlighting that Nigerians expect the Trump administration to champion free and fair elections, particularly in Nigeria.

  8. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II praised President Tinubu for intervening in the swift release of 76 minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests, many of whom were not involved in the demonstrations.

  9. Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olatubosun Oluyede, paid tribute to the late Lt. General Lagbaja, describing him as a courageous and dedicated leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s military will be remembered.

  10. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo shared a personal story about how his late wife, Stella, reached out to global leaders to secure his release from detention during the military regime of General Sani Abacha in 1995. He praised her relentless efforts to ensure his freedom and recognized her significant contributions to his political journey.

Agbenu James

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