Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 13th November, 2024

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 13th November 2024

1. State Burial Ordered for Late Lt. Gen. Lagbaja
   President Bola Tinubu has directed a state burial for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The burial will take place at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja, a decision conveyed during a condolence visit by a Nigerian Army delegation.

2. Saudi Crown Prince Praises Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
   Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, commended President Tinubu’s economic reforms during a meeting at the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. Discussions included plans for a Saudi-Nigeria Business Council and a $5 billion bilateral trade facility to foster trade between the two nations.

3. Corruption Behind Nigeria’s Power Woes, EFCC Chief Reveals
   EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede attributed Nigeria’s unstable power supply to corruption, citing contractors using substandard materials for power projects. The EFCC’s findings suggest Nigeria’s capital project implementation rate has been below 20% for the past two decades.

4. Oil Marketers Urge Dangote Refinery to Lower Petrol Prices
   Oil marketers argue that Dangote Refinery should reduce petrol prices, stating that production costs have fallen below ₦600. PETROAN’s spokesperson criticized the refinery’s adherence to international prices despite government concessions.

5. New Edo Governor, Deputy Sworn In
   Senator Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were sworn in as Edo State Governor and Deputy Governor, respectively. Okpebholo, who won the recent election, becomes the state’s fifth governor since 1999.

6. Federal Ban on Multi-Airline Flight Crews for Safety
   The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has prohibited flight crew members from working for multiple airlines, citing safety risks due to a lack of consistency in operating procedures.

7. No Bomb Explosion in Jos, Governor Clarifies
   Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang refuted rumors of a bomb explosion in Jos, urging responsible social media use to prevent panic. He praised residents for their vigilance in maintaining security awareness.

8. Edo Governor Orders Probe Into Former Administration
   Governor Okpebholo has launched an investigation into the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, concerning the delayed inauguration of Edo Assembly lawmakers-elect and judicial appointments.

9. IPMAN to Announce New Petrol Price from Dangote Refinery
   The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) announced plans to lift petrol directly from Dangote Refinery and negotiate pricing. A final price is expected to be disclosed soon, following talks with the refinery.

10. Sowore Alleges Oshiomhole’s Complicity in Fuel Price Hikes
    Activist Omoyele Sowore criticized former NLC President Adams Oshiomhole, alleging he supported fuel price hikes in collaboration with former leaders. Sowore argued that Oshiomhole’s actions contradict his image as a labor advocate.