Nigerian Newspapers Headlines: 10 things You Need to Know Today, August 20, 2023

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Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today

Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today for Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Good morning! Here’s a concise summary of today’s top stories from Nigerian newspapers:

Daily Summary: Burkina Faso and Niger Discuss Joint Defence Strategy; NDLEA Denies Naira Marley Ambassadorship, others

1. Burkina Faso and Niger Collaborate on Joint Defence Strategy Amid ECOWAS Coup Response

In response to the West African regional bloc ECOWAS’s announcement of a potential military intervention in the recent coup, Burkina Faso and Niger have engaged in discussions regarding a joint defence strategy. Military officials from the three nations met in Niger’s capital, Niamey, to outline “concrete measures” in case the situation escalates into armed conflict, local media reported on Saturday.

2. NDLEA Denies Naira Marley Ambassadorship Reports

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has quashed reports suggesting that music sensation Afeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, was appointed as its ambassador. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy at NDLEA, issued a statement on Saturday clarifying the situation.

3. ECOWAS Delegation Arrives in Niger for Talks with Military After Coup

An Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) delegation has landed in Niger Republic for discussions with the military officials responsible for the recent coup and the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum. This visit comes after the ECOWAS military chiefs expressed their readiness to intervene in reinstating President Bazoum.

4. Mass Surrender of Insurgents Continues in Lake Chad Region

The Multinational Joint Tasks Force (MNJTF) engaged in combating insurgency around the Lake Chad region reports an ongoing trend of mass surrenders by insurgents. A statement from the task force’s spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, revealed this development on Saturday.

5. Newly Appointed Ministers Begin Documentation Exercise

Ahead of the scheduled swearing-in ceremony on Monday, August 21, 2023, newly appointed ministers have commenced their documentation process. The exercise, which began on Saturday at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja, will run until Sunday, August 20, from 10 am to 4 pm daily.

6. House of Representatives Takes Measures to Address Recent Spate of Attacks

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has announced that the House is actively taking measures to curb the recent wave of attacks witnessed in various parts of the country. A statement from the Speaker’s media adviser, Mr. Musa Krishi, conveyed this message on Saturday.

7. Former President Buhari Mourns Soldiers’ Deaths in Niger State

Former President Muhammadu Buhari expressed grief over the demise of several soldiers in an ambush and subsequent helicopter crash in Niger State. In a tweet via his official Twitter handle on Saturday, Buhari extended his “heartfelt condolences” to President Bola Tinubu, the Armed Forces of the Federation, and the bereaved families.

8. NBA to Investigate Allegations Against Suspended University Dean

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced its decision to launch an investigation into allegations of sexual assault against Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar. The association’s National Publicity Secretary, Akorede Habeeb Lawal, released a statement on Saturday confirming the move.

9. Police Station Attacked in Taraba State

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Taraba State command, confirmed an attack on one of its stations in Lau local government council. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at the Mararaba Kunini station within the council.

10. Former Presidential Aide Criticizes Refineries’ Inactivity

Ike Neliaku, a former Senior Special Assistant to the President (Office of the First Lady), voiced his concern over the non-functionality of the nation’s refineries. He alleged that deliberate actions by certain individuals driven by self-interest have contributed to the current state of the refineries. Despite substantial funds reportedly misappropriated, the refineries remain inoperative.

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