Nigerian Newspapers Headlines: 10 things You Need to Know Today, August 19, 2023

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Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today

Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today for Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Good morning!  summary of today’s noteworthy events as reported by Nigerian newspapers:

 

1. Court Dismisses Senator Adeyemi’s Appeal Against APC’s Kogi Governorship Primary

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has rejected Senator Smart Adeyemi’s appeal to overturn the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Kogi State. The court ruled that the appeal lacked merit and upheld the victory of Ahmed Usman Ododo as the party’s flagbearer for the November 11 poll.

2. Nigeria LNG Plant Operations Continue Amid Force Majeure

Despite the ongoing Force Majeure situation, the Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) has confirmed that its operations at the Bonny Island plant are ongoing. In a statement, Mr. Andy Odeh, the General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development, assured that the company is working diligently to maintain its operations.

3. Fire Outbreak Devastates Ogunpa Labaowo Market

Traders at the Ogunpa Labaowo market in Agbokojo, Ibadan, are grappling with substantial losses following a destructive fire outbreak. The inferno, which started in the early hours of Friday, consumed goods worth millions of naira. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

4. Akwa Ibom State Government Addresses Allegations Regarding Official Jet

The Akwa Ibom State government has refuted claims that the former governor, Udom Emmanuel, still possesses the governor’s official jet. The Senior Special Adviser to Governor Umo Eno on Research and Documentation, Mr. Ndueso Ekwere, clarified that the governor opted for a commercial flight to better understand the state’s airline operations.

5. Ezekwesili Applauds “All Eyes on the Judiciary” Campaign

Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has praised the “All Eyes on the Judiciary” campaign, deeming it a significant step towards holding the judiciary accountable. Ezekwesili emphasized that citizen involvement is essential for promoting transparency and responsibility within the third arm of government.

6. Femi Falana Criticizes CBN’s Decision to Float Naira

Prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has declared the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to float the Naira in the foreign exchange market as unlawful. In a Channels Television interview, Falana asserted that the move was against the law.

7. Anambra State Governor Denies Neglecting People with Disabilities

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has dismissed allegations of neglecting individuals living with disabilities. In a statement issued by his press secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, the governor labeled the claims as baseless and untrue.

8. Election Petition Tribunal Reserves Judgment in APGA Challenge

The Election Petition Tribunal at the National Judicial Institute has postponed delivering judgment in the case filed by APGA’s governorship candidate, Benard Ifeanyi Odoh. Odoh is contesting the victory of Governor Francis Nwifuru in the March 19, 2023 governorship election in Ebonyi State.

9. CBN Implements Operational Changes for Bureau De Change

In response to the forex crisis, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a series of operational adjustments for Bureau De Change (BDC) operations in the country. These measures aim to enhance efficiency and address the challenges faced by BDCs.

10. Catholic Bishops Call on President Tinubu to Avoid Involvement in Niger Republic Conflict

Catholic Bishops from the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have urged President Bola Tinubu to steer clear of involving Nigerians in the armed conflict in Niger Republic. The appeal was made in a communiqué following a two-day meeting held in Ado-Ekiti.

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