Today’s Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers
1. Amosun: Chinese Firm Zhongshan Fucheng Has No Legal Claim to Nigerian Assets
Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has vowed to prevent the Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, from defrauding Nigeria. He declared the firm as an imposter, stating it has no legal right to any Nigerian asset.
2. Fire Destroys 40 Shops in Kaura Modern Market, Abuja
A fire broke out in the Kaura Modern Market, Abuja, on Friday night, destroying about 40 shops. The blaze, which started around 11 pm, resulted in significant losses, including foodstuffs, appliances, and household items.
3. Tinubu to Government Officials: Stay Away from UNGA If You Have No Business There
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive warning government officials and agency heads without legitimate business at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to stay out of the U.S. This was revealed by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
4. Amnesty International: Over 1,000 #EndBadGovernance Protesters Detained Nationwide
Amnesty International has reported that over 1,000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are being held in various prisons across Nigeria. The organization accuses the Nigerian government of escalating its crackdown on peaceful protests.
5. NYSC DG Reveals Fraudulent Mobilization of Bread Seller by University of Calabar
Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has disclosed that a bread seller, who never attended the University of Calabar, was fraudulently mobilized for the NYSC scheme. This follows the recent voiding of 101 certificates by the scheme.
6. Federal Government Threatens to Revoke Licenses of Oil Marketers Hoarding Fuel
In response to the ongoing fuel scarcity in several states, the Federal Government has threatened to revoke the licenses of oil marketers found guilty of hoarding Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as gasoline.
7. Obasanjo: Nigeria’s Leadership Crisis Is the Root of All Problems
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that Nigeria’s primary challenge is poor leadership. He emphasized that if leadership issues are resolved at all levels, other problems in the country would be easier to address.
8. Osun Farmer Cries Out as Herders Destroy Five Hectares of Crops
A farmer in Irewole Local Government Area, Osun State, Akinade Matthew, has raised concerns after herders destroyed five hectares of his maize and cassava farm. The invasion occurred last week in Ikoyi.
9. Protests Disrupt Benue State PDP Local Government Congresses
Aggrieved members of the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged protests on Saturday, stalling the party’s Local Government congresses. The protests were sparked by alleged alterations in the list from previous ward congresses and the diversion of congress materials.
10. Ten-Man Bayer Leverkusen Wins German Super Cup After Dramatic Penalty Shootout
Bayer Leverkusen defeated Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties to win the German Super Cup after a 2-2 draw. Despite being reduced to ten men before halftime, Leverkusen managed to clinch victory in a tense shootout.
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