Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 17th April 2024 [Wednesday]

Good morning to you Nigerians and to the world at large. Here is a summary of Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for today 17th April 2024 [Wednesday]:

Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 17th April 2024 [Wednesday]

1. There’s tension within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of Thursday’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The party faces internal strife as plans to limit attendance at the meeting deepen divisions.

2. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the pump price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) from N1200 to N1,000 per litre. The company aims to alleviate economic strain and curb inflation with this adjustment.

3. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) reaffirms Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as its National Chairman, dismissing his purported suspension.

4. The Kaduna State House of Assembly establishes a 13-member committee to investigate financial transactions during former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s tenure from 2015 to 2023.

5. The Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission levels new corruption charges against ex-governor Abdullahi Ganduje, alleging the diversion of N51.3 billion from local government funds during his tenure.

6. The Federal Government alerts 31 governors of potential flooding in their states between April and November this year, emphasizing preparedness and mitigation measures.

7. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detains businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, pending his arraignment before the Federal High Court in Lagos on charges related to abuse of the naira.

8. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) destroys over 304,436kg kilograms and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized in Lagos and Ogun states, adhering to court orders for their disposal.

9. Yoruba Nation agitators issue threats demanding the release of their members detained for hoisting flags at the Oyo State House of Assembly. They warn of further disruptions and hold President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde accountable if their demands aren’t met.

10. The Naira depreciates to N1,100 per dollar in the parallel market and N1,148.14 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), indicating a decline in its value compared to previous rates.