Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 8th November 2024 [Friday]

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 8th November 2024 being Friday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 8th November 2024 [Friday]

1. Defence Headquarters Names Nine Wanted for Terrorism in North East

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a wanted list for nine individuals involved in terrorism and violent extremism in the North East region. The individuals named are: Abu Khadijah, Abur Rahman, Dadi Gumba, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Usman Kanin Shehu, Ibrahim Suyeka, Ba Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse.

2. Presidency Reassures Public on Safety of CNG-Powered Vehicles

The Presidency has sought to allay concerns regarding the safety of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles, recently introduced in Nigeria as an alternative to petrol-powered cars. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, dismissed the concerns in a post on X, clarifying that Malaysia’s policy focused on the safety of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), not CNG.

3. National Assembly Appoints New Clerk

The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has appointed Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana as the new Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA). In a letter dated November 6, 2024, Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, Executive Chairman of NASC, announced that Ogunlana’s appointment will take effect on February 2, 2025.

4. Residents of Sokoto Protest Over Lakurawa Sect Activities

Residents and government officials in Sokoto State have expressed alarm over the growing presence of the Lakurawa sect, which they claim is making life difficult for the local population. The military confirmed yesterday that members of the group have been spotted in several communities across Sokoto and Kebbi states.

5. Governor Abba Yusuf Denies Rift with Kwankwaso

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has publicly denied reports of a falling out with his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement. Speaking to journalists, Yusuf dismissed the rumors, affirming that his relationship with Kwankwaso remains strong and cordial, as it has been for over four decades.

6. INEC Vows to Sanction Officials Who Compromise Ondo Election

Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that any official found attempting to undermine the electoral process will face severe penalties. INEC Chairman, Professor Yakubu Mahmood, issued the warning during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday.

7. Soludo Says Nigeria Is Undergoing Fundamental Change Post-Subsidy Removal

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that Nigeria is undergoing a major transformation following the removal of subsidies by President Bola Tinubu. Soludo emphasized the need to transition away from subsidies, which primarily benefitted urban elites, to a more inclusive social contract that offers opportunities for all Nigerians.

8. Cultists Kill Vigilante Member in Rivers State

Gunmen suspected to be cultists have shot and killed a member of a local vigilante group in the Obele community of Emohua Local Government Area in Rivers State. The deceased was part of the ONELGA Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), a community-based security outfit.

9. Trump’s Possible Return as US President Could Impact Nigeria’s Economy

Experts have warned that if Donald Trump were to become the 47th President of the United States, it could lead to higher inflation in Nigeria and a decline in global oil prices, which would negatively impact Nigeria’s oil revenues. This outlook was shared in an investor note released on Thursday by the trading platform FXTM.

10. Customs Intercepts Containers of Illicit Goods at Tincan Island

The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Command, has seized 16 containers containing illicit goods, including unregistered pharmaceutical products, between May 17 and October 23, 2024. The intercepted items are valued at N4 billion based on their duty-paid value.