Nigeria Top Headlines for January 23, 2018 9:44 PM

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Nigerians react to Obasanjo's statement on Buhari


Former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday publicly advised President Muhammadu Buhari against seeking re-election in 2019. Obasanjo, in a lengthy state
By: Fikayo Olowolagba
Read More: http://dailypost.ng/2018/01/23/nigerians-react-obasanjos-statement-buhari/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 9:08 PM

2nd Niger Bridge: Reps grill Fashola for two hours


MEMBERS of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, Tuesday, for over two and half hours, grilled the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola over the non-completion of the 2nd Niger Bridge and the Lagos Ibadan Express Way.
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Read More: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/2nd-niger-bridge-reps-grill-fashola-two-hours-2/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 9:08 PM

Oyo workers begin warning strike Wednesday, give reasons


Workers in Oyo State will Wednesday begin a 3-day warning strike to press home their demand over non-payment of salary arrears. DAILY POST reports that the
By: Daramola Adebayo
Read More: http://dailypost.ng/2018/01/23/oyo-workers-begin-warning-strike-wednesday-give-reasons/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 9:01 PM

Nigeria's Manufacturing Sector Ready For International Investors, Says Osinbajo


*VP promotes forthcoming Special Economic Zones in Davos The Buhari administration working with the Private Sector is determined to boost the Nigerian manufacturing sector and will be engaging with ...
By: null
Read More: http://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2018/01/nigerias-manufacturing-sector-ready-for-international-investors-says-osinbajo/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 8:46 PM

Edo LG polls: APC chieftain cautions against imposition


Jethro Ibileke/Benin As members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo State, prepare to elect candidates for the March 3 local government election, a former governorship candidate in the Stat...
By: null
Read More: http://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2018/01/edo-lg-polls-apc-chieftain-cautions-against-imposition/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 8:44 PM

Kalu: Court rules Feb. 1 on summons compelling lawyer as witness to give evidence


Lagos – A Federal High Court Lagos will on Feb. 1 rule on whether a lawyer can be compelled to give evidence as prosecution witness through a summons in the ongoing trial of a former Governor of Abia, Orji Uzor Kalu. Justice Mohammed Idris had reserved ruling…
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Read More: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/kalu-court-rules-feb-1-summons-compelling-lawyer-witness-give-evidence/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 7:07 PM

FG, states, local govts share N655bn for December FAAC


The three tiers of government have started 2018 on a good note as members of the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, yesterday shared N655.177bn
By: null
Read More: http://thenationonlineng.net/fg-states-local-govts-share-n655bn-for-december-faac/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 7:05 PM

Senate working to improve electoral process – Saraki


President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said the Senate is working to improve the nation's electoral process by building on the gains of th
By: Yemi Itodo
Read More: http://dailypost.ng/2018/01/23/senate-working-improve-electoral-process-saraki/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 6:10 PM

How police arrested us – Oby Ezekwesili


Former minister of education and co-founder of Bring Back our Girls convener has spoken up on how she was arrested by the police in Abuja. Ezekwesili in a
By: Fikayo Olowolagba
Read More: http://dailypost.ng/2018/01/23/police-arrested-us-oby-ezekwesili/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 5:46 PM

CJN Onnoghen, Tambuwal mourn ex-CJN Musdapher


The late Musdapher served as the CJN from August, 2011 - July, 2012.
By: Evelyn Okakwu
Read More: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/256488-cjn-onnoghen-tambuwal-mourn-ex-cjn-musdapher.html
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 5:45 PM

Awka cult war claims 20 in one month, police arrest 60 suspects


No fewer than 20 persons have reportedly lost their lives in the last one month in Awka, Anambra State capital, following disagreement between two cult gro
By: Joe Chukindi
Read More: http://dailypost.ng/2018/01/23/awka-cult-war-claims-20-one-month-police-arrest-60-suspects/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 5:37 PM

Transfer news: Conte speaks on Chelsea's bid to sign Dzeko


Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has admitted he is not sure if they will sign Edin Dzeko from Roma this month. The Blues are in the market for a new strike
By: Ifreke Inyang
Read More: http://dailypost.ng/2018/01/23/transfer-news-conte-speaks-chelseas-bid-sign-dzeko/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 5:36 PM

INEC registers 191289 voters in Lagos


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos has so far registered 191, 289 voters in the continuous voters’ registration exercise which was flagged off on April 27, 2017, checks byDaily Trustat the INEC office have shown.
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Read More: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/inec-registers-191-289-voters-in-lagos.html
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 4:59 PM

Crime: Lagos Donates 30 Power Bikes To Security Agencies


The Lagos State Government on Tuesday donated thirty power bikes to security agencies operating in the state, saying that the donation was in line with the commitment of the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to boost security and enhance safety of l…
By: GEORGE OKOJIE, Lagos
Read More: https://leadership.ng/2018/01/23/crime-lagos-donates-30-power-bikes-security-agencies/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 4:49 PM

Liberia's Weah makes first cabinet appointments


New Liberian President George Weah has appointed the first members of his cabinet, all of them men, largely naming party allies but picking a foreign minister close to former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
By: null
Read More: https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/liberias-weah-makes-first-cabinet-appointments-20180123
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 4:17 PM

Maina: Oyo-Ita reveals why civil servants involved in controversy have not been punished


Winifred Oyo-Ita, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HoS, on Tuesday gave insight into why no government officials involved in the controversial
By: Seun Opejobi
Read More: http://dailypost.ng/2018/01/23/maina-oyo-ita-reveals-civil-servants-involved-controversy-not-punished/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 3:45 PM

FG inaugurates committee for 61st UNWTO meeting


Aminat Isah, Abuja. The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the Planning Committee for the hosting of the 61st meeting of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission for Africa (CAF). The Inauguration by the Minister of Information …
By: editor
Read More: https://www.royalnews.com.ng/2018/01/23/fg-inaugurates-committee-for-61st-unwto-meeting/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 3:14 PM

Fayemi Accuses Ekiti of Frustrating Moves to Quash Indictment


By Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti Chief Rafiu Balogun, the counsel to the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has accused the Ekiti State Government and its officials of delibera…
By: Online Editor
Read More: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/01/23/fayemi-accuses-ekiti-of-frustrating-moves-to-quash-indictment/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 1:00 PM

Construction of Edo 5500bpd Modular Refinery to Commence in 3 months – Obaseki


Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has said that the construction of the 5,500 barrels-per-day-(bpd)-capacity Edo Modular Refinery will commence in the next three months to create jobs, train yo…
By: Online Editor
Read More: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/01/22/construction-of-edo-5500bpd-modular-refinery-to-commence-in-3-months-obaseki/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 12:58 PM

Monitor repentant Boko Haram insurgents, Activist warn FG


A civil society activist in Maiduguri, Mr. Ahmed Idris, has called for proactive measures to monitor repentant Boko Haram insurgents recently handed over to Borno Government.
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Read More: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/monitor-repentant-boko-haram-insurgents-activist-warn-fg/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 12:07 PM

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