NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: Things you need to know this Monday, 21st March, 2022
2. The woman leader of Koro ward of APC in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, Mrs Olomi Sunday, was killed during a rescue effort by the local vigilante, on Sunday. The deceased was among the three ward women leaders that were kidnapped while returning from the inauguration of the State executive of the APC held at the Kwara State Banquet Hall last week.
3. A former deputy national chairman of the PDP, Chief Olabode George at the weekend insisted that he would leave Nigeria if the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu becomes president in 2023. According to him, Tinubu has not done anything for the country to deserve such an honour of being elected President.
4. Peter Obi, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential candidate in the 2019 elections, has attributed the challenges confronting Nigeria to lack of God-fearing leaders. Obi, who spoke in Anambra yesterday, said Nigeria’s problem is more than the 2023 election, which seems to be capturing the attention of the government at the moment.
5. A former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has shelved his ambition to be national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This followed the zoning of the chairmanship slot to the North Central during a meeting of APC stakeholders in Aso Rock.
6. Alhaji Lukman Shittu, an Oyo-based cleric, has alleged that one of the worshippers at a mosque he presides over, impregnated his wife. He made the allegation while testifying before a Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, the State capital.
7. Islamic State’s West African Province (ISWAP) leader, Sani Shuwaram, is dead. Shuwaram and other terrorists were eliminated after aerial bombardments carried out in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
8. The Imo State Police Command, on Sunday, said it has killed four hoodlums that attacked Omuma Police Station, in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Hussaini, who confirmed the incident, said the hoodlums are suspected to be members of IPOB/ ESN.
9. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will this weekend, declare for a second term at the national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. It was gathered that Tinubu had instructed the party leaders to work for his re-election.
10. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has approved a request by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for the confiscation of DCP Abba Kyari’s property and money in the bank. It was gathered that the NDLEA’s request, which was dispatched to the justice ministry penultimate week, had received the AGF’s nod.
11. ‘Deeply Distressing’ – Buhari Condemns Attack On Obiazor’s Home, Police Assets
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned as “deeply distressing” the destruction in Imo State, of buildings and assets of the Police and the home of Professor George Obiozor, the President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
Earlier reported that unknown gunmen burnt down the residence of the former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States in Awo-Omanma, Oru East Local Government Area of the state.
The gunmen who arrived at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader’s home in vehicles razed the house with Explosives Ordinance Disposals.
The former ambassador was not at home when the gunmen attacked his property.
Reacting in a statement on Sunday by his Media Assistant, Garba Shehu, Buhari strongly condemned the violence in the subregion.
He urged everyone to maintain peace, adding that the law and order capabilities in the Southeast are being strengthened.
While this is being done, Buhari called on the people of Imo State in particular and the subregion in general to maintain peace as the police and other agencies are working to ensure that normalcy is restored at the earliest.
12. 2023 Presidency: Shina Peller Roasts Atiku, Describes Him As A Liar And Enemy Of Nigeria
Nigerian entrepreneur, politician, and current member representing Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, Iwajowa Federal constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has carpeted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a typical politician who manipulates the truth for his selfish interests.
Taking to his Instagram page on Sunday, Peller described Atiku as someone who intentionally misleads people with his utterances.
Speaking further, the lawmaker described the former president and 2023 presidential hopeful as an enemy of Nigeria.
Peller’s position comes as a reaction to Atiku’s position on why the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should not zone its 2023 presidential ticket to the south.
While speaking last Tuesday with members of the PDP Board of Trustees in Abuja, Atiku argued that out of the sixteen years the party was in power, fourteen was used by the south, hence the 2023 ticket shouldn’t compulsorily go to the region again.
He argued that though the party invented zoning as a way to ensure every region in the country has a sense of belonging, the PDP is not constrained to zone its 2023 presidential ticket to the south.
But reacting on Sunday, Peller said Atiku is a disappointment for intentionally leaving out some facts about the sixteen years of the PDP in power.
He wondered why the former Vice President didn’t mention the tenure of Alh. Umar Musa Yar’Adua which was cut short by his untimely death.
The lawmaker added that after eight uninterrupted years of the north in power through President Muhammadu Buhari, only an enemy of the country will stand against power rotation in 2023.
13. Buhari Is An Absentee President Inflicting Hardship On Nigerians – PDP Fumes
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that it is unpardonable for President Muhammadu Buhari to be less concerned about the many challenges facing Nigeria and its citizens.
The PDP in a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba held that the President and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have failed Nigerians but remain arrogantly unconcerned about it.
Ologunagba added in the statement that President Buhari has not only failed, but also abdicated his responsibilities and the frustration in the country can trigger another round of protests worse than the recent #EndSARS protests if the situation is not addressed immediately.
He highlighted some of the challenges to include “a collapsed national grid, protracted fuel crisis, distressed aviation sector, plummeting currency, crippled production and commercial activities” warning that many citizens and businesses are suffering as it seems the government is kneeling on the knecks of Nigerians.
The PDP added that insecurity is on the increase, businesses are folding up and inflation is on the rise due to the inhumane policies of the current government led by Buhari and the APC.
The opposition party urged the President to show concern and empathy to the citizens in the face of the many challenges.
14. 2023: Atiku Is Desperate, Will Go Into Extinction If He Loses PDP Presidential Ticket – Afegbua
A former campaign spokesman for former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Kassim Afegbua has declared that the 2023 presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should be zoned to the south.
This is as he argued that Atiku and other northern aspirants do not deserve to get the PDP ticket based on justice, equity, and fairness.
Afegbua in a statement on Sunday added that once Atiku loses the 2023 presidential ticket, it is the end of his political career as he would run away to Dubai and go into extinction.
He said contrary to the declaration by Atiku that the PDP will go into extinction if he doesn’t clinch the party’s ticket, the PDP is a viable party that is bigger than any individual and would continue to exist.
15. Top ISWAP Leader, Sani Shuwaram Killed
A top leader of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), Sani Shuwaram has been killed.
The notorious leader of the dreaded group was killed alongside other terrorists in airstrikes by Nigerian troops in the Marte axis of Borno State.
Troops of the Nigerian Air Force recorded the latest victory after using Super Tucano jets and other aircraft to launch multiple strikes in the axis where Shuwaram’s camps were located.
Shuwaram in particular, was killed by gunshots when military fighter jets raided ISWAP camp at the Sabon Tumbuns general area of Lake Chad.
The NAF are said to have launched a series of attacks on the terrorists in February 2022 where Shuwaram was also injured.
However, while trying to recover from their wounds from previous attacks, the NAF in the counter-insurgency operation in the North-Eastern region of the country, bombarded the hideouts of the terrorists and Shurwaram was killed in the process.
16. 2023: Saraki, Bala Moh’d, Tambuwal To Pick Consensus Candidate To Battle Atiku For PDP Ticket
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State are set to pick a consensus amongst themselves to battle for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket.
Whoever is picked among the trio will battle for the ticket against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who has already purchased the party’s presidential nomination form.
Speaking to newsmen on Sunday after a meeting in Bauchi State, Saraki said the PDP is the only alternative to a collapsing All Progressives Congress (APC).
The former Kwara State governor, who was speaking on behalf of Tambuwal and Mohammed, disclosed that their meeting was about picking a consensus Northern aspirant.
17. IPOB Gives Condition To Work With Anambra Governor, Soludo
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has warned the governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo against going after any of its members.
IPOB warned the newly elected governor not to get swayed by those advising him to arrest, imprison and kill IPOB members as this will mark the beginning of Soludo’s failure as a governor.
The spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful also warned the governor not to make the same mistake as his predecessor, Willie Obiano.
However, Powerful stated that the group was ready to work with the governor.
IPOB statement is in response to Soludo’s recent comment that he was willing to work with the group to tackle insecurity in the State.
18. Ali Modu Sheriff Withdraws From APC Chairmanship Race
Former Governor of Borno state, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has withdrawn from the national chairmanship race of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This is coming days before the national convention of the ruling APC, scheduled for 26 March, 2022.
Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman said he decided to step down due to the zoning arrangement in the party which has ceded the office to North Central.
According to him, he would only rejoin the race should the ruling party change its mind between now and Friday.
Recall that the APC had zoned its chairmanship position to the North-Central with Senator Adamu Abdullahi, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, George Akume amongst others all from the zone gunning for the top position.
19. Police Kill Four Suspected IPOB Militants, Recover Undetonated Bombs
Four hoodlums suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been killed by operatives of the Nigerian Police.
This was made known in a statement on Sunday by the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Micheal Abattam.
He said the hoodlums were neutralized early Sunday morning when they tried to carry out an attack on the Omuma Police Station in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State.
The police spokesperson added that five undetonated bombs were also recovered from the hoodlums.
According to Abattam, security operatives have gone in search of other fleeing hoodlums who sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries during the exchange of gunfire.
20. DSS Raises Alarm On Plans To Attack Some States In Nigeria
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plans by some criminal elements to attack some states in Nigeria, particularly the North Central.
The DSS said the sponsors are planning to make it look like an ethno-religious crisis and organize protests similar to the #EndSARS protest.
The alarm was raised in a statement on Saturday in Abuja made available, the Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Peter Afunanya.
He observed further that the plot is to use students, striking University lecturers, labour unions, disgruntled individuals, and other strategic groups to carry out the protest.
The statement however added that the service has put measures in place to avert any form of breakdown of law and order in the identified states and the entire country.
The DSS also warned citizens and residents to be law abiding, stating that those who behave contrary will face the full wrath of the law.
21. 2023 elections will determine Nigeria’s future ― Peter Obi
The former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, said on Sunday the 2023 general elections would determine the future of Nigeria.
22. Atiku to declare 2023 presidential bid Wednesday
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will officially declare his 2023 presidential ambition on Wednesday.
23. Soludo promises speedy dispensation of justice in Anambra
The Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, said on Sunday his government would ensure speedy dispensation of justice in the state.
24. IPOB lists dos and don’ts for Soludo to succeed as a governor
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has implored the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo to resist the evil machinations of devious politicians.
25. Ex-gov, Modu-Sheriff withdraws from APC national chairmanship race
A former governor of Borno State and aspirant for the seat of National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has aanounced his withdrawal from the contest.
26. Investors splash N20.6bn on 2.4bn shares as rush for companies’ stocks drops
Investors at the Nigerian stock market splashed N20.6 billion on 2.449 billion shares in 20,764 deals last week.
27. Police stops operatives from demanding Customs papers, tinted glass permit from drivers
The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday warned its operatives against demanding Customs papers and tinted glass permit at checkpoints in any part of the country.
28. ISWAP leader, Shuwaram, reportedly killed in Air Force bombing
The Nigerian Armed Forces may have scored another success against terrorism with the reported elimination of the Islamic State’s West African Province (ISWAP) leader, Sani Shuwaram.
29. NDLEA arrests man with 20.7kg of liquid cocaine at Abuja airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested one Okeke Adolphus Anayochukwu with black liquid cocaine at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
30. Innocent Bonke replaces injured Wilfred Ndidi in Nigeria squad for Ghana clash
Injury has forced Wilfred Ndidi out of the Super Eagles sqaud for the 2022 World Cup playoffs against the Black Stars of Ghana.
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