NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: 10 KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS THURSDAY MORNING

  • 14 Dec 2023
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Good morning! Here are the significant updates from Nigerian Newspapers:

  1. IPPIS Exemption for Tertiary Institutions: The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the exemption of tertiary institutions, including universities, from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Systems (IPPIS). The decision aims to relieve the burden on the managements of these institutions regarding approval and waiver for recruitment.

  2. Federal Government Denies Involvement in Rivers State Crisis: The federal government refuted claims of involvement in the political tension in Rivers State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized the administration's commitment to peace and the well-being of all states, including Rivers.

  3. PDP Chieftain Defects to APC: Odefa Obasi Odefa, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Ebonyi state, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) along with about 500 supporters from Onicha East Constituency.

  4. CJN Advises Judges on Flawless Judgments: Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, urged trial court judges to write judgments and rulings that are flawless and less susceptible to appeal challenges. The advice was given at the 39th annual conference of the Federal High Court judges in Abuja.

  5. World Bank Criticizes NNPC's Transparency: The World Bank criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited for its lack of transparency regarding the financial gains from fuel subsidy removal. The bank noted concerns about subsidy arrears and the impact of subsidy removal on federation revenues.

  6. Tinubu Overhauls Aviation Sector Leadership: President Bola Tinubu sacked heads of various agencies in the aviation sector, appointing new acting and substantive heads. The move is part of an overhaul in the sector, as announced by Tinubu's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

  7. Kidnapping Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Suspected gunmen, dressed in military uniform, reportedly kidnapped seven individuals along the Fidiwo area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. One person was shot dead while escaping the attack. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident.

  8. Demolition of Rivers State House of Assembly Complex: The crisis in Rivers State escalates as the state House of Assembly complex is demolished. Around 5 am on Wednesday, bulldozers and heavy-duty machines were brought to the assembly complex for demolition.

  9. Femi Falana Criticizes Declaration of Vacant Seats: Renowned constitutional lawyer Femi Falana criticized the declaration of vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that the affected lawmakers were not exposed to sound legal advice. He emphasized that INEC is required by law to conduct elections for the vacant seats.

  10. CBN Reassures Adequate Naira Notes: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reassured Nigerians that there are enough naira notes in circulation to meet their cash needs. CBN's Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Ali, provided the assurance in a statement on Wednesday.