SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 24/01/2025

Former FCT Minister, Useni dies at 82

FAAC disburses local govts’ January allocation to states

Telecoms tariff hike: Subscribers meet NCC today as Labour mobilises for showdown

Japa: Only 6,000 medical consultants remain in Nigeria -MDCAN

Oyebanji kicks against Sharia court in Ekiti, cautions opposition

Govt approves N4bn cash transfer for vulnerable households

UNICEF worried over 336,743 stunted Benue children

N116.1bn loan disbursed to students, schools – NELFUND

‘Blatantly unconstitutional’ – Judge blocks Trump’s order on birthright citizenship

US ICE agents raid businesses, detain migrants, ‘citizens’ in New Jersey

CNN to layoff 200 staff amid attempts to modernise business

Nigeria, Chinese firms sign $21m MoU to supply hospital equipment

FG deploys new printers in US passport offices


DID YOU KNOW?

  • The Paris Catacombs contain the remains of over six million people.
  • Dogs and cats, like humans, are either right-handed or left-handed

Tinubu opens Abuja barracks, promises better soldiers’ welfare

Tinubu ratifies Obasa’s removal, receives new Speaker

Nigeria ‘ll lead Africa’s growth with education, agric —Shettima

AGF takes over trial of suspected Taraba terrorists

Court proscribes Lakurawa sect, declares it terrorist organisation

$6bn Mambilla project: Court accepts EFCC’s amended charge against Agunloye

Alleged N2.8b fraud: Sirika approved contract for son-in-law’s firm – Witness

Court hears Falana, Falz’s N1bn suit against VDM Feb 19

NAF kills scores of terrorists at Alawa Forest in Niger state

Police post 10,000 constables, plan 30,000 annual recruitment

IGP orders posting of DIG Towuru to FCID

Nigeria’s FX reserves plunge by $832m in two weeks

Telecoms tariff will be reviewed periodically — Edun

All exams in Nigeria ’ll be 100% CBT by 2027 – Minister

Flight delays, cancellations should be strictly penalised – FG panel

15% inflation target achievable in 2025 – Oyedele

Ifeanyi Ubah: No request for Anambra South Senatorial bye-election yet – INEC

NAFDAC destroys N1.36bn fake, expired products

FG targets $5bn revenue from annual Orisa congress

FG approves N50b for provision of water in FCT Area Councils – Wike  

OOU introduces 20 new courses as 115 bag first class

Nigerian youth embody an indomitable spirit – First Lady 

Electricity: Migrating people to different bands ‘highest level of 419’ – Ajaero

Sowore reveals police summons over viral extortion video

Forced retirement: Falana urges Tinubu to reinstate 20 generals, 18 others

Clark asks INEC to fill up 27 vacant Rivers Assembly seats

ProvidusBank, EDC unveil fifth SME programme in Lagos, Abuja

Marketers seek 21 depots repairs as NNPCL spends N478bn on private facilities

Ogun LP urges Abure to convene peace meeting

PDP NWC visits Fubara, declares gov Rivers party leader

Vandalism: Opposition faults power minister’s N8bn budget for sensitisation

You’re a transactional politician, Bauchi gov attacks Wike

I’ve reduced Osun infrastructure deficit by over 40 percent — Adeleke

Enugu raised tax to improve infrastructure – Deputy gov

Yobe to host Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum summit

Abia govt reaches agreement to end JUSUN strike

Katsina gets $1m medical equipment

Kano empowers 340 agric graduates with inputs

Bauchi Wildlife Conservation Society begins vaccination of 12,000 animals

Edo NUT urges Okpebholo to employ 1,000 teachers

LASG orders traders to vacate drainage setbacks

Lagos orders illegal stall owners in Apongbon Bridge to relocate within 48 hours

Alaafin-designate yet to begin traditional rites — Afonja, Head of Oyo Princes

Panic as police, NDLEA clash in Bayelsa

How we rescued ex-AIG’s wife, killed abductors – Police

Kaduna: ECWA president passes vote of confidence on Uba Sani

Lagos couple escapes death as container falls on vehicle

Two pastors nabbed in Rivers with live cartridges, thousands of pictures, shoes

Missing pastor’s remains found in Bayelsa residence after 15 months


TODAY IN HISTORY

  • On this day in 1835, slaves staged a rebellion in Brazil to end slavery. The Malê Revolt was instrumental in ending slavery in Brazil.
  • On this day in 1984, the Apple Macintosh computer went on sale. The ‘Mac’ was the first commercially successful personal computer using a graphical user interface and a mouse.

Well, I can’t figure out God. – Oral Roberts

Good morning

Compiled by Joe Agbro Jr., (@Joeagbro), Joeagbro@dailyshot.ng, +234-8056745268

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