TOP NIGERIA NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TODAY, 23rd APRIL 2024

Also Read

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Emmynet24 News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 23rd April 2024

1. President Tinubu Advocates for State Policing to Improve National Security

   - President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the necessity of implementing state policing to tackle various security challenges across Nigeria...

2. President Tinubu to Embark on Official Visits to the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia

   - President Tinubu is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the Netherlands and attend an economic forum in Saudi Arabia...

3. FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket in Abuja for Discriminating Against Nigerians

   - The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) took action against a Chinese supermarket in Abuja following reports of discrimination against Nigerian customers...

4. INEC Releases Final List of Candidates for Edo State Governorship Election, Excludes Philip Shaibu

   - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) finalized the list of candidates for the upcoming Edo State Governorship Election, with notable exclusions such as Philip Shaibu, the impeached deputy Governor of the State...

5. Minister of Education Proposes Minimum Entry Age of 18 for University Admission

   - The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, expressed concerns about underage admissions into universities and proposed setting the minimum entry age at 18 years...

6. Federal Government Plans to Sell Electricity Distribution Companies Managed by Banks and AMCON

   - The federal government outlined plans to sell electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) managed by banks and Asset Management Company (AMCON) to reputable technical power operators within three months...

7. IGP Egbetokun Expresses Reservations About Implementing State Policing

   - Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, expressed reservations about the feasibility of implementing state policing in Nigeria...

8. Rivers Assembly Passes Local Government Amendment Bill Into Law Despite Governor's Objection

   - The Rivers State House of Assembly passed a local government Amendment Bill into law despite the governor's refusal to assent...

9. Peter Obi Raises Concerns Over Pricing and Timing of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project

   - Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, raised concerns about the pricing and timing of the Lagos-Calabar Highway project initiated by the Tinubu government...

10. Trial of Boko Haram Suspects in Kainji Resumes, Nigeria Resumes Prosecution

   - The trial of Boko Haram suspects in Kainji resumed, indicating Nigeria's continued commitment to combating terrorism...

Author
Emmanuel Ukaoha has 4years Experience in Journalism, he is also a Web Developer and an SEO Expert. You Can also Connect with him on Instagram and Linkedln.