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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today, Thursday, 9th January, 2025.
Good morning, Nigeria! Here are the top news headlines making waves today:
1. Tinubu Splits Nigerian Aviation College Into Six Geopolitical Campuses
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the decentralisation of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, into six campuses. The aim is to enhance national coverage and operational efficiency.
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The campuses will be located in:
- Akure (Southwest)
- Osubi (South-South)
- Ebonyi (Southeast)
- Ilorin (North Central)
- Yola (Northeast)
- Zaria (Northwest)
The All Progressives Congress chapter in Ondo State announced this development.
2. ‘El-Rufai’s Ministerial Nomination; Rejection Does Not Concern APC Governors.’ – Gov. Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State clarified that the rejection of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s ministerial nomination does not involve the Progressive Governors’ Forum. Sule maintained that ministerial appointments are solely the president’s prerogative.
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3. Peter Obi Denies Arrest Rumours
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi debunked reports of his arrest, calling them baseless rumours aimed at distraction. In a statement, he urged Nigerians to focus on critical issues affecting the nation.
4. National Air Carrier: Kana Denies Imminent Launch Claims
Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation, clarified the misinterpretation of reports of a national air carrier launch. Kana reiterated that reviving a national carrier remains a vision under evaluation.
5. France Denies Collusion Allegations with Nigeria to Destabilise Niger Republic
France dismissed accusations by Niger’s military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that it is colluding with Nigeria and Benin to destabilise Niger. France’s political counsellor in Abuja labelled the allegations as groundless.
6. The call and data tariff hikes will not reach 100%, the minister assures Nigerians.
Minister of Communications, Bosun Tijani, assured Nigerians that ongoing tariff increases for calls and data will not reach 100%. The federal government also plans to invest more in telecom infrastructure.
7. Ganduje Dismisses Peter Obi’s Claims of Threats to His Life
APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje described Peter Obi’s claims of threats to his life as misleading and baseless, urging public figures to avoid spreading false narratives.
8. CDS Reveals Boko Haram Insurgents Carry Foreign Currency
Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa disclosed that surrendered Boko Haram insurgents often carry large amounts of foreign currency. He called on the UN to investigate the source of these funds.
9. Opposition Parties Reject ₦55 Billion Allocation for Presidential Fleet
The PDP and Labour Party criticised the ₦55 billion allocated for the presidential fleet in the 2025 budget, calling it excessive given Nigeria’s economic struggles.
10. The ISWAP raid in Borno claims six soldiers’ lives.
The defense headquarters confirmed the deaths of six soldiers during an ISWAP attack on a military base in Borno. They retaliated by killing 34 militants and recovering their weapons and ammunition.
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