Good morning Nigeria, welcome to GoldenNewsNg roundup of top Nigerian Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, 17th January 2023.
Update: Battle between CBN Governor and DSS
The battle between CBN Governor and DSS : The battle between the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and the Department of State Services over a plan to arrest the CBN governor may have been put on hold as Emefiele resumes duty.
The CBN governor on Monday resumed office at the CBN headquarters, after spending several weeks in the United Kingdom and the United States following reported plots by the DSS to arrest him.
In a statement by the CBN Director of Corporate Communications, Mr Osita Nwanisobi, the apex bank said the governor had resumed to work, amid concerns over his absence since last month. Read More
Plateau accident: PDP flags to fly at half-mast
The Peoples Democratic Party, on Monday, directed that party flags at the national secretariat in Abuja be flown at half-mast in honour of 16 members who died on Saturday in a motor accident in Plateau State.
The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja said the PDP family was grief-stricken over the fatal motor accident.
“Our hearts bleed. Our party deeply grieves at the loss of these patriotic Nigerians who paid the supreme price while gallantly devoting their lives in the quest with other compatriots to rescue our nation.
“The PDP mourns these courageous patriots who lost their lives in the pursuit of a better country with a purposeful leadership that cares for the wellbeing of all citizens, adding that they shall never be forgotten.”
Peter Obi Speaks At Chatham House On Structure, Power, Biafra Agitation, Corruption [Video]
Peter Obi spoke at Chatham House on structure, power, Biafra agitation, corruption, insecurity, and other issues. Newsone reports that the standard bearer of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says if he is elected president, he will “destroy the structure” that has kept Nigerians in poverty. Read more
DSS clears air on invading CBN, arresting Godwin Emefiele
The Department of State Security Services, DSS, has debunked reports making the rounds that its operatives invaded the office of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. There have been reports that the operatives of the secret police invaded the CBN on Monday with the intention to arrest the governor of the apex bank. Read more
Peter Obi dragged to Federal High Court over alleged dual citizenship, faces disqualification
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi is facing a fresh disqualification suit at a Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged possession of dual citizenship of two countries. Obi was dragged before the Court by another political party, the National Rescue Movement (NRM) which among others, alleged that the presidential candidate is no longer fit, proper and qualified for the highest plum office in Nigeria on account of his dual citizenship. Read more
Unknown gunmen attack Enugu INEC office, kill policeman
Unknown gunmen have again attacked an office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State. This is coming a few hours after a similar attack in Imo State which led to the killing of a local security man. Read more
PDP crisis: Saraki reveals when Wike, G-5 Governors’ demands will be met
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said that nobody is against the demands being made by Governor Nyesom Wike and his aggrieved colleagues. The G-5 Governors are demanding, among other things, that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, steps aside. Read more
2023 election: Fresh insights emerge on Obasanjo’s choice of Peter Obi
More insights have emerged regarding ex-President Olusegin Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi to win Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election. Obasanjo dominated the headlines last week after denying authoring a letter to the United Kingdom authorities warning against interference in the general polls. Read more
Controversy trails FG’s proposed allowance increment for civil servants
The Federal government’s proposed increase in the allowances of civil servants has continued to generate divergent reactions from members of the public. Some described it as putting the cart before the horse, while others said it was a step in the right direction as wage incentives are very important in raising the morale of civil servants. Read more
Nnamdi Kanu hails Gov Soludo over demand for his unconditional release
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has lauded the Anambra State governor, Charles Soludo for demanding his release from the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, stated this in a tweet on his official handle on Monday shortly after visiting Kanu at the DSS headquarters, in Abuja. Read more
Arsenal vs Man Utd: Referees for Sunday’s EPL clash confirmed
The Premier League has confirmed officials that would take charge of fixtures this weekend. The biggest game will be at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal will take on Manchester United. Read more
BBTitans: Mmeli emerges first Head of House
Mmeli, Big Brother Titians housemate has emerged as the first Head of House of the season. The South African housemate emerged as this week HOH after a dice game of chance. Read more
