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News @7: Nigerian news headlines that may interest you today, Friday
Good day, good citizens of Nigeria, here are headlines from Nigerian Newspapers that may interest you today, Friday, November 26, 2021.
1. Court dismisses Diezani’s appeal over forfeited $40m jewellery [NewsWireNGR]
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division has dismissed an appeal filed by former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, over the seizure of $40 million worth of jewellery by the federal government. Read more.
2. In a renewed attack, gunmen killed eleven persons in Plateau [NewsWireNGR]
Gunmen in the early hours of Friday killed eleven persons in the Ta’agbe community of Miango Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, ASP Uba Ogba, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Friday. Read more.
3. Boko Haram has ready tools from today’s 14 million out-of-school children – Obasanjo [Punch Newspaper]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday predicted that out-of-school children might soon be recruited by Boko Haram if the government failed to return them to classrooms.
Obasanjo stated this while addressing participants at the presidential youth mentorship retreat held at the Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
4. Malami arrowhead of EFCC’s move against Obiano, Anambra alleges [Punch Newspaper]
ThE Anambra State Government has accused the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), of allegedly being behind the recent move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the state governor, Willie Obiano.
5. LIVES ON THE LINE (IV): Surviving in a dangerous media environment [NewsWireNGR]
This investigation is on the unresolved killing of three Nigerian journalists while on assignments between 2019-2020. For six months, Nigerian investigative journalist, Patrick Egwu investigated these murders, those behind them and the growing calls for justice by families of victims and press freedom groups. This is the final part of the investigation. Read full.
6. Why I invited bandits to raid Zamfara village – Suspect [DailyTrust Newspaper]
A notorious bandits’ informant identified as Babuga Abubakar has confessed that he invited armed bandits who raided Wanke village in Gusau local government area and rustled 240 cows.
7. More trouble for Zamfara farmers as bandits burn crops over non-payment of levies [DailyTrust Newspaper]
Bandits in Zamfara State are adapting another ruthless measure to force villagers pay imposed levy meant to allow faming activities.
8. IPOB poses significant threat to Nigerians’ security, says Garba Shehu [Vanguard Newspaper]
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity has said “the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) poses a significant threat to the safety and security of Nigerian citizens”.
