Here are details on some of the biggest headlines reported this morning:
Top Story Details
1. Husband killer Sanda’s death sentence reinstated
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to Maryam Sanda and upheld the death sentence for the culpable homicide of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello.
Sanda was convicted in 2020 for stabbing her husband to death. The Supreme Court ruled that the Executive could not exercise pardon powers in a case that was still under appeal, dismissing her latest appeal for lacking merit.
2. Ex-minister Ngige remanded in prison over N2bn fraud
Former Minister of Labour and Employment and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Chris Ngige, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre by an Abuja High Court.
This follows his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an eight-count charge involving alleged N2.2 billion contract fraud. The court ordered his remand pending the hearing and determination of his bail application.
3. No Christian, Muslim genocide in Nigeria – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Attorney General of the Federation, has dismissed claims of religious genocide in the country, insisting that neither Christians nor Muslims are being systematically targeted.
He stated that Nigeria’s security challenges are rooted in terrorism, criminality, and extremism, and urged the rejection of narratives that seek to divide the nation along religious lines.
4. Planned Christmas Day attacks uncovered
This headline refers to security concerns surrounding the festive period. While the specific details of the plot are in the original article, security alerts are frequently issued in Nigeria around Christmas due to a history of terrorist activities, particularly by groups like Boko Haram, who have previously targeted Christian gatherings and communities during the holidays. Security agencies are expected to be on high alert to thwart any potential threats.
Other Key Headlines
1. Police withdrawal: DSS officers lobby for VIP escort roles: Reportedly, officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) are seeking to fill the void created by the potential withdrawal of police security from VIPs and private citizens.
2. KWAM 1 loses grip on Awujale stool: This report likely involves a traditional leadership dispute concerning the Awujale of Ijebuland's stool, involving the popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1).
3 Inside Nigeria’s growing wave of job seekers using stolen certificates: An investigative report on the increasing trend of individuals using forged or stolen academic credentials to secure employment across Nigeria.
4. Osun hospital detains newborn, over mother’s N700k debt: A report on the controversial practice of a hospital detaining a newborn baby and mother over unpaid medical bills.
5. How I broke FUTA academic record with 4.98 CGPA – Varsity best graduate, Akindunbi: An interview with Akindunbi, the best graduating student from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), who achieved a near-perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.98.
5. AFCON: Bring it home, Mikel charges Eagles: Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, issues a rallying cry to the Nigerian national football team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
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