CDA News summary from Nigerian Newspapers on Sunday 05-01-2024
Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Ondo State Government on Saturday confirmed the death of the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi, popularly known as Tukana. Oluwatuyi served as Chairman Akure…
If Alex Otti is performing so well, why are people not decamping to Labour Party -APC Chieftain, Donatus Nwankpa
Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, the APC National Welfare Secretary, has expressed doubts about Governor Alex Otti’s chances in the 2027 Abia State governorship election. While Nwankpa didn’t make a definitive prediction, he questioned Otti’s party affiliation, pointing out that independent candidates…
Gov Ododo orders crackdown on Kogi Community attackers
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has ordered an immediate crackdown on the attackers responsible for the recent violence in the Odo-Ape community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued on Saturday and…
Azare assumes duty as 34th CP A’Ibom Police Command
BABA Mohammed Azare has assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police (CP), Akwa Ibom State Commanding following recent new postings by Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun. Born in Azare Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, CP Azare…
South East leaders beg Tinubu to order dismantling of road blocks, checkpoints
South-East leaders on Saturday pleaded with President Bola Tinubu, to order for the dismantling of checkpoints and roadblocks in the area, saying that the roadblocks make goods expensive. The leaders also appealed to the President to use his good offices…
Kogi youths block highway over killings, kidnappings
Youths of Odo-Ape community, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, protesting the killing of two persons by gunmen have blocked a federal highway. Unknown gunmen struck yesterday in Odo-Ape, killing two people in their farm. A resident of the…
More Than 3.5m Displaced In Myanmar, Says UN
More than 3.5 million people have been displaced by armed conflict in Myanmar, an increase of 1.5 million from last year, the United Nations said Friday, warning that the country’s humanitarian crisis could worsen. Since the military seized power in…
Salah Targets Premier League Glory In ‘Last Year’ At Liverpool
Mohamed Salah says he is motivated to do “something special” in what he believes will be his last year at Liverpool. The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot’s…
US House Rejects Trump-Backed Speaker In First Ballot
The new US Congress was thrown into chaos on its first day Friday as rebel right-wing Republicans defied incoming president Donald Trump to block Mike Johnson from returning as speaker of the House of Representatives. The Louisiana congressman — who…
Experts caution NGO against disclosure of donors details
A Digital Trust expert, Amaka Ibeji has expressed concern over the decision by Martins Vincent Otse Initiative (MVOI) to publicly disclose bank statements containing personal details of its donors. Ibeji, who is also the Founder of PALS Hub, expressed the…