23rd December 2019 Nigerian Newspaper Headlines

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Olujimi accepts Fayose’s apology, seeks Ekiti PDP unity

A National Assembly member, Senator Biodun Olujimi, said on Friday that she had accepted the apology of former governor Ayodele Fayose, saying the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State needed genuine reconciliation and unity of purpose to forge ahead.

Olujimi, who said she nursed no bitterness or hatred against anybody, called on the PDP leadership in the state to reach out to all aggrieved members of the party and bring them back to the fold.

Social Media Regulation Bill Not Political: Presidency

The presidency has said that the federal government’s plan to regulate the social media, is aimed at protecting the minority and vulnerable groups.
According to the presidency, the aim is not for the Buhari administration to shrink the media space and voices of dissent.

Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu made this known while speaking in Abuja during a dinner organized by the Press Corps of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC.

Ajimobi Left N19k From N5.2b Withdrawn 3 Weeks To Handing Over: Gov Makinde

Danjuma Must Speak Now And Free Us From Bondage He Put Us In: Ex-minister

A statement by retired General,
Theophilus Danjuma about some hidden things he knows about the country that could give Nigerians sleepless nights has continued to stir the reaction of many.

During a book launch in Ibadan, Oyo state, Danjuma, a former minister of defence was quoted to have said; “If I tell you what I know that is happening in Nigeria today, you will no longer sleep.

Nigerian Universities Full Of Unqualified Lecturers: ASUU

Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has said that many unqualified persons now teach in universities in the country.

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The ASUU national president said this on Sunday while lamenting about the recruitment system in universities around the country.

19 Inmates Released From Kuje Prison

19 inmates have been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre by the Presidential Committee on Correctional Services Reform and Decongestion.

According to Justice Ishaq Bello, Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory
High Court, heading the committee, the freedom granted the inmates was in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration resolve to decongest custodial centers across the federation.

Money moves to make before 2020

With only a few days left of 2019, do find some time to get some clarity around your personal finances. Of course, with the spending frenzy, all the parties and activities, it is easy to put aside such a mundane task till next year, but don’t procrastinate.

The end of year is always a good time to take stock and to prepare yourself for a new year. Your personal finances need periodic attention. Spare one morning for your personal finances so you can start 2020 with some clarity.

Give Us Leah Sharibu As Christmas Gift: Northern Christians Beg Buhari

Christian leaders in Nigeria’s North under the auspices of Nothern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), have asked President Muhammadu to give Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu to the Christian community as Christmas gift.

According to the Northern Christian
Elders, the federal government has the “wherewithal and the competency” to effect the release of Miss Sharibu who has been held by the Boko Haram insurgents since abduction, 2018

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Lucky Fans Went On Bus Ride In Lagos with Fireboy DML, It was Amazing! (Video)

Fast-rising singer, Fireboy DML took time out to appreciate his loyal fans at a private party where fans had to come to meet the singer and had fun with him.

Lai Mohammed To US: Farmers-Herders Clashes Have Nothing To Do With Religion

The federal government has reacted to reports that Nigeria has been placed on the US Special Watch-List (SWL) for countries that allow severe violations of religious freedom.

Mike Pompeo, US secretary of state, on Friday, announced that Nigerian, Cuba, Nicaragua and Sudan are part of the countries that tolerate severe religious violations.

However, in a statement on Sunday, Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, said the US was misled has been misled by the propaganda