Victor Ezeja
Here are the top 10 stories from Nigerian daily newspapers for today, 29th March 2023 on Politics, business, entertainment and economy.
1. PDP Crisis: Damagum Replaces Iyorchia Ayu As Acting Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has appointed the Deputy National Chairman (North), Amb Umar Damagum, to replace Senator Iyorchia Ayu, as the national chairman in acting capacity.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe replacement followed a Benue State High Court order issued on Monday which restrained Ayu from parading himself as the national chairman of the party. Read more
2. Nigeria’s Presidency: We’ll Oppose Interim Government – Sen Adeyeye
National Coordinator of South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), Senator Dayo Adeyeye, has said that lovers of democracy in the country will oppose constitution of any interim government ahead of the May 29 presidential inauguration.
Adeyeye cautioned those calling for an interim government as a way of placating the grievances of certain politicians following the outcome of the February 25 Presidential Election.
3. Ortom withdraws petition against Senator-Elect Zam
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom said he has withdrawn his petition against the election of Senator-Elect Chief Titus Zam of the All Progressive Congress (APC). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Zam as Senator-Elect for Benue North West.
Zam polled 143,141 votes to defeat Governor Samuel Ortom of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 106,880 votes.
4. Buhari To Flag off Oil Exploration in Nasarawa, Say It will Boost Energy Security
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that the discovery and drilling of oil in Nasarawa State will lead to greater prosperity for Nigerians as well as enhance overall energy security for the country. Read more
5. Oyo Governor, Makinde, Inaugurates Trans-Kalabari Road in Rivers
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Tuesday inaugurated the Phase One of the Trans-Kalabari road constructed by the Nyseom Wike administration in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Makinde said Rivers State counterpart, governor Nyesom Wike, has performed very well in the state and he is following the footsteps.
6. Buhari, Akeredolu, Others Celebrate Tinubu at 71
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he clocks 71 today, with history beckoning on him to lead the country from May 29, 2023.
7. South East Deserves Senate Presidency – Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has stressed that the Southeast deserves the Senate presidency position, for the sake of euity, unity and peace of the country.
8. Queues Drop As Banks Increase Cash Payout To Customers
Banks have reportedly increased cash payout to customers leading to a sharp reduction in the long queues and massive crowds that characterised the cash dispensary points since January when the currency crisis hit the nation.
9. Report Reveals Cause of crude oil theft In Nigeria
The cause of crude oil racketeering has been attributed to lack of proper reporting of crude oil production, illegal refining, theft from wellheads and diversion from sophisticated pipelines network.
This was revealed in the Special Investigative Panel on Oil Theft/Losses in Nigeria report, submitted to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd), on Monday.
10. Otedola Urges Incoming Govt to Prioritise Power, Tackle Lingering Issues
Femi Otedola , Chairman of Geregu Power Plc has stressed the need for the incoming government to give priority to the power sector and tackle issues impeding the growth of the industry over the years.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
