Good morning in Nigeria. Welcome Naija News Top newspaper headlines in Nigeria on Friday, February 14, 2025
To improve the critical intervention of prisoners’ health care services, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a correctional center with 50 doctors and 100 nurses nationwide.
In addition, the President approved the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) doctors to be deployed to the correctional center during the year of service through the Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-ojo.
Naija News gathered that the decision aims to strengthen health care services and safeguard the rights of vulnerable prisoners.
To address the immediate shortage of staff, the Minister announced that the services of existing medical staff under the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCO) will exceed retirement age.
The minister also announced the completion of the renovation of the Kuye Relief Centre, transforming it into a modern facility.
Nigerian defense officer General Christopher Musa revealed that the Canadian embassy denied his visa and other senior military officers on Wednesday.
Naija News reported that General Mousa spoke in the annual speech of the National Association of National Security Institute (Aaniss) in Abuja on Thursday.
The head of defense personnel called the incident embarrassing and disappointing.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, who also participated in the event in Abuja, described the visa incident as rude and painful.
He praised General Moussa for his courage to tell this ugly story. “Thank you for the courage to say Canada rejects your visa. They can go to hell,” he said.
The National Security Advisor re-emphasizes the need for all to work to ensure that the country works.
The federal government announced a twelve-month suspension of registration of private universities in Nigeria.
The development is included in the statement issued by Folasade Boriowo’s Director of News and Public Relations.
She noted that the suspension approved by Education Minister Tunji Alausa could be extended for more than one year, based on the government’s assessment and conclusions.
The statement noted that the decision to ban the establishment of new private universities in Nigeria was to ensure that they meet the standards required for quality and sustainability.
Boriowo currently has 149 private universities in Nigeria, but they account for 10% of the country’s annual enrollment rate, the statement said.
The Senate and House of Representatives passed the 2025 appropriations bill on Thursday, which approved a total spending of 54.99 trillion for the entire fiscal year.
The approved budget outlines the main allocations of duplicate expenditures, capital items, debt services and statutory transfers. Here are the breakdowns of key points:
Legal transfer: ₦3.65 trillion
Recurring (non-DEBT) expenditure: ₦13.64 trillion
Capital expenditure: ₦23.96 trillion
Debt Services: ₦14.32 trillion
Fiscal deficit: ₦13.08 trillion
Deficit to GDP ratio: 1.52%
Oluwatosin Ajayi, Director General of the Department of National Services (DSS), advocated the need to allow communities to carry weapons to a certain level.
The DSS boss believes that Nigerian military, police, DSS and other security agencies cannot be everywhere at the same time.
He stressed that allowing local communities to hold a certain degree of guns would make them the first line of defense against insecurity.
Naija News reported that the DSS boss submitted the submission in Abuja during the inaugural annual speech of the National Association of Security Institutes (AANISS) on Thursday.
Babachir Lawal, former secretary of the former federal government (SGF), announced that the North will never forgive President Bola Tinubu for the hardships caused by his economic reforms.
Tinubu’s former ally Lawal made the claim in an interview with Punch, which was in line with former Kaduna Governor Nasir El -Rufai) raised concerns about dissatisfaction in the north.
According to Raul, the influence of the policy in the north has betrayed the northerners, which he called it a “stinging reform” that worsened poverty and economic suffering throughout the region.
Lawal’s comments coincide with the latest warning from Nasir El-Rufai, who predicts that President Tinubu may face a political uprising in 2027, similar to what happened to Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.
Babashir said the origin of the candidate was not important, noting that it was important that the candidate understands the needs of a Nigeria.
The Nigerian police force and Nigerian Air Force officials clashed over the custody of drug suspects, and a dramatic dispute at the checkpoint in Gidedo, Delta State, created a scene that quickly attracted public attention.
Triangle State Police Spokesman SP EDAFE BRIGHT provided clarity about the incident on Thursday through a post on X.com, explaining that a confrontation occurred while the police transported a suspect who suspected that it was possible Detenoid, Indian marijuana and Canada’s loud voice.
According to EDAFE, Air Force personnel allegedly familiar with the suspect escalated when police were stopped at the checkpoint and asked the suspect to be released.
EDAFE describes the incident as a regrettable event, assuring the public that efforts are being made to prevent recurrence.
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) refuted the claim that 3,907 firearms were missing in its armory, saying the allegations were misleading and inaccurate.
The troop headquarters explained in a statement Thursday that the figures mentioned in the recent report stem from an audit assessment conducted before the current Attorney General of Police (IGP) in 2019.
According to public relations official Muyiwa Adejobi, the alleged number of missing guns is a false statement because many weapons have been sent to officials to perform their duties and subsequently restored.
Naija News reported that police clarified that the report from the Office of the Federal Auditor General (AUGF) was misunderstood.
Police further noted that law enforcement agencies often face logistical challenges, especially during civil unrest, when officers were attacked and weapons plundered. However, significant efforts have been made to recover such weapons.
The force also addressed concerns raised by the Senate Public Accounts Committee, which plans to hold a hearing on the matter.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has harshly warned commercial banks not to force customers to withdraw less than 20,000 vehicles from automated teller machines (ATMs) (ATMs), despite sufficient account balances.
In Apex Bank’s recent Q&A Interpreter released after its review of ATM withdrawal fees, CBN stressed that customers have the right to withdraw up to 20,000 ATMSs operated by banks other than themselves.
Naija News reported that Apex Bank warned that banks that violated this rule would face sanctions.
“Any bank that has enough funds in its account to force customers to withdraw less than 20,000 per transaction, against their desire for higher amounts will violate the regulations and will be properly approved,” CBN said.
Clients are encouraged to file complaints if CBN encounters unnecessary withdrawal restrictions imposed by banks.
Betty Anyanwu-akeredolu, the wife of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, once said that if her husband listened to her, he would not die.
Naija News reported that former Ondo Governor Akeredolu (San) died of prostate cancer complications on December 27, 2023.
Mrs. Akeredolu said in an interview with online media that her husband did not listen to her advice and followed the instructions of spiritualists and pastors.
Online media, The Star asked her if she was against prayer and rejected all mental help in Akeredolu’s battle with cancer. She replied yes.
The former first lady of Ondo State described the government of Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa as “rudderless.”
Madame Akuredolu, speaking about the administration of President Bora Tinub, pointed out that only those who benefit from the government can get the benefits of their policies.
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