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Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Friday 29th March 2024.

The PUNCH: Barely 48 hours after restating the need to increase the capital base of Deposit Money Banks for improved productivity, the Central Bank of Nigeria has announced new guidelines on its recapitalisation policy for banks in the country. The new guidelines were disclosed in a statement signed by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali, in Abuja on Thursday.


Vanguard: In a statement yesterday, the CBN unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, raising the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation by 900 per cent to N500 billion from N50 billion.


The Nation: A traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo Ogenerukeywe, has been detained by the Delta State Police command in connection with the killing of 17 officers and soldiers of the Nigeria Army 15 days ago. The state Police Commissioner Abaniwonda Olufemi said Oghenerukevwe, who is the Urhukpe I of Emu Kindom, “turned himself in” shortly after the Defence Headquarters declared him and seven other wanted.


Daily Trust: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pegged the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at N500 billion. In a circular signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Haruna Mustafa, the apex bank gave all commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks and promoters of proposed banks 24 months, commencing from April 1, 2024, and terminating on March 31, 2026, to meet the requirements.

Thank you for reading, that is all for today, see you again tomorrow for a review of Nigerian newspapers.



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Party Crisis: APC diaspora chairman sues for peace in Enugu

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, Diaspora Chairman, Italy Chapter, Prince Chima Ibezim has urged party leaders and stakeholders in Enugu to resolve the crisis rocking the party in the state.

Ibezim, who is also the Financial Director APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, CDC, made the call in a statement on Friday in Lagos.

He tasked stakeholders to work towards strengthening the party in the state and the South East.

While describing the current crisis in the chapter as unfortunate, Ibezim advised all to embrace peace and not fragment the party in the state and the region.

He implored party members to always work and cooperate with consistent and committed party leaders in the South East to strengthen APC in the region.

According to him, such leaders included the Commissioner representing Enugu State in the Federal Character Commission, FCC, and Ginika Tor, among others.

He said the politician has really worked tirelessly in the South East and all over Nigeria, for the emergence of the Renewed Hope administration.

Ibezim said that under President Bola Tinubu, the South-East should be more united and position itself better to add more value and reap bountifully from the present administration.

He implored the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, the Chairman of Progressive Governors Forum, Governor Hope Uzodinma and other well-meaning South-East party leaders to use their good offices to resolve the present problems in the Enugu chapter.

DAILY POST recalls that the APC has been rocked by a crisis in Enugu since party stakeholders passed a vote-of-no-confidence on the party Chairman, Mr Ugochukwu Agballah.





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Tinubu, Ghanaian President, Akufo-Addo share birthday

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Today, March 29, President Bola Tinubu is not the only leader blowing out candles. Across the border, Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, is also celebrating his special day.

As both nations celebrate their leaders, it is a unique moment of shared joy between the neighbours who are constantly at odds over jollof rice, music, and football.

While Nigerians honour Tinubu, Ghanaians extend warm wishes to their leader.

Both presidents come from influential backgrounds.

Tinubu, aged 72, was born in Lagos into the merchant family of Abibatu Mogaji, who held the esteemed position of Iyaloja of Lagos.

Akufo-Addo, 80, was born in Swalaba, a suburb of Accra, Ghana, on March 29, 1944, to a well-known Ghanaian royal and political family as the son of Adeline and Edward Akufo-Addo.

In terms of education, Akufo-Addo studied Law in the UK and was admitted to the bar in England (Middle Temple) in 1971 and in Ghana in 1975.

According to transcripts, Tinubu studied at Southwest College (now Richard J. Daley College) in Chicago before transferring to Chicago State University. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with Honours on June 22, 1979. His area of study was Accounting.

Tinubu secured the Lagos West senate seat in 1992 as a member of the Social Democratic Party. Later on, he got involved with the National Democratic Coalition, a pro-democracy group. After being imprisoned for his pro-democracy activities, he escaped into exile in 1994.

He returned to Nigeria in 1998.

In 1999, Tinubu, who is now a member of the Alliance for Democracy party, was elected as the governor of Lagos state. He was then reelected in 2003.

He helped to form a new political party, the All Progressives Congress.

In the 2023 general elections, he was one of the 18 presidential candidates. He emerged victorious over Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democracy Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, who were considered the front-runners.

Tinubu constitutionally began his presidency 10 months ago on May 29, 2023.

In contrast, Akufo-Addo, a lawyer and politician, became president of Ghana in January 2017.

In 1992, he became a member of the New Patriotic Party and represented the party as a member of Parliament for three consecutive terms (1996–2008). During President John Kufuor’s tenure, Akufo-Addo held the positions of Attorney General and Minister of Justice from 2001 to 2003. In that year, he assumed the role of foreign minister, which he held until 2007. He made the decision to resign from his position in order to participate in the contest to become the NPP’s flag bearer in the 2008 presidential election.

In the 2008 Ghanaian presidential election, Akufo-Addo won the first round with over 49% of the vote, but was narrowly defeated by John Evans Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress, taking 49.77% of the vote in the second round.

In the 2012 election, Akufo-Addo was the NPP’s candidate, facing John Mahama, who won with 50.7 per cent. Akufo-Addo and the NPP challenged the results, but the Supreme Court upheld Mahama’s victory in August 2013.

Akufo-Addo accepted the outcome. He was lauded for his response to the ruling, which helped diffuse tensions in the country.

In 2016, Akufo-Addo stood as the NPP presidential candidate for a third time. He again faced Mahama in the election, which was held on December 7. This time, Akufo-Addo was declared the winner, with about 53.8 per cent of the vote.. Akufo-Addo was inaugurated on January 7, 2017.

The country’s next presidential election was held on December 7, 2020. Akufo-Addo was reelected outright in the first round of voting, with slightly more than 51 per cent of the vote.
Akufo-Addo was sworn in for his second term on January 7, 2021.

Meanwhile, both Presidents are at critical junctures in their tenure. Nigeria is currently facing significant economic challenges, and the frequency of kidnappings has reached alarming levels. Akufo-Addo finds himself caught in squabble over an anti-LGBTQ bill.



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Tinubu appoints Abdullahi Bello new chairman for Code of Conduct Bureau

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, announced the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, pending confirmation by the Senate.

Bello takes over from Prof Isah Mohammed, whom former President Muhammadu Buhari appointed in November 2018.

This was announced in a statement signed Thursday, by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new Chairman of Code of Conduct Bureau.’

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Ngelale described Bello as “A consummate professional with more than 25 years of work experience in consulting, banking, law enforcement, financial services, and academia.

The CCB was established in 1979 when the Constitution provided a list of Codes of Conduct for public officers.

However, it only got its legal mandate in 1989 under the Babangida regime.

The Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Chapter 58 LFN 1990 mandates the Bureau to among other things, receive asset declarations by public officers, examine the declaration, retain custody of such declarations and make them available for inspection by any citizen of Nigeria on such terms and conditions as the National Assembly may prescribe.

Tinubu says he expects the new Chairman, upon confirmation by the Senate, to “lead the Bureau with utmost integrity toward the realisation of its mandate of maintaining high standards of public morality in the conduct of government business.”

The new Chairman must also “ensure that the actions and behaviour of public officers conform to the highest standards of morality and accountability,” the statement read.

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Tinubu appeals to religious Leaders: Do Not Denigrate Nigeria In Your Sermons; Pray For The Nation Instead

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Peter Obi Meets Labour Party’s Edo State Governorship Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Photos)

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In a significant political development, Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has held a meeting with Olumide Akpata, the party’s 2024 gubernatorial candidate in Edo State.

Obi disclosed this interaction via his official X handle on Thursday, highlighting the constructive nature of their discussions. Expressing his support for Akpata’s gubernatorial ambitions, Obi wished him success in his political journey.

The former Anambra Governor reiterated his commitment to unity, emphasizing his collaborative efforts with Akpata in their shared mission to contribute to the progress of Nigeria.

In his statement, Obi wrote,

“Yesterday, I met with my dear younger brother and gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party in Edo State, @OlumideAkpata, and had very productive and fruitful discussions. I wish him well, as we remain united in our efforts to build the New Nigeria.”



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2027 is about Peter Obi, not LP – Kenneth Okonkwo

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Nollywood actor and former spokesperson of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo has said the crisis rocking the party would not affect Peter Obi if he decides to run for the presidency again in 2027.

He explained that politics is about the candidate and not the political party.

Speaking in a recent interview with Arise TV, Okonkwo said Peter Obi represents “a new Nigeria” regardless of any political platform he is contesting on.

He said, “2027 is about Peter Obi, not about Labour Party. Anybody who is bringing Peter Obi on the table, is bringing the new Nigeria, a new third force, absolute victory.

“When you come to elections, you take about candidates, not political parties. Peter Obi electrified Labour Party. He has no business to lose sleep over whatever is happening in any political party. How many months did he joined Labour Party? And he made what he made. People are loyal to his person. The new Nigeria is loyal to his people.”





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“Whom God has blessed no man can curse” – AY Comedian shows off renovated mansion months after fire accident

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Nigerian comedian AY Makun has shown off an incredible restoration of his Lagos house, which was wrecked by fire months ago.

Remember that social media users awoke to the news of the fire that happened in August 2023, shocking fans and the entertainment industry.

As of the time of the fire, sources indicated that AY and his family were on holiday abroad, guaranteeing their safety.

While the cause of the fire remains unknown, photographs released online show the roof enveloped in flames.

Despite the calamity, AY shown remarkable resilience. He used social media to express his gratitude for his family’s safety and to highlight the importance of faith and family.

Moving on, AY Makun has shown off his Lagos house, which has been nicely restored months after the fire occurred.

The actor came to Facebook and shared a video of the meticulously restored residence, which looks to be more gorgeous than the old house.

Sharing the video, AY wrote “Whom God has blessed no man can curse. We give God all the Glory.”



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