Naij.com Digest: Top 10 Must-Read News For This Wednesday

The Naij.com team has gathered the most important news for January 20, Wednesday. Find all the important things you might have missed below.

1. NSCDC To Support War Against Insurgency With 5,000 Officers

President Muhammadu Buhari is determined to finally wipe out the insurgency as 5,000 men will assist Nigerian army on the battlefield.

2. Okupe Opens Up On Involvement In Arms Deal Saga

Doyin Okupe, Goodluck Jonathan’s media aide, has reacted to allegations that companies linked to him got contracts from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

3. FG Ordered To Produce Sambo Dasuki In Court

Justice Ademola Adeniyi in his order said the court has not excused Dasuki’s absence in court and ordered his appearence on the next adjournment date.

4. Presidency Unveils Six Social Protection Programmes

The presidency has unveiled the six social protection programmes promised by President Muhammadu Buhari which would make life better for Nigerians.

5. Buhari Set To Appoint New GMD For The NNPC

Following the confirmation of Ibe Kachikwu as a minister reports emerged that President Buhari will soon name his replacement in NNPC.

6. Ex-Minister Adoke, Obaigbena, Others To Be Declared Wanted

Some top officials under the Goodluck Jonathan tenure who are currently outside the country will soon be declared wanted for fraud.

7. Buhari Promises Commitment To Polio Eradication

President Muhammadu Buhari has supported Aliko Dangote, and one of the richest men in the world Bill Gates initiatives to maintain Nigeria’s polio-free status, strengthen routine immunization.

8. Boko Haram Kingpin, 10 Others Caught In Borno

A suspected Boko Haram kingpin, Jarasu Shira, and 10 other suspected members of the sect were arrested in Damboa, Borno state.

9. Court Sends Nnamdi Kanu To Kuje Prison

Court orders DSS to take Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra to prison. The judge made the order following a request by Kanu’s counsel, Chief Chuks Muomah, that his client be transferred to prison.

10. Antigraft: Army Orders Officers To Declare Asset

Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has directed all officers of the Nigerian Army who have not declared their assets to do so immediately.

 

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