Nigerian Newspapers: 5 Things You Need To Know This Thursday Morning

Nigerian Newspapers: 5 things you need to know this Thursday morning

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iexclusive News Nigeria brings to you today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers

1.Yaba magistrates’ court has denied popular Yoruba actor Olarenwaju James aka Baba Ijesha bail. Baba Ijesha, in police custody for over one month, was arraigned on Wednesday. Baba Ijesha, through his lawyer, Kayode Olabiran, requested bail over his worsening health condition.

2.Disgraced and jailed ex-MD of the defunct Bank PHB, Francis Atuche, begs the Ikeja High Court for leniency, saying he will not steal customers’ money again. “I pray that God will place in your heart to be kind. I plead from the bottom of my heart. I’m extremely sorry. Today will be a turning point in my life. I’m very sorry,” he begged.

3. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Wednesday announced the creation of additional 56, 872 Polling Units (PUS) across the country. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakabu said in Abuja yesterday that the new PUs were historical because they were achieved 25 years after previous attempts.

4. The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital has upheld the election of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the October 10, 2020 election. The five-man panel led by Justice Theresa Orji-Abadua gave the judgement after dismissing the appeal of Eyitayo Jegede, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the election for lacking in merit.

5. Members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) overran a military formation in the southern part of Borno State on Tuesday and cart away weapons after a gun battle with the troops. A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF), Hamidu Abu confirmed the incident on Wednesday.