Today’s Major Nigerian Headlines – Monday, 9th September 2024

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Good Morning, Nigeria!
Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top headlines in Nigerian newspapers for today, Monday, 9th September 2024:

1. President Tinubu Plans Major Cabinet Shakeup

President Bola Tinubu is reportedly preparing for a major cabinet reshuffle this week to infuse new energy and ideas into his administration. Sources close to the presidency revealed to the Sunday Tribune that this move is aimed at addressing the stagnant performance of several ministers. The reshuffle is expected to take place before the president heads to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, signaling a fresh start as he engages on the international stage. Criticism regarding the performance of certain ministers has grown, prompting the planned shakeup.

2. Atiku Slams Tinubu’s VAT Hike, Calls It Burdensome for Nigerians

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Tinubu’s proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT), warning it will worsen the economic struggles of Nigerians. Atiku accused the administration of punishing citizens with excessive taxes instead of finding solutions to improve their lives. He also criticized the government’s removal of import duties on essential food products like rice, which has left farmers and local industries in distress.

3. Nigerian Army Denies Mass Soldier Resignation Over Low Morale

The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its personnel due to low morale and corruption. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army’s spokesperson, stated that the reports were misleading and intended to create discord. He clarified that service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary, and the claim that soldiers are resigning en masse due to poor welfare is baseless.

4. Bandit Leader Lowers Levy on Zamfara Village After Negotiation

Residents of Moriki, Zamfara State, have managed to negotiate with bandit leader Bello Turji, reducing the ransom he imposed on them from ₦50 million to ₦30 million. The levy, due by Wednesday, was imposed as compensation for the death of Turji’s cattle, allegedly killed by military forces. Despite warnings from the local army commander not to pay, villagers fear reprisals if they fail to meet the demand.

5. Mass Burial for 48 Victims of Niger Tanker Explosion

Forty-eight victims of the petrol tanker explosion in Niger State, whose bodies were burned beyond recognition, were laid to rest in a mass burial. The tragic accident, which occurred on Sunday morning on the Agaie-Bida Road, claimed the lives of at least 30 people and also killed over 50 cattle. Rescue operations uncovered additional victims, bringing the death toll higher than initially reported.

6. Tafawa-Balewa Urges Patience with Tinubu, Cites Economic Challenges

Former PDP presidential hopeful, Dr. Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa-Balewa, has called on Nigerians to be patient with President Tinubu, acknowledging that he inherited a near-bankrupt nation. Tafawa-Balewa emphasized the need for Tinubu to cut unnecessary government expenses and reduce the number of ministries to free up resources for economic recovery.

7. NDLEA Seizes Europe-Bound Cocaine Hidden in Sanitary Pads

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