The Newspapers – Things You Need To Know This Wednesday

The Newspapers – Things You Need To Know This Wednesday

Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed grave concern over insecurity challenges that have continued to confront the nation in the recent time. The group said the nation’s security system has become dysfunctional, saying the inability of the various security arms to wrestle those threatening the existence of Christians and other innocent citizens in Nigeria has exposed a terrible failure of the nation’s security.



2. The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has said that senate’s non-confirmation of his appointment won’t discourage him from carrying out his responsibilities. He made the statement after he visited the Lagos State Chief Judge, Mrs Opeyemi Oke, saying that with or without confirmation, work must continue.



3. The Nigeria Senate upon resumption of plenary after the New Year break discussed the insecurity in the nation. The Senate President in his opening speech addressed the nation’s insecurity, fuel scarcity and others, assuring that issues plaguing the nation would be tackled urgently.



4. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara has lamented recurring fuel scarcity in Nigeria. He said this Tuesday during his opening remarks at the resumption of the House of Representatives from its Christmas break. Speaking on the alleged reintroduction of fuel subsidy and scarcity of the product, the Speaker charged the relevant committees of the House to unravel the causes and claims.