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Nigerian news headlines for Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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According to Diaspora digital media (DDM) here are the top Nigerian news headlines for today, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, as reported by major newspapers across the country.
Victoria Wickliffe takes over as UNILAG registrar
Mrs. Victoria Abosede Wickliffe has officially assumed office as the substantive Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Her appointment, approved by the UNILAG Governing Council on December 6, 2024, took effect on February 1, 2025.
PSC denies ordering IGP Egbetokun’s retirement
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has clarified that it has no constitutional authority over the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
In response to reports of an alleged directive for IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s retirement, the PSC’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, emphasized that such claims are unfounded.
No plans to hike electricity tariffs by 65%—FG
The Nigerian government has dismissed rumors of an imminent 65% increase in electricity tariffs.
According to President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen, the federal government has not approved any such hike but remains committed to improving the country’s power sector.
IPC condemns threats against journalist Tayo Oyeladun
The International Press Centre (IPC), through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub, has raised concerns over threats to the life of Nigerian journalist Tayo Oyeladun of Lagelu FM, Ibadan.
The group also condemned the invasion of Joy FM 96.5 Otukpo, calling for urgent protection for media professionals in Nigeria.
Nigeria Prize for Science and Literature opens 2025 nominations
The Nigerian Prize for Science and the Nigerian Prize for Literature have begun accepting entries for their 2025 awards.
This year’s Science Prize will focus on innovations in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Digital Technologies.
Meanwhile, the Literature Prize is open to prose fiction submissions.
Experts oppose FG’s airport project refunds
Nigerian economic experts have criticized the federal government’s plan to refund N4 billion to Kebbi State for airport projects.
They argue that it contradicts fiscal responsibility policies.
They caution that such expenditures may set a precedent for other states to demand similar reimbursements.
Ojukwu’s exile and political survival
Discussions surrounding the Nigerian Civil War continue to generate interest, but a crucial aspect of the story—the exile and survival of Biafra’s leader, Odumegwu Ojukwu—remains underexplored.
Analysts argue that understanding his diplomatic engagements after the war offers deeper insight into Nigeria’s post-war reconciliation.
The 1999 Constitution and Nigeria’s ‘big government’
Analysts argue that Nigeria’s governance structure, shaped by the 1999 Constitution, has contributed to inefficiencies in public administration.
They highlight Section 14(3) of the Constitution, which mandates equitable government representation, as a major factor in sustaining a bloated public sector.
U.S. deportation policy may affect 4,000 Nigerians
Nigeria is preparing for the possible deportation of thousands of its citizens from the United States.
Analysts warn that President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies could result in the return of approximately 4,000 Nigerians this year.
They believe this could pose economic and social challenges for Nigeria.
A case for Nigeria’s presumptive tax regime
Tax experts have called for the adoption of a presumptive tax regime in Nigeria to ease compliance for small businesses and low-income earners.
They argue that such a system could improve tax collection efficiency and foster better cooperation between taxpayers and revenue agencies.
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