Top Nigeria Newspapaer Headlines Today 1st September 2024 [Sunday]

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspapaer Headlines for Today 1st September 2024 being Sunday.

Top Nigeria Newspapaer Headlines Today 1st September 2024 [Sunday]

1. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has fired all executive directors at NIRSAL, a decision approved by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, marking the latest in a series of layoffs since his appointment.

2. The political crisis in Rivers State continues, with two groups of lawmakers holding parallel sittings at different locations, led by Martins Amaewhule and Victor Oko-Jumbo, respectively.

3. Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, a member of the opposition PDP, says he has no regrets working under President Bola Tinubu, an APC leader, and feels happy being part of the administration.

4. Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has congratulated Kelechi Ndukwe on his appointment as commander of a US Navy warship, following his promotion to Captain.

5. Minister Nyesom Wike has warned PDP governors against interfering in Rivers State party affairs, stating he won’t leave the party for anyone.

6. A Federal High Court has summoned the CBN Governor and Legal Services Head to appear with specific documents on September 2, regarding the money laundering case against Binance Holdings Limited.

7. Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed critics, saying their insults lack basis and he doesn’t care about misinterpretation of his posts.

8. The Federal Road Safety Corps reports four deaths and 20 injuries in multiple road accidents in Osun State, involving three vehicles.

9. US rapper Fatman Scoop has died aged 53 after suffering a medical emergency on stage, prompting tributes from the hip-hop world.

10. Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, representing Taraba State, after a remarkable journey to the title.