Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 16th August 2024 [Friday]

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for Today 16th August 2024 being Friday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 16th August 2024 [Friday]

1. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has praised President Bola Tinubu for his modesty, highlighting that the President avoids extravagance. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja on Thursday, Shettima humorously noted that his own attire is more elaborate than Tinubu’s, who consistently wears just one wristwatch.

2. Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Lagos Federal High Court has issued an interim forfeiture order for $2.045 million and seven properties connected to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele.

3. The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the high rates of out-of-school children and the Almajiri issue in the region, with support from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).

4. The Bida Emirate in Niger State held a prayer session on Thursday, seeking divine intervention for abundant rainfall and a bountiful harvest in the state and across Nigeria, due to concerns over an impending drought.

5. The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This was disclosed in a statement by NJC spokesperson, Soji Oye, on Thursday.

6. Nigeria has seen its first drop in inflation in 19 months, with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reporting that inflation fell to 33.40 percent in July, down from 34.19 percent in June.

7. In response to the Monkeypox outbreak, the Federal Government has heightened monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points into the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, revealed this in a statement on Thursday, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and External Relations, Tashikalmah Hallah.

8. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged African leaders to take more strategic and deliberate actions to curb the brain drain from the continent. He emphasized the need to combat tribalism, reward merit, and reform outdated judicial systems.

9. The Ekiti State Police Command has charged a 20-year-old herder, Mohamadu Bello, before an Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly destroying farm produce worth N3.8 million, owned by four individuals. The police prosecutor, Inspector Elijah Adejare, informed the court on Thursday that the incident occurred on August 10 in Ido Ile Ekiti.

10. An Abuja Magistrate’s Court has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) permission to detain Mr. Jimi Lawal, an associate of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, for 14 days. The detention follows Lawal’s failure to meet his bail conditions.