Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 19th June 2024 [Wednesday]

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Below is the summary of top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for today 19th June 2024 being Wednesday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 19th June 2024 [Wednesday]

1. Building Collapse in Abakaliki: A three-storey building under construction in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, collapsed on Tuesday, trapping two people. The building is reportedly owned by an Ebonyi State House of Assembly member.

2. Rivers Police Take Over LGAs: The Rivers Police Command has taken control of the 23 local government areas due to a succession crisis causing breakdowns in law and order, according to SP Grace Iringe-Koko.

3. Casualties in Rivers Succession Crisis: The succession crisis in Rivers State’s local government areas has resulted in the deaths of a policeman and a vigilance group member in Omuma Local Government Area.

4. Kwankwaso Warns of Kano Plot: NNPP national leader Rabiu Kwankwaso alleged on Tuesday that enemies of Kano are plotting to destabilize the state, urging residents to unite for the city’s peace and development.

5. Saraki Avoids Ilorin Durbar: Former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki stated he avoided the Ilorin Durbar for peace and out of respect for the Sheikh Alimi throne, accusing the state government of barring him due to his popularity.

6. Mob Justice in Taraba: A mob in Wukari LGA, Taraba State, set a man ablaze for fatally stabbing an 18-year-old female POS operator, who was preparing for her NECO exams.

7. Naira Appreciates Amid Holidays: The Naira appreciated slightly to N1480 against the US dollar in the parallel market on Tuesday, from N1490-N1500 last Friday.

8. NAFDAC’s Food Storage Warning: NAFDAC DG Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye advised Nigerians against keeping cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days, as stated by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola.

9. G-60 Demands Treason Trials: House of Representatives members under the G-60 group called for the trial of 23 former Rivers State local government chairmen loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accusing them of treason.

10. Kidnappers Arrested in Benue: Three suspected kidnappers were arrested by Community Volunteer Guards in Otukpo LGA, Benue State, at the Otukpo motor park while attempting to board a vehicle to Makurdi.