Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 21st August 2024 [Wednesday]

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 21st August 2024 being Wednesday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 21st August 2024 [Wednesday]

1. The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the lower court’s ruling reinstating Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. The appellate court dismissed the appeal by the Edo State House of Assembly that sought to uphold Shaibu’s impeachment.

2. The Central Bank of Nigeria reported a surge in remittance inflows, reaching $553 million in July 2024, marking a 130 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023.

3. The Anambra State Police Command uncovered a kidnappers’ hideout in Umuduru, Ihiala Local Government Area, rescuing a kidnapped victim without harm. The operation involved a joint team of police, military, and vigilante groups.

4. Ondo State’s Amotekun Corps arrested nine individuals accused of various crimes at different locations across the state.

5. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the death of a 58-year-old man who had engaged in a 19-day fast. The incident occurred in the Alagbado area of the state on Monday morning.

6. Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi called on the Tinubu administration to clarify details regarding the newly acquired presidential jet and the sale of the old ones. Obi noted that despite the government’s denials, the jet is now in the country.

7. The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed two appeals by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who sought to stop his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an N80 billion money laundering case.

8. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) instructed workers to shut down the economy if its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, is arrested. The directive follows an invitation to Ajaero by the police over alleged terrorism financing.

9. Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State, passed away in Abuja on Monday evening after collapsing at a meeting at INEC headquarters.

10. The Rivers State Government confirmed two cases of Mpox infections. Health Commissioner Dr. Adaeze Oreh assured the public that the Ministry of Health has implemented measures to address the situation