Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 21st October 2024 [Monday]

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 21st October 2024 being Monday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 21st October 2024 [Monday]

1. Police Manhunt Underway

The police have launched a search for the killers of three policemen in Lagos and Edo states within one week. The victims include Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Augustine Osupayi, killed by a mob in Lagos on Saturday. The police vow to crack down on jungle justice and attacks on officers.

2. CBN Extends Fee Suspension

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the suspension of processing fees on cash deposits exceeding N500,000 for individuals and N3 million for companies until March 31, 2025.

3. FG Rules Out Secession

The Federal Government emphasized national unity, stating that secession is not an option. Nigerians living together is an obligation, not a choice.

4. Army Debunks Chief’s Death Rumor

The Nigerian Army dismissed rumors about the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. A false report claimed Lagbaja died of cancer.

5. APC Predicts Election Win

All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje declared the party’s victory in the upcoming November 16 governorship election in Ondo State.

6. UK Deports Asylum Seekers

The United Kingdom deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers, the highest number on a single flight. This follows UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s controversial deportation plan.

7. Anambra State Tragedy

Gunmen killed 16 people, mostly youths, during the Onwa Asaa traditional festival in Nibo, Anambra State.

8. Presidential CSO Replaced

The Department of State Services (DSS) removed Adegboyega Fasasi as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, replacing him with Rasheed Atanda Lawal.

9. Oil Marketer Convicted

An Ikeja Special Offences Court sentenced oil marketer Victor Ojomo and his company to 30 years imprisonment for defrauding a businessman of N47,645,000.

10. Katsina State Bandit Attack

Bandits attacked Umguwar Bachaka community in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing three residents and abducting others.