Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 23rd June 2024 [Sunday]

Good morning Nigeria, and the world at large.

Below is the summary of top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for today 23rd June 2024 being Sunday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 23rd June 2024 [Sunday]

1. Atiku Abubakar, who ran as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura. Their meeting was captured in a viral video that circulated on Saturday.

2. A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a permanent order forfeiting properties worth N11.1 billion and N1.04 billion to the Federal Government. These properties are linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke finalized the forfeiture after considering a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by counsel Chineye Okezie.

3. Ousted chairmen of local government areas in Rivers State are contesting decisions made by newly inaugurated caretaker chairmen to dissolve standing committees within their councils. Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, the former Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, criticized caretaker chairman Darlington Orji, arguing that Orji lacked the legitimacy to dissolve these committees.

4. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Command, has arrested two former Union Bank staff in Makurdi, Benue State. Idah Ogoh and Agbo Okwute are accused of stealing N4,199,500.00 belonging to a deceased customer. The arrest was made following a statement by Mr. Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media and Publicity for the commission.

5. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denounced a viral video showing policemen encouraging a young man to abuse the Naira. The police stated that such actions violate the provisions of the CBN Act and are demeaning to the officers and the NPF as a whole.

6. Retired Nigerian Army Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwe was fatally attacked by suspected armed robbers at his Sunshine Homes Estate in Abuja around 3 am on Saturday.

7. A Police Inspector was killed by suspected naval officers in the Okokomaiko area of Ojo Local Government Area, Lagos State. The Inspector and four colleagues were on routine patrol in the Igbo-Elerin area of Ojo when the incident occurred.

8. The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered what appears to be a staged kidnapping involving 20-year-old student Collins Ikwebe and five of his schoolmates. The case came to light following a distressing social media post by a friend of one of the suspects, which went viral on Saturday.

9. A 16-year-old apprentice barber identified as Dimeji was swept away on Friday after heavy rainfall near St. Anthony Secondary School in Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Dimeji accidentally stepped into a canal, thinking there was a pedestrian plank crossing the gully, and was swept away by erosion.

10. The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction and sentencing of eight individuals.