Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 25th July 2024 [Thursday]

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for Today 25th July 2024 Being Thursday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 25th July 2024 [Thursday]

1. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has advised against protests targeting President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating it is too early for such actions. After presenting former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim to President Tinubu on Wednesday, Uzodimma addressed reporters, saying South East Governors oppose the protest due to potential hijacking.

2. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied involvement in any planned nationwide protest over economic hardship. Reports indicate some youths are organizing protests from August 1 to 15 against the rising cost of living.

3. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implement the 2024 Budget and promote a transparent and efficient financial management system, as stated by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.

4. The Federal Government has resumed the trial of 300 individuals accused of terrorism and other serious crimes. This was announced by Michael Abu, Head of Strategic Communication at the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), in a statement on Wednesday.

5. A baby reportedly lost consciousness after being tear-gassed during a clash between supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and loyalists of former governor Nyesom Wike in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Wednesday.

6. Owners of local refineries, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, claim they can help Nigeria stop importing refined petroleum products within 18 months if the Federal Government collaborates with their plans. The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria stated that several refineries are nearing completion, which will join the 650,000-capacity Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

7. A banker, Kamaluddeen Lawal, and three businessmen have been arrested in Kano for fraudulently recycling and manipulating cash deposits intended for savings.

8. An Ondo State Family Court has ordered the remand of Pastor Adetunji Obatayo in the Olokuta Correctional Centre for sexually assaulting his foster daughter and procuring abortions for her three times. The victim has been living with the pastor since 2020.

9. President Bola Tinubu has signed into law bills aimed at accelerating development across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. He first assented to the North-West Development Commission (Establishment) Bill 2024, followed by the South-East Development Commission (Establishment) Bill 2023.

10. Nigeria’s former First Lady, Hajia Mariam Sani Abacha, and her son, Mohammed Sani Abacha, have filed an appeal in Abuja against the President, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and two others seeking the recovery of property allegedly unlawfully revoked from the late General Sani Abacha.