Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 30th August 2024 [Friday]

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for Today 30th August 2024 being Friday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 30th August 2024 [Friday

1. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted successful airstrikes against terrorists in the Jubillaram area near Lake Chad, eliminating several militants. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, announced on Thursday in Abuja. He attributed the success of the operation to the terrorists being forced to higher ground due to heavy rainfall.

2. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has cracked down on profiteers engaging in excessive pricing of goods and services across Nigeria, according to Executive Vice Chairman/CEO Tunji Bello. The commission also condemned market associations for price-fixing practices.

3. Resident doctors on the current seven-day strike face the possibility of losing their salaries for the period, the Federal Government warned on Thursday. Ado Bako, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Health, stated that the government plans to enforce the “No Work, No Pay” policy against the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

4. Relief is coming for tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals struggling with high electricity bills, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 50% electricity subsidy. This benefit will cover federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

5. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja yesterday for an official visit to Beijing, China, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring economic opportunities. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed the president would make a brief stopover in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

6. At least 37 bandits were reportedly killed in Matusgi village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after local residents fought back against a gang attempting to kidnap villagers.

7. Halliru Liman, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Wasagu Division in Kebbi State, was shot dead by a soldier at a checkpoint in Zamfara. According to Zamfara Police spokesperson Yazid Abubakar, Liman was killed in the Danmarke area, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, by military personnel from Operation Dadarin Daji.

8. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary policy that allowed visitors to apply for work permits within Canada. The policy, introduced in August 2020, aimed to assist visitors unable to leave the country due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

9. Legal practitioner Olusegun Agunloye was arraigned on Thursday before a Chief Magistrate Court in Akure for alleged forgery. He is accused of presenting a fake Will belonging to the late Benjamin Ejelonu at the court’s probate registry.

10. A 39-year-old man, Bassey Ikpi, was arraigned on Thursday before the Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court in Ebute-Metta, accused of defrauding individuals and companies while posing as a forex trader. The police have charged him with conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence, fraud, and breach of public peace.