Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 7th September 2024 [Saturday]

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for Today 7th September 2024 being Saturday.

Too Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 7th September 2024 [Saturday]

1. Twenty Killed in Floods in Yobe’s Bade Local Government Area
The Chairman of Bade Local Government Area in Yobe, Alhaji Babagana Ibrahim, reported on Friday that twenty people have lost their lives due to severe flooding that has affected the region since early August. Many of the victims were trapped under the debris of collapsed mud houses, Ibrahim stated in Gashua.

2. President Tinubu Calls Petrol Price Hike a “Bold and Unprecedented Decision”
President Bola Tinubu has addressed the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. Speaking to Nigerians in Beijing, China, after concluding his official visit, Tinubu described the price hike as a “bold and unprecedented decision” crucial for Nigeria’s progress.

3. Federal Government Denies Age Limit for NECO and WAEC Exams
The Federal Government has clarified that there is no age restriction for students taking the National Examinations Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams. Dr. Tanko Sununu, Minister of State for Education, made this announcement on Friday during a World Literacy Day event in Abuja.

4. EFCC Recovers $180,300 for Canadian Romance Scam Victims
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, announced on Thursday that the agency has recovered $180,300 for two Canadian victims of a romance scam. The EFCC also intercepted 53 stolen vehicles from Canada that had been shipped into Nigeria.

5. Court Sets Date for Hearing on Forfeited Funds Linked to Emefiele
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has scheduled September 12 for the hearing of all applications related to forfeited funds and properties associated with former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele.

6. US Court Sentences Nigerian Brothers to 17 Years for Sextortion
A US court has sentenced Nigerian brothers Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and Samson Ogoshi, 21, to 17 years and six months in prison for their involvement in a sextortion scheme that led to the tragic suicide of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay.

7. Kebbi Police Kill Bandit, Arrest Two; Seize Weapons
The Kebbi State Police Command reported on Friday that its operatives have killed a suspected bandit and arrested two others in a local community. The operation resulted in the recovery of three AK-47 rifles and ammunition, according to spokesperson Nafiu Abubakar.

8. MAPOLY Students Begin Receiving Loan Credit Alerts
Students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta have started receiving credit alerts for the loans they applied for, as confirmed by the institution’s Rector, Dr. Adeoye Odedeji. He made the announcement on Friday during the inauguration of the new members of the Students Union Government (SUG).

9. Chief Obasanjo to Chair African Biblical Leadership Initiative Conference
Former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will chair the African Biblical Leadership Initiative Conference (ABLI) hosted by the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) in October. Mr. Samuel Sanusi, a Pastor and General Secretary of BSN, announced this at a news conference on Friday in Lagos.

10. Gombe Police Detain Nine Suspects for Various Crimes
The Police Command in Gombe State has detained nine suspects for a range of offenses. ASP Abdullahi Buhari, the command’s Public Relations Officer, revealed at a news conference that the suspects face charges including armed robbery, aiding concealment, criminal conspiracy, theft, and receiving stolen property.