Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 9th July 2024 [Tuesday]

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for Today 9th July 2024 being Tuesday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 9th July 2024 [Tuesday]

1. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed new charges at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory against Godwin Emefiele, the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The EFCC accuses Emefiele of approving the printing of N684,590,000 at a cost of N18.96 billion.

2. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, on Monday, rejected a request to transfer the N80.2 billion fraud trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello from Abuja to Kogi State. In a letter dated July 2 and signed by his Special Assistant, Joshua Aji, Justice Tsoho agreed with the EFCC that Bello should be tried in Abuja.

3. On Monday, the Federal Government announced a planned 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities as part of its efforts to combat rising inflation, which has impoverished many Nigerians. The government also expressed its intention to collaborate with states to expand land cultivation nationwide.

4. There was anxiety in the Dong community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Monday following the escape of a hyena from the wildlife park. The hyena escaped from its confinement on Sunday, causing panic among residents.

5. As part of the ongoing investigation into the N2.6 billion allegedly spent on Nigeria Air, the EFCC has debriefed top officials of Ethiopian Airlines regarding its findings on the failed project. During the meeting, the team led by Ethiopian Airlines’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, claimed that the Ministry of Aviation owed them $211,000.

6. Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa stated on Monday that the recent bombings in Gwoza and Pulka towns in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, were intended to embarrass the government. During a courtesy call on Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, the Defence Chief assured Nigerians that the perpetrators would not succeed.

7. A Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of a case filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai against the State House of Assembly and the Attorney General of the State to July 17, 2024. El-Rufai is challenging a House committee report that accused him of corruption.

8. The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, has issued a 7-day ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to re-present the 2024 budget. The order was given during the first sitting of the pro-Wike assembly following an Appeal Court ruling in their favor.

9. A boat accident on the Kwalgai River in Jigawa State on Sunday, July 7, claimed the lives of two people, including an 18-year-old girl. One passenger was still missing when policemen, local divers, and fishermen recovered the two bodies on Monday.

10. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday in Abuja called on the National Assembly to collaborate with the tripartite committee on the new minimum wage to establish mechanisms for regular and systematic review of wage levels to ensure they keep pace with inflation and the cost of living.