Nigerian Newspapers Summary
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NCDC Records 3,623 Suspected Cholera Cases and 103 Deaths
- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 3,623 suspected cholera cases and 103 deaths across 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of July 15, 2024. Dr. Jide Idris, the Director General of NCDC, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja, noting the outbreak has affected 187 local government areas with a case fatality rate of 2.8%.
Nigeria Labour Congress Threatens Nationwide Shutdown
- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down the country for a month in response to the National Assembly’s plans to deregulate the national minimum wage. This threat comes amid ongoing negotiations between Organised Labour, the Federal Government, and the Organised Private Sector regarding a new national minimum wage.
FBI Arrests Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur for Alleged Scams
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Kingsley Inegbedion, a tech entrepreneur, for his alleged involvement in romance scams and business email compromise schemes. Inegbedion, along with an accomplice Efemena Igbe, defrauded American citizens between April 2020 and May 2023 by posing as legitimate business owners.
Court Sentences Man to Death for Murder of Twin Boys in Delta State
- A High Court in Asaba, Delta State, has sentenced Onuwa Ijie to death and his accomplice, Nwanozie Uzor, to 14 years imprisonment for the murder and conspiracy to murder twin boys, Chidalu and Chigozie Agwunobi. The verdict was delivered by Justice Onome Marshal Umukoro.
Rivers State House of Assembly Supremacy Battle Continues
- The ongoing supremacy battle in the Rivers State House of Assembly saw Victor Oko-Jumbo-led members raise a counter-resolution against the previous resolutions by 27 lawmakers led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule. This dispute involves barring Governor Siminalayi Fubara from further spending from the state’s Consolidated Revenue Fund.
Kano State Governor Signs Law Establishing New Emirates
- Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed into law a bill establishing three second-class emirates in the state. The Kano State House of Assembly passed the bill, known as the Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024, after it scaled the third reading.
House of Representatives Loses Member Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams
- The House of Representatives announced the death of Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams, who represented Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State. Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. stated that Adams passed away early Tuesday at the age of 39.
Federal High Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Medical Doctor
- A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr. Abraham Ehizojie, a medical doctor at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The warrant was issued due to his alleged refusal to produce the medical report of Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Ltd., currently detained.
President Tinubu Orders Crackdown on Oil Theft in Niger Delta
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), to tackle crude oil theft and vandalism in the Niger Delta. Tinubu emphasized the urgency of this issue to boost the country’s oil production.
Senate Suspends Activities to Honor Deceased Reps Member
- The Senate suspended all legislative activities yesterday to honor Rep. Ekene Adams, who recently passed away. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced Adams’ death during the plenary session.
