Good morning, and welcome to today’s edition of Daily News 24. As you prepare for the day ahead, stay informed with our carefully curated summary of the most important headlines across Nigerian newspapers.
From pressing security issues to significant government actions, today’s top stories provide insights into events shaping the nation. Whether it’s the successful rescue of 20 medical students abducted in Benue State or Nigeria’s latest report on Monkeypox cases and the resulting health emergency, these headlines offer a glimpse into the complex and dynamic landscape of Nigerian current affairs.
As always, we aim to keep you well-informed and ahead of the news cycle, so you can stay updated on the key developments that matter most to you.
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Here are the 10 things you need to know this Saturday morning:
1. 20 medical students abducted in Benue State have been rescued: The 20 medical students from the University of Jos and the University of Maiduguri, who were kidnapped in Benue State last week, have been freed, according to the State Police Command. Their rescue was achieved through the collaborative efforts of the military, police, and Department of State Services (DSS).
2. Nigeria records 40 confirmed cases of Monkeypox with no fatalities: Nigeria has reported 40 confirmed cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) out of 830 suspected cases, with no deaths recorded, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) due to a 160% rise in cases this year.
3. Nigeria Customs Service announces new management appointments: In response to the statutory retirement of some Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) management members, Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has approved several acting management appointments and redeployments to improve strategic service delivery. This was announced in a statement on Friday.
4. Political figures attend Laila Abubakar’s wedding in Abuja: On Friday, prominent political figures attended the wedding of Laila, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to Saleh Maitala. The ceremony took place at the National Mosque in Abuja.
5. President Tinubu addresses economic challenges and government response: President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that his administration is attentive to the needs and concerns of citizens amid ongoing economic difficulties. In a statement made in Abuja, Tinubu highlighted the administration’s efforts to tackle various challenges faced by the populace.
6. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun sworn in as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Friday, urging her to uphold the independence of the judiciary.
7. NYSC to issue certificates to kidnapped corps members: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced plans to issue certificates to prospective corps members who were kidnapped en route to their orientation course in Sokoto State. The victims were abducted in Zamfara State on August 17, 2023.
8.Nigerian Education Loan Fund addresses regional disbursement concerns: The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that the distribution of funds is not influenced by geopolitical zones. This follows criticism after NELFUND revealed it had allocated N2.94 billion to 19 universities for 27,667 students, with no beneficiaries from the South-East and South-South regions.
9.Truck accident in Ogun State results in two fatalities: Less than a day after a truck collided with a vehicle and pedestrian in Lafenwa, Ogun State, another truck accident in Papalanto killed two people when it crushed a tricycle. The incident occurred early Friday, according to Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency spokesman Babatunde Akinbiyi.
10. PDP Governors’ Forum supports Rivers State Governor amid crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has reaffirmed its support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State amidst ongoing state issues. The governors have committed to working with the National Working Committee (NWC) to review recent congresses in Rivers State and address any related concerns.
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