Good morning! Here’s a summary of today’s top stories from Nigerian newspapers:
In today’s headlines, Vice-President Kashim Shettima highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s modest lifestyle, juxtaposing it with his own at a recent book launch in Abuja. Meanwhile, legal actions continue against former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, with a Lagos Federal High Court ordering the interim forfeiture of significant assets. The Northern States Governors’ Forum is also making strides to combat educational challenges in the region, while the Bida Emirate turns to divine intervention to address looming agricultural concerns. These stories and more reflect the ongoing complexities and developments across Nigeria.
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- Vice-President Kashim Shettima praised President Bola Tinubu as a modest leader who avoids extravagance. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja, Shettima noted that Tinubu is so modest that he has been wearing only one wristwatch and joked that he himself dresses better than the president.
- Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Lagos Federal High Court ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.045 million and seven landed properties linked to the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele. This comes as part of ongoing legal proceedings against Emefiele.
- The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the high rate of out-of-school children and the Almajiri phenomenon. They plan to partner with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to implement a comprehensive strategy for this issue.
- In response to a potential drought, the Bida Emirate in Niger State held a special prayer session on Thursday, seeking divine intervention for abundant rainfall and a successful harvest season.
- The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the position of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This recommendation was officially disclosed by NJC spokesman Soji Oye.
- Nigeria’s inflation rate saw its first decline in 19 months, dropping to 33.40% in July from 34.19% in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- In response to the Monkeypox outbreak, the Federal Government has intensified monitoring and screening at all entry points into the country. This was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate.
- President Bola Tinubu called on African leaders to make strategic efforts to curb the brain drain from the continent. He emphasized the need to address issues like tribalism, reward performance, and reform outdated judicial systems.
- The Ekiti State Police Command arraigned a 20-year-old cattle rearer, Mohamadu Bello, in an Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly destroying farm produce valued at N3.8 million.
- A Magistrate’s Court in Abuja granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) permission to detain Jimi Lawal, an ally of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, for 14 days due to his inability to meet bail conditions.
