Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday 23rd August, 2024

Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday 23rd August 2024 can be accessed below

1. President Tinubu to Swear in New Chief Justice of Nigeria
   Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun will be sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu tomorrow, August 23, 2024, at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja.

2. AGF Fagbemi Warns Against Undemocratic Removal of Tinubu
   Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, declared that any attempt to remove President Tinubu undemocratically would be considered treason, emphasizing the need for electoral processes.

3. Ministry of Works to Focus on Completing Projects in 2025
   Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that no new projects will be proposed by his Ministry in 2025, prioritizing the completion of ongoing and abandoned projects.

4. PDP Board of Trustees Addresses Wike’s Involvement in Party Conflicts
   The PDP BOT has invited FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for discussions, expressing concerns over his influence in other parties while still being a PDP member.

5. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Retires as Chief Justice of Nigeria
   Justice Ariwoola retired at the age of 70, highlighting the backlog of cases in the Supreme Court and calling for measures to alleviate the burden.

6. FG Blames Foreigners for Attacks on Mining Sites
   The federal government accused foreign entities in the mining sector of sponsoring terrorist attacks to facilitate illegal mining activities in Nigeria.

7. EFCC Labels Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello as a Fugitive
   The EFCC declared that former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello has gone into hiding following a Court of Appeal ruling that ordered him to face trial for money laundering and other charges.

8. Minister Umahi Commits to Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project
   Despite ongoing legal challenges, Minister David Umahi vowed to continue the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, emphasizing its importance for Nigeria’s infrastructure.

9. Gov Fubara Considered Leaving PDP, Reconciliation Efforts Underway
   Senator Abdul Ningi revealed that Rivers State Governor Siminalaya Fubara contemplated leaving the PDP, but the BOT’s intervention prevented his exit.

10. Peter Obi Urges NLC to Stay Strong Amid Police Pressure
    Peter Obi encouraged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to remain resolute following the police invitation to its president, Joe Ajaero, and advised the government to respect the rule of law.