Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday 18th August, 2024

Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday 18th August 2024 can be accessed below

1. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered alleged corruption involving former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, revealing that ₦18 billion was spent to print ₦1 billion notes. The investigation highlights irregularities in the approval process and alleged overinflation in the contract awarded to Crane Currency.

2. Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has explained his role in a legal dispute involving a Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd, leading to the seizure of three Nigerian aircraft. The dispute is tied to a revoked contract during Amosun’s tenure.

3. Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for a collective war against insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria, citing recent kidnappings as a severe concern.

4. President Bola Tinubu has ordered that only authorized government officials attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the U.S., as part of efforts to reduce government spending.

5. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has refuted claims that it is selling employment slots, warning the public to disregard such rumors.

6. The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party has rejected the proposed local government elections and is taking legal action against what it describes as rushed amendments to the state electoral laws.

7. The National Peace Committee, led by General Abdulsalami Abubakar, revealed it faced pressure to halt the collation of results during the 2023 Presidential Election.

8. Former NCDC Director-General Prof. Abdusalam Nasidi criticized the World Health Organization for focusing on Europe and other developed nations in distributing the Monkeypox vaccine, despite Africa being heavily affected.

9. The Nigeria Medical Association has called on the federal government to ensure the release of 20 abducted student doctors who were kidnapped in Benue State.

10. Botswana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Philda Nani Kereng, has encouraged more Nigerians to move to Botswana, emphasizing the potential for stronger collaboration between the two nations in various sectors.