Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 23rd July, 2023

Naija News, read Top Headlines today, Sunday, 23rd 2023 below.

Below are the Newspaper Headlines & Naija News today from Nigerian Newspapers. Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. Festus Keyamo, former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has appealed to Nigerians to endure the temporary pains caused by the removal of fuel subsidies.  In a statement, he likened the situation to a patient undergoing surgery or chemotherapy for a malignant tumour. 

   He emphasized that the pain relievers recommended by the National Economic Council would help alleviate the hardships experienced during this period of economic repositioning.

2. In a tragic incident in Lagos, two individuals are feared dead after a neighbouring fence collapsed on a room, burying them under debris. The distress call was made by children trapped in the room, urgently requesting emergency responders to come to their aid at No. 25, Alao Street, Ola Inu Kan, Isawo, Ikorodu.

   The collapse of the fence is attributed to the persistent rain experienced on Saturday. A video online captured the desperate situation, with a woman’s voice pleading for assistance while uniformed soldiers conducted a manual rescue. However, the lack of suitable equipment hindered their efforts to free the victims.

3. In a heartwarming event on Saturday in Maiduguri, former President Muhammadu Buhari played a significant role as the ‘wali’ or groom’s representative in receiving the wife for Mohammed Babagana Zulum, the eldest son of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum.

   The wedding Fatiha took place at the Maiduguri Central Mosque, near the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi.

4. The recent hike in tuition fees in tertiary institutions and government schools has sparked outrage among students, with the National Association of University Students (NAUS) threatening to embark on a mass protest against the increment. In an exclusive statement titled “Warning Against Tuition Fee Increment,” NAUS Chairman Eruobami Ayobami and National Deputy President Babalola Daniel expressed their displeasure at the act of the Federal Government and higher institutions that have decided to increase tuition fees amidst the current economic challenges.

   The University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, has reportedly increased fees for undergraduate students, leading to further frustration among students. The previous tuition fee of N19,000 has been raised to N190,250 for students studying medicine, while courses requiring laboratory and studio work will now cost N140,250. Similarly, the Federal Ministry of Education has increased the school fees of new students into Federal Government Colleges, also known as Federal Unity Colleges, to ₦100,000, up from the previous N45,000.

5. Simon Ekpa, a well-known Biafra agitator and separatist leader, has made a groundbreaking announcement of the Biafran Self Referendum Convention (BSRC 2023) to be held in Finland. As a Finland-based lawyer and Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government, Ekpa took to his official Twitter handle on Saturday to disclose the significant event.

   The BSRC 2023 is set to mark a historic moment for Biafrans worldwide, as it will be the first-ever gathering of Biafrans in Finland. Simon Ekpa’s unyielding dedication to the Biafra cause has been evident, with continuous efforts towards achieving the Biafra referendum and advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

6. A suspected case of anthrax has been reported in Makurdi at the Judges Quarters, causing concern among residents. The alarming incident came to light when a local resident discovered one of their pigs dead, with black liquid flowing from its nose, a symptom that raised suspicions of anthrax infection.

   Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and can affect both animals and humans. The federal government has previously issued warnings about the symptoms of anthrax in livestock, including the presence of black fluid discharge from the nose.

7. In a stern warning to the public, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State declared today that his administration will not tolerate hate speeches, inflammatory remarks, or inciting statements directed towards his government. Anyone found engaging in such activities will be held accountable and brought before the law to face the consequences of their nefarious acts.

   Governor Alia’s statement comes as a firm stance against actions that could potentially undermine peace, unity, and stability in the state. He emphasized that maintaining a harmonious and inclusive society is crucial for the progress and development of Benue State.

8. Abdullahi Mahruf, popularly known as Trinityguy, an Ibadan-based skit-maker, has been released on bail from detention at the Agodi correctional centre. The release came on Friday evening after Trinityguy met the bail conditions set for his release.

   The news of his release was confirmed in a verified Facebook post by his colleague, Abdul Gafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin, also known as Lawyer Kunle. He expressed his well-wishes for Trinityguy, hoping that Almighty Allah guides him on the right path. The post also highlighted Trinityguy’s fervent prayers for vindication, evident from a black spot on his forehead in his new pictures.

9. Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, is expected to be arraigned at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, on charges related to the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

   Justice Nicholas Oweibo, who will serve as the vacation judge for the entire South-West region, fixed the arraignment date on Friday. The court has issued hearing notices to the counsel involved in the matter, according to Victor Opara (SAN), one of Emefiele’s lawyers. Joseph Daudu (SAN), former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, is expected to lead Emefiele’s defense team.

10. Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, revealed that his government has saved a substantial sum of N1.2 billion through a recent staff verification exercise conducted on civil servants. The governor made this disclosure during an Extraordinary Stakeholders Meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, which took place on Friday.

    The staff verification exercise was initiated by the state government to tackle issues of fraud and identify ghost workers within the civil service. In the course of the exercise, it was discovered that around 2,500 ghost workers were listed across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state, shedding light on the extent of the problem.