Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 25th July, 2023

Naija News, read Top Headlines today, Tuesday, 25th 2023 below.

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

1. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Delta State has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to implement palliative measures aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by workers and citizens following the removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

   During a press briefing in Asaba, the state chairman of NLC, Goodluck Ofobruku, stressed the urgent need for action. He outlined some proposed palliatives, including reducing taxes, increasing basic salaries, providing transport and utility allowances, and offering subsidized bus services for transportation.

2. Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State of closely monitoring judges as the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal reaches its conclusion.

   Shaibu alleges that Wike and Makinde even attended a memorial service hosted by the President of the Appeal Court, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, in Plateau State, despite not being officially invited. He claims that the event, which should have been a solemn occasion, was disrupted by the presence of the two governors.

3. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is set to welcome its newly constituted board as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) gears up for the official inauguration on Tuesday.

   Last week, the NFF announced the members of the new board, who will be entrusted with overseeing the affairs of the NPFL for a two-year term.

4. Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has melted hearts with a sweet surprise for his beloved wife, Simi, presenting her with a stunning flower bouquet. This touching gesture came amidst the lingering controversy over Brymo’s recent ‘sex-for-collaboration’ statement in the industry.

   The ‘Orente’ crooner’s thoughtful act of love was shared by Simi herself on her Instagram page, captivating fans and followers with their enchanting love story.

5. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Benue State Wing has given the State Government 48 hours to pay all the arrears of consolidated enhanced allowances removed from their
   May and June 2023 salaries among other demands or face a state-wide protest and eventual strike.

   The NUT in a communique after its emergency State Wing Executive Council meeting in Makurdi today 24th July, signed by its State Chairman, Comrade Terna Akuma and the State Acting Secretary, Comrade Jeremiah Ochonu, also urged the Fr Hyacinth Alia administration to restore all the promotions of teachers which it reversed and direct the payment of their arrears within the stipulated time.

6. Civil society groups operating under the umbrella of Edo Civil Society Organisations have taken to the streets of Benin City, the capital of Edo State, to voice their strong opposition to the recent fuel price hike.

   Protesters marched through major streets, expressing their condemnation of the fuel price increase and the perceived high cost of governance in Nigeria.

7. Popular Anambra celebrity native doctor, Akwa Okuku Tiwara Aki, has allegedly been kidnapped.

   The incident occurred at his Triple C Hotel located in Oba, Anambra State. According to sources, during the abduction, the gunmen also shot two security officers.

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. The Lagos State Government has given approval for a mass burial of 103 corpses recovered in the aftermath of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, which called for the disbandment of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad. However, the government clarified that these bodies were not recovered from the Lekki tollgate.

   The #EndSARS protests, which escalated into violence in various parts of Lagos, resulted in loss of lives, with the alleged killing of protesters at the Lekki Tollgate by soldiers on the night of October 20, 2020, being a significant incident. In response to these events, the Lagos State Government established a commission of inquiry to investigate the allegations.

10. The Wesley High School community in Otukpo, Benue State, is mourning the untimely death of Mr. Emmanuel Achigili, the beloved principal of the school. Described as a kindhearted man and respected teacher, Mr. Achigili’s passing has left former students and colleagues in shock and sorrow.

    The news of his death was announced on Monday, and while the cause of his passing remains uncertain at this time, it has deeply affected those who knew and admired him. Former students of the school have taken to various social media platforms to express their grief and pay tribute to their dedicated teacher.