Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Friday Morning, July 21

Tragic Death of Miss Chinyere Awuda: Miss Awuda’s untimely demise at Cosmila Hotel in Awka, Anambra State, during a birthday celebration, has led to swift action by the state government, which has sealed off the establishment.

Guinness World Records Incident: A Nigerian man, Tembu Ebere, attempted to break the record for the longest crying marathon, resulting in an incident of partial blindness lasting 45 minutes during the attempt.

Confession of Exam Result Forgery: Miss Ejikeme Mmesoma, a student from Anambra State, admitted to fabricating her JAMB result and has now written a letter of apology to the examination body.

Nigerian Senate Denies Ministerial List Receipt: The Nigerian Senate, according to Senator Victor Umeh, has not received any ministerial list from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, contrary to media reports.

Nigerian Army Seizes Adulterated Diesel: The Nigerian Army confiscated a truck carrying eighty drums of adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in Ahoada community, Rivers State, as part of its efforts to combat illegal oil refining activities.

Shehu Sani’s Playful Birthday Tweet: Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani humorously wished former presidential candidate Peter Obi a happy 62nd birthday, poking fun at his reputation for frugality.

Concerns Over APC National Chairman Replacement: Mallam Salihu Lukman warned against appointing former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of APC, fearing it could upset the party’s zoning arrangement.

Fertilizer Sales and Distribution in Benue State: Governor Hyacinth Alia flagged off the 2023 fertilizer sales and distribution to farmers in Benue State, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to agricultural development.

Court of Appeal Denies Justice Moses Ugo Resignation: Reports of a judge’s resignation overseeing petitions challenging President Tinubu’s election were deemed false, and the court clarified the actual proceedings.

Detention of Nigerian Journalist in Zimbabwe: Investigative journalist David Hundeyin’s arrest and subsequent deportation from Zimbabwe were due to his seeking asylum in Ghana while holding a Nigerian passport. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) warns about the implications of leader Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention.