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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Monday Morning, July 24

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

  1. Charles Uwagbale, a notorious drug kingpin, was apprehended by the NDLEA during a late-night raid in a Lagos hotel room on July 21.
  2. Uwagbale was caught preparing one of his recruited couriers, Uju Dominic, to swallow 93 pellets of cocaine destined for distribution in Italy.
  3. Uju Dominic, enlisted by Uwagbale from Italy, agreed to ingest 100 pellets of cocaine and return to Italy the following day.
  4. The Big Brother Naija All Stars edition commenced, featuring a mix of familiar faces and new challenges from previous editions of the show.
  5. The tragic tanker explosion in Ore, Ondo State, resulted in several lives lost as residents rushed to scoop petrol, leading to a massive explosion caused by a spark from a mobile phone.
  6. WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala rallied the Nigerian Super Falcons ahead of their crucial match against Australia in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
  7. NDLEA released the list of successful candidates for its 2023 recruitment, with reporting set for July 31 in Plateau State.
  8. Gunmen attacked a residential estate in Kankia, Katsina State, resulting in the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Baraya Solo, who attempted to confront them.
  9. The PDP in Benue State expressed concerns over Governor Hyacinth Alia’s presence at a one-year remembrance Mass, given his pending case at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal.
  10. Abdullahi Mahruf, Trinityguy, was released on bail after meeting set conditions, following his detention at Agodi correctional centre. The Benue State Government vows to take action against senior civil servants implicated in various malpractices.
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