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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Tuesday morning, August 13

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Tuesday morning, 13th August 2024 can be accessed below

  1. President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of Civil Service of the Federation. The ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja before the Federal Executive Council meeting.

  2. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.

  3.  Two Chinese nationals, Chen Wenguang and Liang Ding, were reportedly kidnapped in the Kémta/Abule-Owu region along Onigbedu Road in Ogun State.

  4. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, presented a ceremonial beaded crown to former Oyo State governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja.

  5. Wanni and Handi, housemates from Big Brother Naija’s “No Loose Guard” Season 9, have embraced their new roles as custodians with excitement and anticipation.

  6. Comrade Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, resumed office and instructed his personal staff to return to their duties.

  7. Justice J.M. Ayua of the Benue High Court has issued an interim injunction preventing the PDP and its officials from conducting Local Government Congresses in six LGAs of Benue State.

  8. The Kano State Police Command has transferred 76 suspects, including a foreigner, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for investigation on sedition charges after they were arrested for flying Russian flags.

  9. President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s youths for their creativity and resilience, highlighting their contributions to the country’s development.

  10. Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy, also known as Damini Ogulu, has launched the ‘Burna Boy Football Academy’ in Lagos, aiming to nurture young football talents.

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