Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Cholera Outbreak: NCDC Reports 3,623 Suspected Cases and 103 Deaths Across 34 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention announced 3,623 suspected cholera cases and 103 deaths nationwide as of July 15, 2024. The outbreak spans 187 local government areas with a 2.8% fatality rate.
2. Nigeria Labour Congress Threatens Month-Long Shutdown Over National Minimum Wage Deregulation
The NLC has warned of a potential month-long shutdown in response to the National Assembly’s plans to deregulate the national minimum wage amidst ongoing wage negotiations.
3. FBI Arrests Tech Entrepreneur for Alleged Romance Scams and Email Fraud
Kingsley Inegbedion has been charged by the FBI for involvement in romance scams and business email compromise schemes defrauding American citizens from April 2020 to May 2023.
4. Delta State High Court Sentences Man to Death for Murder of Twin Boys
A High Court in Asaba sentenced Onuwa Ijie to death and his accomplice, Nwanozie Uzor, to 14 years in prison for the murder and conspiracy to murder twin boys Chidalu and Chigozie Agwunobi.
5. Power Struggle Continues in Rivers State House of Assembly
Conflict persists between Victor Oko-Jumbo-led members and 27 lawmakers led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, with Oko-Jumbo’s group issuing a counter-resolution against Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s spending.
6. Kano State Governor Signs Bill Establishing Three Second-Class Emirates
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed the Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024 into law, creating three second-class emirates.
7. House of Representatives Member Ekene Abubakar Adams Dies at 39
Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams of Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, passed away at age 39. His death was announced by House Spokesperson Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.
8. Bench Warrant Issued for Kuje Correctional Centre Doctor Over Medical Report
A Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for Dr. Abraham Ehizojie for failing to produce the medical report of detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan.
9. President Tinubu Orders Crackdown on Crude Oil Theft in Niger Delta
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa to address crude oil theft and vandalism in the Niger Delta to boost oil production.
10. Senate Suspends Legislative Activities to Honor Deceased Member Ekene Adams
The Senate suspended all legislative activities to mourn the passing of Rep. Ekene Adams. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced his death during plenary.
