Today’s Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers
1. CBN Sacks All Executive Directors at NIRSAL Under Governor Cardoso’s Orders
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has terminated the appointments of all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL), marking the latest shake-up under Governor Olayemi Cardoso.
2. Rivers State Political Crisis Deepens as Rival Lawmakers Hold Parallel Sessions
The political crisis in Rivers State escalated over the weekend with rival lawmakers, led by Martins Amaewhule and Victor Oko-Jumbo, holding parallel sittings in different locations.
3. Wike Defends Role in Tinubu’s Cabinet, Says He Has No Regrets
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), expressed no regrets about serving in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, despite his long-standing affiliation with the PDP.
4. Peter Obi Praises Nigerian-Born Kelechi Ndukwe’s Appointment as US Navy Warship Commander
Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi commended Kelechi Ndukwe on his historic appointment as the commander of a United States Navy warship following his promotion to Captain.
5. Wike Warns PDP Governors Against Interfering in Rivers State Affairs
Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, cautioned PDP governors to stay out of Rivers State’s party affairs, asserting his commitment to the party during the State Congress.
6. CBN Governor Summoned to Court Over Documents in Binance Money Laundering Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the CBN Governor and the Head of Legal Services to appear with specific documents for the continuation of the money laundering trial against Binance Holdings Limited.
7. El-Rufai Dismisses Social Media Critics, Says Their Insults Lack Basis
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai brushed off social media criticism, stating that he doesn’t care about the misinterpretation of his posts by those he described as judgmental and ignorant.
8. Four Dead, 20 Injured in Multiple Accidents on Ilesa/Akure Expressway
The Federal Road Safety Corps reported that four people lost their lives, and 20 others were injured in multiple accidents involving three vehicles on the Ilesa/Akure expressway in Osun State.
9. US Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies After On-Stage Medical Emergency
US rapper Fatman Scoop passed away at 53 after collapsing on stage during a performance in Connecticut, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the hip-hop community.
10. Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024
Chidimma Adetshina, representing Taraba State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, a victory marked by her resilience and grace after previously being disqualified from the Miss Universe South Africa contest.
