Nigerian Newspapers: Monday Morning Headlines to Know

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Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers Monday morning headlines

Tinubu Re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman: President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), approximately one year after assuming leadership of the regional bloc. Tinubu was initially elected to the position in Guinea-Bissau on July 9, 2023.
CJN to Swear in 12 New FCT Judges: The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will swear in 12 new judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday. According to a statement by Dr. Festus Akande, Director of Press and Information at the Supreme Court, the event is scheduled for 10 am at the Supreme Court’s main courtroom.
EFCC Appeals Acquittal in Money Laundering Case: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has appealed the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which acquitted Abiodun Agbele, an aide to former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, and three others in a N1.219 billion money laundering case.
Fuel Scarcity Worsens Across Nigeria: Fuel scarcity is gradually re-emerging in Lagos and other parts of the country as private depot owners increased the ex-depot price of petrol from N630 to N720 per litre. In Abuja and surrounding states, some filling stations sold petrol at N900 per litre on Sunday.
Gas Explosion in Ogun State Claims Two Lives: A gas explosion in Ibafo, Ogun State, killed a 40-year-old woman, Rafiat Sheriff, and her seven-year-old daughter, Asisat Sheriff. The incident, which occurred on Church Street along Èbúté Road at about 8:30 pm on Saturday, also injured two other individuals.
Kwara Police Arrest Ritualist: The Kwara State Police Command arrested a 46-year-old ritualist, Isiaka Adeniyi, while he attempted to slaughter a 10-year-old boy hawking pepper in Ilorin. Adeniyi was arrested on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in the Oke-Foma area of Ilorin West Local Government Area.
NDLEA Arrests Community Head for Cannabis Possession: Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Ige Babatunde, a community head in Osun State, for possessing five kilograms of fresh cannabis plants. Additionally, a corps member, Yusuf Abdulrahman, was arrested in Kano State with a consignment of Loud weighing 1.250kg.
University Workers Declare Nationwide Protest: University workers, under the aegis of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, announced a nationwide protest starting Thursday, July 18, 2024, over their four months of withheld salaries following a breakdown in talks with government officials.
Court Orders Accountability for N729 Billion Payments: A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadia Umar-Farouk, to account for N729 billion paid to 24.3 million poor Nigerians over six months. The court mandated her to provide details of the beneficiaries, the states covered, and the payment amounts per state.
Kidnapping of Journalists in Kaduna Confirmed: The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed the kidnapping of two journalists and their families on Saturday night at the Danhonu community in Millennium City, Kaduna. The command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, stated that police operatives are working to secure their release.