What You Need To Know: 10 Major Stories For Wednesday

What You Need To Know: 10 Major Stories For Wednesday

1. The Abuja Court of Appeal upheld the lower court’s decision reinstating Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. The appellate court dismissed the Edo State House of Assembly’s appeal, which sought to affirm Shaibu’s impeachment……. CONTINUE READING

2. The Central Bank of Nigeria reported a substantial rise in remittance inflows, which reached $553 million in July 2024—a 130% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

3. The Anambra State Police Command has raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Umuduru, Ihiala Local Government Area. During the operation, which involved police, military, and vigilante teams, a kidnapped victim was safely rescued.

4. The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested nine individuals for various alleged criminal activities. The suspects were apprehended at different locations throughout the state.

5. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 58-year-old man, who reportedly undertook a 19-day fast. The incident occurred on Monday morning in the Alagbado area, as confirmed by SP Benjamin Hundeyin.

6. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from last year’s election, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to disclose details about the newly acquired presidential jet and the disposition of the previous aircraft. Despite denials, Obi claims the new jet is now in the country.

7. The Abuja Court of Appeal has rejected two appeals by former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, aimed at halting his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on an N80 billion money laundering charge.

8. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members and all workers to shut down the economy if Comrade Joe Ajaero, its President, is arrested. This response follows Ajaero’s police invitation over allegations of terrorism financing.

9. Barrister Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State, has passed away. Ijalaye collapsed and died in Abuja on Monday evening after a meeting at the Commission’s headquarters.

10. The Rivers State Government has reported two cases of Mpox infections. Dr. Adaeze Oreh, Commissioner for Health, assured that the Ministry of Health is implementing measures to address the disease.

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