Nigerian Newspaper Headlines – Top 10 News Stories You Should Read This Morning, August 26, 2024
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Staying updated on the latest developments in Nigeria is essential, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Here are the top 10 Nigerian newspaper headlines for August 26, 2024, that capture the most significant news across the country. From breaking stories to in-depth analyses, these headlines reflect the top news in Nigeria this morning. Whether you’re interested in politics, business, or social issues, these latest Nigerian newspaper headlines will keep you informed. Dive into the top stories in Nigeria today and stay ahead with the latest updates.
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Here are ten top headlines from Nigerian newspapers for today, Monday, August 26, 2024:
1. Gombe Gov To Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage: Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has announced his intention to implement the new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 for workers in the state. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Jatau, confirmed this commitment during a meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Gombe chapter. The state government has been paying a ₦10,000 monthly palliative since September 2023 to cushion the effects of subsidy removal.
2. APC Criticizes PDP Over Alleged Harassment, Seeks Apology To Minister: The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Wing Mobilisation Vanguard has called on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) elders in the North West to focus on their internal issues rather than involving the Minister of Defence, Hon. Bello Matawalle. The APC described the PDP’s allegations of harassment by the Minister as baseless and politically motivated.
3. Ex-Sokoto Gov, Tambuwal Loses Brother: Former Governor of Sokoto State, Sen. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, mourns the passing of his brother, Alhaji Ahmad Ibrahim Tambuwal, who died in Abuja after a brief illness. The funeral prayers were conducted at the Palace of the District Head of Tambuwal Local Government, and he was buried according to Islamic rites.
4. 2024 NBA Conference: Stop Looting Our Nat’l Treasury, Okonjo-Iweala Tells Political Office Holders: WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has urged political office holders to cease looting the nation’s treasury. Speaking at the 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference, she emphasized that Nigeria has not progressed as it should due to corruption and mismanagement.
5. Rights Abuse: Tinubu Creating Another SARS – Atiku: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for rising human rights abuses, comparing the situation to the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Atiku highlighted cases of enforced disappearances and the misuse of the Cyber Crime Prevention Act to intimidate journalists and citizens.
6. Disclose Details Of Chinese Loans, Liabilities, Repayments, Others, SERAP Tells Govs, Wike: The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to disclose details of any Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing obtained, and guaranteed by the Federal Government as well as the terms and conditions for any such borrowing including the provisions on collateral.
7. Two Police Officers Feared Killed, Three Injured As Shi’ites Launch Attack In Abuja: At least two police officers were killed and three others injured following an attack by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as Shi’ites, on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force at Wuse Junction by traffic light on Sunday.
8. 130 Yoruba Groups Meet In Lagos To Discuss State Of Nation: No less than 130 pan-Yoruba groups will gather in Lagos on Wednesday to discuss the state of the nation amid the economic crisis, insecurity, hardship, and calls for cessation from different groups in the country.
9. Igbo Elders Demand Release Of Kanu, Other Political Prisoners: The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) has called on the Federal Government to unconditionally release the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and all political prisoners who are being detained in different parts of the country.
10. 36 States, FCT Get N3bn Each From Nigerian Govt To Combat Flooding, Boost Agriculture: The 36 states in the country and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will receive N3bn from the Federal Government in an effort to mitigate the impact of the recent flood disaster.
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