Nigerian Newspapers Headlines: Latest News Updates from Nigeria Wednesday, 21st June 2023
Hello and welcome to today’s ThisNigeria roundup of the latest newspaper headlines in Nigeria. It’s Wednesday, the 21st of June, 2023, and we’ve compiled the top stories making the rounds across the country for your convenience.
Read Latest News Updates from Nigeria Wednesday, 21st June 2023
How we aborted Emefiele’s plot to flee Nigeria, by DSS
As the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is engrossed in the battle for freedom in his case against the state, the Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court the possibility of his fleeing the country if granted a premature bail. Read More…
I feel like a tiger ready to pounce on criminals- New IGP
Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun says he feels like a tiger ready to chase away all the criminals in Nigeria. Read More…
Tinubu appoints Hakeem Odumosu as EFCC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired AIG Hakeem Odumosu as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read More…
Ex-Customs DCG, Fadahunsi, Ejiofor, others commend Tinubu over Service Chiefs’ appointment
The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, has commended the appointment of a serving officer as the acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), saying it was a right step in the right direction. Read More…
EFCC quizzes, releases ex-Benue governor, Ortom after hours of grilling
EFCC quizzes, releases ex-Benue governor, Ortom after hours of grilling Former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday morning presented himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Makurdi for questioning. Read More…
Rights advocate decries hike in electricity tariff amidst fuel subsidy removal
The Principal Partner, Utilities Consumers’ Rights Advocacy Initiative, Shadrack Akinbodunse, has kicked against the proposed electricity tariff hike scheduled to commence on July 1, amidst the recent removal of fuel subsidy. Read More…
UN allocates $20m to tackle problem of food security in N’East
The United Nations (UN) has allocated $20 million to ramp up humanitarian response to the problem of food security and nutrition crisis in Nigeria’s North-East. Read More…
That concludes today’s roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper headlines. For more news from Nigeria, be sure to check out ThisNigeria. We’ll be back tomorrow with more updates.
