Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines for Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
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1. President Tinubu Returns to Abuja Following Successful AU Summit in Kenya.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abuja after a productive participation at the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU) held at the United Nations (UN) complex in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Nigerian leader was warmly received by several dignitaries, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma; and Former Kano State Governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
In addition, President Tinubu was greeted by the newly confirmed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other heads of security agencies.
During the summit, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of good governance in ensuring a prosperous future for Africa, emphasizing the need to prevent the exploitation and plundering of the continent as witnessed in the past. In his speech titled “Address on Status of Regional Integration in ECOWAS,” Tinubu reaffirmed the commitment to regional integration and called for collective efforts to achieve a better future for Africa.
2. Nigeria Police Force Refutes Allegations of Withdrawing Aides From Politicians.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has categorically denied reports claiming that it has withdrawn police aides from certain politicians. The force dismissed the viral memo circulating in some sections of the media as fake and urged the public to disregard it.
According to the NPF, the memo, purportedly originating from MOPOL 45 FHQ ABJ, ordered the removal of police aides from specific top politicians and their relatives. However, the police force clarified that the memo deviates from its standard telegraphic message structure and bears the irregular signature of a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), whereas such a signal would typically be signed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) heading the respective formations.
The NPF, through its official Twitter account, announced that the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has instructed a thorough investigation into the source of the counterfeit memo.
3. APC Crisis: Senator Abubakar Kyari Assumes Role of Acting National Chairman, Festus Fuanter Appointed Acting National Secretary.
Following the resignation of the embattled former national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assumed the position of the party’s acting national chairman.
The transition occurred after Nigerians woke up to news of Adamu’s resignation, which was later confirmed by Kyari himself. Speaking to the press after a National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja, Senator Kyari stated that he is now Adamu’s successor, while Festus Fuanter, the Deputy National Secretary, will serve as the acting National Secretary of the APC in accordance with the party’s regulations.
Furthermore, Senator Kyari announced the resignation of the party’s National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore, during the press briefing.
4. Labour Party Responds to President Tinubu’s Anarchy Threats, Denounces Judiciary Intimidation.
The Labour Party (LP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refrain from making threats against the judiciary and emphasized that his removal from office by the court will not lead to anarchy in the country.
The LP’s statement comes in response to Tinubu’s warning about the potential consequences of nullifying the election that declared him president. Tinubu expressed concerns that such a decision, based on his failure to secure 25% of the lawful votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), could result in chaos, anarchy, and the distortion of the legislature’s original intent.
In a press release by its national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the Labour Party cautioned Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to exercise caution in their approach to the ongoing court proceedings. The party stressed that no amount of pressure on the tribunal judges could alter the legal processes and requirements in place.
5. Former Presidential Candidate Criticizes President Tinubu’s Policy Direction, Questions Advisers
Dumebi Kachikwu, a former presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s policy decisions since assuming office on May 29, 2023.
In an interview with Arise TV, Kachikwu commented that President Tinubu’s actions seem to take two steps forward and ten steps backward when analyzed. He attributed this situation largely to the influence of the president’s advisers, whom he criticized for providing misguided advice.
Kachikwu further asserted that President Tinubu should have appointed ministers by now to assist in governance, but instead, he appears to be preoccupied with entertaining friends, family, and well-wishers. According to Kachikwu, President Tinubu seems to be reveling in his newly acquired position without fully focusing on the responsibilities it entails.
6. Nigeria Confirms First Case of Anthrax; Government Outlines Preventive Measures.
The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has confirmed the first case of anthrax in Nigeria. Anthrax is a severe bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals, including livestock such as cows, pigs, camels, sheep, and goats.
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To mitigate the spread of the disease, the government has outlined preventive measures for Nigerians and livestock owners, aiming to reduce the potential risk of infection and the further spread of anthrax.
According to Dr. Columba T. Vakuru, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, the first case of anthrax occurred on a farm in Suleja, Niger State. A Rapid Response team, comprising federal and state health professionals, conducted preliminary investigations and collected samples from the sick animals on the farm.
Animals exhibiting signs of a possible anthrax case were reported to the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria on July 14, 2023. The government remains committed to addressing the situation promptly and containing the spread of anthrax.
7. PDP Accuses Tinubu’s Legal Team of Attempting to Influence Tribunal’s Judgement.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over what it perceives as an attempt by President Bola Tinubu’s legal team to unduly influence the judiciary. The party made this claim in response to the written address presented by Tinubu’s legal team to the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC).
In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party accused the legal team, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the President, of engaging in a calculated effort to unsettle the judiciary.
The PDP expressed its reservations about the contents of the address, considering it an attempt to compromise the integrity of the judicial process.
8. Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Soars to 22.79% in June.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s inflation rate has continued its upward trajectory for the sixth consecutive month, reaching 22.79% in June 2023.
The latest figure marks a new 17-year high, surpassing the previous month’s rate of 22.41%. The NBS report highlighted that the
June 2023 inflation rate showed an increase of 0.38 percentage points compared to May 2023, indicating a significant acceleration in inflationary pressures.
The report further emphasized that the headline inflation rate in June 2023 was 4.19 percentage points higher than the rate recorded in June 2022, demonstrating a substantial year-on-year increase.
The primary contributors to the rising inflation figure were food and non-alcoholic beverages, which experienced a notable increase of 11.81 percent.
9. Acting National Chairman Kyari Clarifies Corruption Allegations Against Adamu and Omisore.
The newly appointed Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abubakar Kyari, has stated that there are no corruption allegations against the immediate past chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu.
Additionally, Kyari addressed the speculation surrounding Senator Iyiola Omisore, the former National Secretary of the party, stating that Omisore is not facing any corrupt allegations.
Speaking to journalists after a crucial meeting of the National Working Committee, Senator Kyari dismissed the notion that the party would involve the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in investigations targeting Adamu and Omisore.
While declining to provide specific details about the reasons behind their resignations, Kyari assured that such information would be disclosed at a later date.
He pledged that the new leadership of the APC would address the array of issues raised by Salihu Lukman, the National Vice Chairman for the North-West.
10. House of Representatives Conducts Screening of Nominated Service Chiefs.
The Ad-hoc Committee established by the 10th House of Representatives carried out the screening process for the recently nominated Service Chiefs by President Bola Tinubu.
Led by Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, the Majority Leader of the House, the Screening Committee fulfilled its responsibilities by evaluating the suitability and qualifications of the nominated candidates.
The nominated Service Chiefs include Major General C.G Musa as Chief of Defence Staff, Major General T. A. Lagbaja as Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral E. A. Ogalla as Chief of Naval Staff, and Air Vice Marshal H.B. Abubakar as Chief of Air Staff.
The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the formation of the Ad-hoc Committee, comprising eight principal officers from both the majority and minority parties, to ensure a thorough and transparent screening process.
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