Latest news: Top headlines for Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Start Your Day Right with Topnaija’s Morning Roundup. Get the latest news headlines from Nigerian newspapers for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, exclusively on www.topnaija.ng Stay informed with the latest in local and global news.

2024 Hajj death toll rises to 550 amid scorching heat

The 2024 Hajj in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of at least 550 pilgrims, with the ceremony taking place in intense heat.

According to two Arab ambassadors coordinating their countries’ responses, 323 Egyptians died from ailments brought on by the heat. Read more here.

Breaking: Rivers Assembly to screen 23 CTC Chairmen, and members today

Under Rt Hon Victor Oko, the Rivers State House of Assembly has extended invitations to screen the Caretaker Committee, CTC, Chairmen, and members for the 23 local government areas of the state today.

TopNaija notes that the decision was taken. following the term of the elected chairman and councillors of the 23 LGAs in the state expired. Read more here.

Ronaldo praises teammates after Portugal’s 3-1 win over Czech Republic

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has praised his teammates following their 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the Euro 2024 qualifiers on Tuesday.

Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes as Portugal staged a comeback in their Group F match. The Czech Republic initially took the lead with a goal from Lukáš Provod, but Portugal equalized through an own goal by Robin Hranac. Francisco Conceição then scored a late goal to secure all three points for Portugal. Read more here.

Do not involve me in your self-inflicted shame – Gov AbdulRazaq sends stern warning to Saraki

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Kwara State Governor has cautioned the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki to behave accordingly as expected from a Statesman.

TopNaija gathered that AbdulRazaq warned Saraki to move on from his self-inflicted embarrassment of being unable to demonstrate decorum, decency, and decent behaviour. Read more here.

Why I didn’t dive into affairs of Nigeria in my new EP – Falz reveals

Popular Nigerian rap artist, Folarin Falana, best known as Falz, has disclosed why he did not delve into matters regarding politics in his newly released Extended Play “Before the Feast.”

During an interview with media outlet, The Punch, Falz stated that he deliberately chose to tone down on socio-politically conscious lyrics because he resolved to complain less as the emotion he is trying to convey must come without that element of complaining. Read more here.

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