Start your day with the latest news in Nigeria on the Naija News roundup of top newspapers headlines for today, Thursday, 7th July 2022.
Kenyan Authorities Freeze Flutterwave Assets Over Corrupt Practices
Kenyan authorities have frozen financial assets of Flutterwave after filing criminal charges against the pan-African payment solutions firm.
The firm was accused of conducting suspicious transactions and failing to comply with financial regulations in Kenya, The Star in Nairobi reported, adding that Flutterwave was one of about seven firms ensnared in an indictment that came down on Wednesday.
Amongst the businesses caught in the probe, Flutterwave appeared the largest and it alone had its accounts frozen to the tune of $56.7 million (6.7 billion Kenyan shillings) by the country’s Asset Recovery Agency, The Star said.
Kuje Prison Attack: US, UK, Send Warnings To Citizens In Nigeria
The United States Embassy has warned its citizens in Nigeria against travelling on the airport road in Abuja.
The warning came after suspected terrorists attacked Kuje prison and freed inmates on Tuesday.
Also, United Kingdom citizens were warned to be cautious of travelling to 19 states in Nigeria.
Kuje Prison Attack: NCoS Dispels Rumours Of Abba Kyari’s Disappearance
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of Police, is still in custody.
Kyari, who is currently under investigation for alleged drug trafficking, had been sent to Kuje prison.
FAAN To Shut Lagos Airport Runway For Three Months
The domestic runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, will be totally closed for three months to enable some repairs and installation of Air Field Lighting to be done, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced.
The development implies that international and local airlines will use the international runway (18R/36L) for landing and take-off during the three-month period.
In a statement titled, ‘Airfield lighting installation: FAAN to close domestic runway 18L/36R,’ the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria confirmed the runway closure.
Presidency Defends Buhari As He Jets Out Despite Terror Attack In FCT
The Presidency, on Wednesday, justified President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to travel to Dakar, Senegal to attend the International Development Association (IDA) for Africa Summit.
The President has been under attack over his decision to travel out of the country despite daunting security challenges.
Uche Maduagwu claims he was arrested for coming out as gay
Uche Maduagwu has claimed that he was arrested by security operatives for coming out as gay.
The actor announced on Tuesday, July 5, that he was born gay and will forever be gay. He then condemned the death sentence given to a man in Bauchi for being gay.
He returned to Instagram today, July 6, to claim that he was arrested for his post and has now been freed.
