Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Plateau Killings: UN Expresses Shock, Demands Probe
- Says Cycle Of Impunity Fuelling Recurrent Violence Must Be Urgently Broken
- Mutfwang In Tears, Reveals Content Of Emotional Letter To President Tinubu
As the death toll from the Christmas Eve attack in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State inches closer to 200, the United Nation has expressed alarm and shock at the event while demanding a probe into the event. READ MORE
2. CAC Extends Penalty Deadline For Coys To File Annual Returns
- Extension Granted Due To Appeal By MSMEs
Following appeals by Medium, Small, Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has extended the deadline for the commencement of penalties against companies that failed to file annual returns, from January 1 2024 to April 1, 2024. READ MORE
3. We’ll Maintain Sale Of Cement Price At N3500 In 2024 — BUA
BUA Chairman Abdul-Samad Rabiu affirmed on Thursday the commitment of his company to fulfill the pledge of selling a bag of cement at N3500 in 2024. READ MORE
4. NDDC Alleviates Flood Impact in Bayelsa with Palliative Distribution
In an effort to mitigate the consequences of flooding in Bayelsa State, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has distributed palliatives to flood-prone communities spanning the eight local government areas of the state. READ MORE
5. West Ham Stun Arsenal To Dent Gunners’ Title Hope As Brighton Beat Spurs
It was a night to forget for north London club sides as Arsenal and Tottenham suffered crucial defeats in the English Premier League. READ MORE
6. By-Election: LP Releases Timetable, Pegs Senate, Reps Forms At N5m, N3m
Ahead of the February 3, 2024 by-elections in Nigeria, opposition party, the Labour Party (LP) has released a timetable and schedule of activities for the contestants into Senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assemblies seats. READ MORE
7. Yuletide: NGX hits new all-time high as MTN, Dangote Cement lead market gains
The NGX achieved gains today following losses yesterday, with the All-Share Index rising 0.99% to end at 74,502.58 points, a new all-time high. READ MORE
8. Edo 2024 Guber Poll Shaping Up As Ize-Iyamu Joins Contest
The race for the next occupant of the Dennis Osadebay House is gradually shaping up as an erstwhile Secretary to the State Government of Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has signified his interests to join the 2024 governorship race in the state. READ MORE
9. NBA Pays Tribute To Akeredolu, Says He’s One Of Most Influential, Courageous To Lead Association
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has paid a glowing tribute to its former president and former governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who died on Wednesday at the age of 67 after a protracted battle with cancer. READ MORE
10. Gov Aiyedatiwa Pays Condolence Visit To Akeredolu’s Family
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and state officials paid a condolence visit on Thursday to the family of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, former governor of Ondo State, in Ibadan. READ MORE