Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Plateau Burns Again
- Over 30 Killed As Gunmen Clash With Soldiers In Fresh Attack
- Chief Of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja Arrives
A new confrontation between soldiers and gunmen in two communities in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday morning resulted in the deaths of at least thirty individuals.
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2. Lagos Launches Automated Application Portal For Land Acquisition
The government of Lagos State has introduced an electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) that offers digital access to all state land data prior to the facilitation of a purchase.
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3. FG Secures $7 Billion India Investment Deal
As part of its efforts to draw in foreign investment, the Nigerian Federal Government has landed a $7 billion investment deal from India.
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4. ABSU Deputy Vice Chancellor Abducted
On Friday, thugs kidnapped Professor Godwin Emezue, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, in Umuekwu Amachara, Umuahia South Local Government Area.
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5. NCAA Suspends Mattini Airline Over Ibadan Incident, Begins Probe
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revoked Mattini Airline Services Limited’s Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) in response to the Friday runway excursion involving its Challenger CL 601 aircraft, which had ten people on board.
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6. Tax Office Demands Payment From Abuja Socialite, Aisha Achimugu, After Granada Birthday Bash
The FCT-Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) on Saturday reminded an Abuja socialite, Mrs Aisha Achimugu to fulfil her tax obligations.
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7. Lookman Scores Double as Nigeria Beat Cameroon 2-0 to Reach Quarter-Finals
Nigeria reached the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after Ademola Lookman scored twice to beat a disappointing Cameroon 2-0 in the round of 16 in Abidjan.
READ MORE8. Usman Ododo Takes Over As Kogi Governor
In the state capital of Kogi, Usman Ododo is currently being sworn in as the new governor of Kogi State.
9. Umahi Orders Stoppage Of Work At Eleme End Of East-West Road
Based on the alleged contractor’s sharp behavior, the ongoing restoration of the Eleme stretch of the East-West route in Rivers State has been immediately stopped by Minister of Works David Umahi.
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10. Gunmen Abduct Oyo State PMS Chairman
Unknown gunmen, on Saturday, kidnapped Alhaji Akeem Akintola, the Oyo State Chairman, Tipper, Lorry and Quarry Park Management System (PMS). READ MORE
