Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Rivers Crisis: Fubara Blows Hot
- Says It Is Clear That There’s No Way To Settle The Crisis Amicably
- Unveils Plans To Set Up A Panel Of Inquiry To Probe Wike’s Administration
- Even If It’s By Mistake, I am Now Governor, He Fires Back At Wike, Others
In a latest twist to the already volatile political crisis rocking the oil rich south-south state of Rivers, the state’s Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced a plan by his administration to set up a panel of inquiry into the governance of the state. READ MORE
2. Obi’s Visit To Atiku, Saraki, Lamido: Details Emerge
- “State Of The Nation” At Center Of Each Discussion-Obi Aide Says
The details of the recent “private visits” by Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi to top political figures such Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki and Sule Lamido have finally emerged. READ MORE
3. IMF Reveals FG May Need Supplementary Budget To Pay Minimum Wage
The International Monetary Fund has disclosed that the Federal Government may need to raise a supplementary budget to accommodate the proposed minimum wage increase for Nigerian workers. READ MORE
4. After Nationwide Picketing Exercises, FG Bows To Pressure, To Convene Meeting Next Week On Electricity Tariff Hike
The federal government appears to have bowed to pressure from organized labour as it disclosed that it will go back to the drawing board with relevant stakeholders to address the issue of the electricity tariff hike. READ MORE
5. Fresh Trouble For Sirika, EFCC To Arraign Ex-Minister, Brother On Fresh 8-Count Charge Today
Former Nigeria’s aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika appears to be heading for fresh trouble if information getting to The Matrix is anything to go by. READ MORE
6. EFCC To Arraign Emefiele On Wednesday Over Naira Swap Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele on Wednesday for approving the printing of N684.5m at the rate of N18.96bn. READ MORE
7. Tinubu Mandates All MDAs To Procure CNG-Powered Vehicles
President Bola Tinubu has mandated all Ministries, Departments, And Agencies (MDAs) to procure vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). READ MORE
8. Tinubu Swears In Two National Population Commissioners
President Bola Tinubu, Monday, May 13, 2024 administered the oath of office on two commissioners from Ogun and Osun States as members of the National Population Commission. READ MORE
9. Nigerian Afrobeat ‘Beef’ Surges
Recently the ‘beef’ in Nigerian music industry especially Afrobeat has surged. READ MORE
10. Excited Sports Minister Officially Unveils Finidi George As Super Eagles’ Head Coach
An excited Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, on Monday officially unveiled Finidi George as the new head coach of the Nigerian men national team, the Super Eagles. READ MORE
