Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. One Year Anniversary: Tinubu Talks Tough
- One Year After, It’s Been Challenging, But Fulfilling-Tinubu
- My Administration Will Leave Lasting Legacy Of Prosperity To Future Generations
- Says Nigeria Now Moving Towards Prosperity
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to mark his first anniversary in office as Nigeria’s president in a couple of days, he has disclosed that the past 12 months have been fulfilling for his administration despite the presence of some challenges that are being addressed frontally. READ MORE
2. Return Of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II
- Amid Protests, Sanusi Describes Reinstatement As Will Of God
Four years after he was dethroned and banished, The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, Friday, May 24, 2024 described his reinstatement as God’s will, while expressing gratitude to the state government for the “rescue mission”. READ MORE
3. Cardoso Assures Nigerians, Says Pains Of Ongoing Monetary, Fiscal Reforms Will Be Short-Lived
Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has assured Nigerians that the pains caused by ongoing monetary and fiscal reforms will soon be over if Nigerians remain focused on supporting the policies. READ MORE
4. Nigeria’s Power Generation Hits 5,000MW In May, Says Power Minister, Adelabu
Nigeria’s electricity generation hit about 5,000 Mega Watts in May 2024, marking a significant improvement over previous levels, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has disclosed. READ MORE
5. How I Outsmarted APC NWC To Deliver Tinubu As President, Omisore Boasted
Iyiola Omisore, immediate-past national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has boasted on how he outsmarted the National Working Committee of the party to work for President Bola Tinubu to become the party’s presidential candidate. READ MORE
6. Tribunal Upholds Uzodimma’s Election As Imo Gov, Dismisses LP’s Petition
The Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Friday upheld the election victory of Hope Uzodimma as Imo State Governor. READ MORE
7. Nigeria’s Economic Growth Rate Dropped To 2.98% In Q1 2024- NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) the tool used to measure economic growth dropped to 2.98 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 from 3.46% recorded in the last quarter of 2023. READ MORE
8.Court Orders Forfeiture Of $4.7m, N830m, Other Properties Recovered From Emefiele
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of some cash amounts of money and several properties linked to a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele. READ MORE
9. Barcelona Sack Head Coach Xavi, Hansi Flick Tipped As Replacement
Barcelona have sacked head coach Xavi after three years in the role, with former Bayern Munich and Germany boss Hansi Flick primed to replace him. READ MORE
10. King Charles Hosts DJ Cuppy, Appoints Her Ambassador
King Charles III on Friday hosted Florence Otedola, the Nigerian disc jockey popularly called DJ Cuppy, in London. READ MORE
