Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. New York Times Scathing Report On Tinubu, Presidency Fires Back
- Says Publication Is Typically Predetermined, Reductionist, Derogatory, And Denigrating
- Jaundiced, All Gloom And Doom; Silent On Positive Aspects In Same Economy
- Assured Stability Is Being Restored… Albeit Some Challenges
- Reveals ‘Petrol Subsidy Was Removed To Deal With Cancer Of Public Finance’
The Presidency has fired back at the scathing report by New York Times describing the publication as being typically predetermined, reductionist, derogatory, and denigrating. READ MORE
2. Emirship Tussle: Sanusi, Bayero Hold Separate Prayers In Kano
- Reinstated Emir Disregards Police Ban On Durbar In Kano
As the Emirship tussle in Kano State continues to rage, the reinstated emir, Muhammad Sanusi II and the deposed one, Aminu Ado Bayero led the Eid el-Kabir prayers in separate prayer grounds in the state on Sunday. READ MORE
3. Reps Panel Summons Mele Kyari, Agip Over Alleged ‘Diversion’ Of Oil Firm’s $72m
The House Of Representatives committee on Public Petitions has summoned Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to appear before it over an alleged “diversion” of $72 million belonging to De Coon Services Limited, an oil company. READ MORE
4. Akpabio Assures Nigeria Will Be Self-Sufficient In Fuel Production By July
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has given assurance that Nigeria will become self-sufficient in Premium Motor Spirit (Petroleum) production in the next four weeks. READ MORE
5. PANDEF Condemns Removal Of Arase As PSC Chair, Says It Is Unjust, Provocative
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-cultural body of the Niger Delta people has condemned the removal of Solomon Arase as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). READ MORE
6. You Are Not a Child of the Palace, Oba of Benin Tells LP’s Akpata
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II has refuted a claim by the Labour Party, LP, candidate for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata that he is a son of the Palace. READ MORE
7. At Eid-El-Kabir, Tinubu, Govs Celebrate Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some Nigerian governors have congratulated their respective citizens as they celebrate Eid-El-Kabir, widely regarded as the feast of sacrifice by adherents of Islam. READ MORE
8. Black Eid-El-Kabir: Gunmen Storm Sokoto Village, Kill Several, Abduct Many
It was a black Eid-El-Kabir celebration as armed men suspected to be terrorists have killed at least six people and abducted many others at a village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. READ MORE
9. Ponmile Eldorado shares amazing intentions for Nigerian musicians
Nigerian-born musician Ponmile Eldorado sharing the gospel via music is clearly paying off in Los Angeles, which is undoubtedly the entertainment center of the United States. READ MORE
10. NPFL: Enugu Rangers Brush Aside Bendel Insurance To Become Champions
Rangers international Football Club of Enugu have won the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-0 in Enugu on Sunday with one game remaining. READ MORE
