Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Purchase Of New Presidential Aircraft: Obi Blasts FG
- Says Decision Highlights Disconnect Between Government And The People
- It’s Time For Political Class To Stop “Recklessness” And Focus On Needs Of The People
- Demands A More Compassionate Use Of Resources, Prioritizing Citizens’ Welfare
The proposal to buy a new aircraft for the use of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima has drawn the ire of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. READ MORE
2. Fresh Tension In Rivers As Fubara, LGs Chairmen Head For Showdown
- Angry Youths Storm Secretariats, Demand Chairmen’s Exit
- Police Issue Warning To Troublemakers
A fresh bout of crisis is set to engulf oil-rich South-South state of Rivers following the expiration of the tenure of local government chairmen expires today, June 17, at midnight. READ MORE
3. 80 Private Jet Owners Face Scrutiny as FG Request Operating Papers
The Nigerian Customs Service has launched a fresh crackdown on private jet operators who have evaded paying import duty on their aircraft. READ MORE
4. Truce At Last? Days After Donning Tinubu’s Signature Cap, Obasanjo Visits First Lady In Lagos
It appears a truce might be in the offing between former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if events of the past few days are anything to go by. READ MORE
5. Tinubu Jets Out To South Africa To Attend Ramaphosa’s Inauguration Today
President Bola Tinubu will today jet out to South Africa to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria, South Africa, on Tuesday. READ MORE
6. Tragedy in Ondo as 500-level student takes her life after church vigil
Tragedy befell the community of Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, on Monday, as a final-year student of Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), Modupe Ayandare, allegedly took her own life. READ MORE
7. Cholera: Commissioner Raises Alarm Of Highly Aggressive, Contagious Strain As Death Toll Hits 15
As Lagos State and neighbouring states continue to battle a cholera outbreak that has claimed the lives of at least 15 people so far, the Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi has revealed that laboratory tests carried out on samples collected from cases have confirmed a highly aggressive and contagious strain of cholera with potential for widespread dissemination. READ MORE
8. Nigeria, AU ministers establish continental AI plan for digital transformation
A continental artificial intelligence (AI) strategy for digital transformation throughout Africa has received the support of African Union ministers. Promoting Africa’s AI potential and ensuring inclusive growth are the goals of the policy. In July 2024, the AU Executive Council will consider finalizing the adoption of this plan, which is in line with AU Agenda 2063.
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9. EURO 2024: Belgium, Ukraine Lose As France Begin Campaign With Victory
Slovakia caused the first upset at Euro 2024 as Ivan Schranz fired the underdogs to a 1-0 win against Belgium. READ MORE
10. Numerous potentially fatal scenarios have arisen throughout our Goge Africa journey. – Neka, Goge Africa
Co-founder and managing director of Goge Africa Worldwide Limited, a television culture program that debuted in 1999, is Ambassador Nneka Isaac Moses.
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