Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Black Friday! Death Toll Rises In Niger Boat Mishap
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More Than 30 Feared Dead, Several Still Missing
- Passengers Are Mostly Market Women, Labourers On Their Way To Niger Market
- Ododo Calls For ‘Enhanced Safety Measures On Our Waterways’
Again, Nigeria has been thrown into mourning as no fewer than 30 people have been feared dead in a Friday morning boat accident that occurred near the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger. READ MORE
2. Tinubu Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala On WTO Reappointment
- Says Nigeria Will Support Her Bold Reforms Towards Equitable Global Trade Practices
President Bola Tinubu has joined the rest of the world in congratulating Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). READ MORE
3. ATMs Cash Scarcity: CBN Vows To Severely Penalise Banks Engaging In Sabotage
As Nigerians continue to grapple with cash scarcity at banks Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) ahead of the Yuletide season, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has threatened to impose severe penalties on erring banks. READ MORE
4. Federal High Court Grants N1bn Bail To 109 Foreigners Accused Of Cybercrime
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail totaling N1 billion to 109 foreign nationals detained on allegations of cybercrime and hacking activities deemed a threat to national security. READ MORE
5. Tributes Pour In As Late Akwa Ibom First Lady Eno Is Laid To Rest
It was a moment of stirring tributes as Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno laid his late wife and First Lady of the state, Pastor (Mrs.), Patience Umo Eno to rest on Friday, November 29, 2024. READ MORE
6. Court Dismisses Bobrisky’s N200m Rights Suit Against EFCC
The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a N200 million fundamental rights lawsuit filed by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). READ MORE
7. Zulum Kicks Against Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Says It Will Cripple North
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno State has become the latest voice to kick against the controversial tax reform bills being proposed by President Bola Tinubu. READ MORE
8. Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka Resigns From PDP
Osita Chidoka, a former Minister of Aviation and one-time Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
READ MORE9. Onuachu Battles Garnacho, Kudus For Puskás Award
Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has broken his silence following his nomination for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award, recognising the best goal of the year. READ MORE
10. Screen Goddess Omotola Jalade Reveals Battle With Life-Threatening Illness
Famous Nollywood screen goddess, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed her battle with a life-threatening illness. READ MORE
