Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Niger Republic’s Terrorism Allegation: ECOWAS Backs Nigeria
- Says Tchiani’s Allegation Unfounded, Baseless
- He Wants To Rile Up The North Against The President-Bwala
- There’s No Foreign Military Base In Nigeria-NSA
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has thrown its weight behind Nigeria following allegations from neighbouring Niger Republic that the country is offering support to France. READ MORE
2. Closure Of Three Factories: Like NECA, MAN Wades In
- Says This Action Is Ill-Timed And Quite Unfortunate
The Manufacturers Association Of Nigeria (MAN) has blasted the Lagos State government over the closure of factories belonging to Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, and Guinness Nigeria. READ MORE
3. Bilateral Trade: China, Nigeria Renew $2bn Currency Swap deal
Nigeria and China have renewed their 15 billion Yuan (about $2.09 billion) Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement (BCSA), designed to boost trade and investment between the two countries. READ MORE
4. Ezekwesili Criticizes Tinubu, IG, Over Food Stampede Reactions
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized the Nigerian government, accusing its leaders of lacking humility and empathy in their response to recent food stampedes across the country. READ MORE
5. 190 Domestic Flights Cancelled, 5,225 Delayed In 2 Months
– NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has raised concerns over the increasing number of flight delays and cancellations in recent months. READ MORE
6. Tinubu Mourns Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. READ MORE
7. Bauchi Governor Criticizes Tax Reform Bills, Warns Of Northern Backlash
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has strongly criticized the federal government’s tax reform bills, alleging that they unfairly favor a section of the country at the expense of northern Nigeria.
READ MORE8. Adeleke Approves Adesuyi Haastrup as New Owa Obokun of Ijesha Land
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the appointment of Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. READ MORE
9. “N180 Million Is Missing,” VeryDarkMan Cries Out
Controversial activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has raised an alarm over the alleged theft of N180 million from the account of his NGO, the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative. READ MORE
10. EPL: Arsenal Move Into Second Place After Ipswich Victory, Brentford, Brighton Draw
Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League, six points behind leaders Liverpool, as Kai Havertz’s first-half goal secured a narrow 1-0 win over Ipswich at the Emirates Stadium. READ MORE
