Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. You’re Most Important Link To Nigeria’s Prosperity- Tinubu Tells Governors
- Says Nobody Can Take Local Government Control From You
- Optimistic Nigeria Will See Prosperity, But It Requires Consistent Effort
- Govs Hail Tinubu’s Emergence As Man-Of-The Year
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity, and rapid national growth. READ MORE
2. Tax Reform Bills, Fresh Minimum Wage Increase: Organised Labour Opens Up
- Policies Must Reflect Transparency, Honesty, Inclusivity- NLC
- We Shouldn’t Be Waiting Five Years To Review Minimum Wage-TUC
Organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has addressed the contentious Tax Reform Bills and is advocating for a fresh increase in the minimum wage. READ MORE
3. NUPRC Mandates Oil Licence Applicants To Show Evidence Of Low Carbon Emissions
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has made the presentation of evidence of low carbon emissions mandatory for applications of oil licences and permits from January 1, 2025. READ MORE
4. Tinubu, Govs’ Wives Welcome New Year Babies
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday welcomed Abuja’s first baby of the year 2025 at the Asokoro District Hospital. READ MORE
5. Tinubu’s New Year Message Offers No Hope In Sight For Nigerians-PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Bola Tinubu’s New Year message as one that “offers no hope in sight” for Nigerians. READ MORE
6. Senate Leader Bamidele Reveals Top Agenda Before National Assembly
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed that deliberation of the N49.7 trillion 2025 budget and the contentious tax reform bills are two items topping the National Assembly’s agenda in the new year. READ MORE
7. Suspect Identified In New Orleans Truck Ramming As Death Toll Hits 10
The suspect responsible for the deadly truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen. READ MORE
8. Israel Kills 28 Palestinians In Gaza Amid Escalating New Year’s Day Airstrikes
Israeli airstrikes on New Year’s Day have killed at least 28 Palestinians, including children and women, in areas such as Jabalia, Bureij, Gaza City, and Khan Younis. READ MORE
9. EPL: Gunners Cut Liverpool’s Lead After Comeback Win Over Brentford
Arsenal cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to six points after staging a comeback victory to beat Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium. READ MORE
10. Wizkid Announces Return to Nigeria, Celebrates 34th Birthday with Loved Ones
International music sensation Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has officially announced his return to Nigeria following his performance at the 2025 Greater Lagos Countdown.
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