Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Fresh Facts Emerge In Cancellation Of PH Refinery Sale To Dangote Consortium
- Obasanjo Violated Privatization Act, Personally Managed Sale Of Public Assets-Falana
- Says Reversal Rectified Legal, Ethical Breaches, Safeguarded Nigeria’s National Interest
- Port Harcourt, Kaduna Refineries Undergoing Overhaul-NNPC Ltd
Fresh facts have emerged in the controversies surrounding the cancellation of the sale of the Port Harcourt Refinery to a consortium led by Dangote Oil. READ MORE
2. 2027: How Peter Obi Can Go Far-Reno Omokri
- Says Ex Anambra Gov Now Biggest Opposition Figure In Nigeria
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Reno Omokri, former media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has revealed what the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, Peter Obi can do to go far in the election. READ MORE
3. Cardoso Defends Exit Of 1,000 Staff From CBN, Says It Was 100% Voluntary
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso has defended the exit of 1,000 staff who left the bank saying they were not forced to leave. READ MORE
4. Ihiala Attack: Enraged Soludo Talks Tough, Offers N10 Million Bounty On Attackers
As part of sustained efforts at ensuring that the gunmen involved in the recent attack by unidentified gunmen at a burial ceremony at Ihiala are apprehended and brought to justice, Governor Charles Soludo has placed a N10 million bounty for information leading to their arrest. READ MORE
5. Mike Johnson Retains House Speakership Amid GOP Divisions
In a tense and closely watched vote on Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson successfully retained his position despite resistance from GOP hard-liners. READ MORE
6. Peter Obi Visits Farotimi, Says He Exemplify Courage In Face Of Adversity
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has paid a visit to lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi who recently regained his freedom from prison after he was accused of defamation. READ MORE
7. One Dead, Groom Hospitalized As Bride Allegedly Poisons Wedding Food in Jigawa
A wedding celebration in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State took a tragic turn when the bride allegedly poisoned food served at the reception. READ MORE
8. “No Magic Can Stop Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election, APC Forum Chairman Declares”
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, has dismissed predictions of President Bola Tinubu’s defeat in the 2027 presidential election, stating that there is no scenario where the APC will lose. READ MORE
9. Portable Skips Ibadan Concert Amid Backlash Over PoP Comments
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was absent at a New Year concert in Ibadan on Thursday, January 2, 2025, organized by Fuji star Taye Currency. READ MORE
10. Manchester United Extend Maguire’s Contract, Close To Sealing Amad Diallo Deal
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed the club’s decision to trigger a one-year extension on Harry Maguire’s contract, while also revealing that a new long-term deal for winger Amad Diallo is nearing completion.
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