Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Senate, Reps In Race Against Time To Pass 2025 Budget
- Both Chambers Set Jan 31 Deadline To Pass Budget
- Senate Urges Lawmakers To Step Up Efforts Despite Limited Time
- Reps To Commence Defence By MDAs Today
The National Assembly, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives are in a race against time to pass the 2025 Budget. READ MORE
2. State Of Nation Address: My Life Under Threat, Obi Cries Out
- Hold Nigerian Govt Responsible If Anything Happens To Him- Obidient Movement
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has raised an alarm that his life is under threat following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in his New Year’s address. READ MORE
3. Crude Oil Shortage Looms as NNPCL Grapples with Debt Servicing
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is struggling to meet its debt obligations, which could impact the supply of crude oil to local refineries.
READ MORE4. Wike: Arrested Manhole Cover Vandals Will Face Full Wrath Of Law
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed that those arrested by the security agencies for the vandalisation of sewage manhole covers on highways in Abuja will be made to face the full wrath of the law. READ MORE
5. Tinubu Arrives Ghana for Mahama’s Inauguration Ceremony
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Accra, Ghana, on January 6, 2025, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Mahama, scheduled for January 7. READ MORE
6. EFCC Sacks 27 Officers Over Fraud, Misconduct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024 for engaging in fraudulent activities and misconduct. READ MORE
7. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau To Resign After Nine Years In Office
Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, is reportedly set to announce his resignation after nearly a decade in office. READ MORE
8. WAEC Introduces Resit Exams For WASSCE Candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a groundbreaking initiative allowing candidates to retake their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as early as January and February 2025.
READ MORE9. Iyabo Ojo Expresses Regret Over Requesting Mohbad’s Exhumation
Popular actress Iyabo Ojo has revealed her regret over advocating for the exhumation of late singer Mohbad’s body, citing the controversies that followed as reasons for her change of heart. READ MORE
10. EPL: Iwobi Becomes 5th African To Make 50+ Appearance For Three Clubs
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi became the fifth African player to register at least 50 appearances for three English Premier League club sides after he featured in Fulham’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town on Sunday. READ MORE
