Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Third-Party Vehicle Insurance Enforcement: Fears Of Police Extortion, Harassment Rise
- Defaulting Motorists Risk ₦250k Fine
- This Is Giving Police Another Means To Cash Out On The Road-Nigerians
- Police Allay Fear Over Extortion, Warn Influencers, Activists On Misleading Nigerians
Many motorists in Nigeria have expressed worries and fears that the commencement of the enforcement of Third-Party Vehicle insurance will lead to a new form of extortion and harassment from officers of the Nigeria Police Force. READ MORE
2. PDP Crisis: “We Are Enjoying The Drama” – APC
- It Is A Normal Thing-Zamfara Governor
The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has ridiculed the ongoing leadership turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the opposition as a party incapable of managing itself, let alone the country. READ MORE
3. 50% Tariff Hike Will Commence In March, Telcos Reveal
- Say Our Sector Cannot Be Subsidy For Other Sectors
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has disclosed that telecommunications companies (telcos) in the country will commence the full introduction of new tariffs in March. READ MORE
4. SERAP Urges Tinubu To Probe Missing N26bn In Petroleum Ministry, PTDF
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and anti-corruption agencies to investigate the alleged disappearance of over N26 billion from the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources in 2021. READ MORE
5. Canada To Impose Retaliatory Tariffs On US Goods
Canada will impose 25 percent tariffs on select American goods in response to new US trade restrictions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday. READ MORE
6. Lagos Lawmaker Dismisses Claims Of Tinubu Reinstating Obasa as Speaker
A Lagos lawmaker has dismissed reports that President Bola Tinubu directed members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to reinstate ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, calling it “fake news” meant to distract newly elected Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. READ MORE
7. Tragedy In Ondo As 30 Burnt To Death In Devastating Auto Crash
At least 30 passengers were killed in a tragic auto crash at Onipetesi, along the Ore-Lagos highway in Ondo State. READ MORE
8. NELFUND: 600k Students Have Received N104bn Loan- Tinubu
President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has disclosed that 600,000 students have benefited from loans worth N104 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. READ MORE
9. Tems Wins Best African Music Performance At Grammy’s Award
Afrobeats singer Tems won her second golden gramophone at the Grammys in the Best African Music Performance category. READ MORE
10. EPL: Arsenal Thrash Man City, Man Utd Collapse At Old Trafford Against Palace
Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 5-1 at a buoyant Emirates Stadium to send Mikel Arteta’s side back within six points of Liverpool.
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