Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC Backtracks On Planned Protest
- Why We Suspended Planned Protest-Ajaero
- FG, NLC Set Up Committee To Review Hike
- Report Of Committee Will Determine Our Next Line Of Action-NLC
Following a long deliberation, and intervention from the Federal Government, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its proposed nationwide protest over the 50 per cent increase in telecommunication tariff. READ MORE
2. Alleged Human Rights Violation: Tinubu Rejects Impeachment Suit
- Asks Court To Dismiss Case
Following a suit by a legal practitioner Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje that President Tinubu’s administration engaged in misconduct by allegedly violating the human rights of the August 1-10, 2024 #EndBadGovernance protesters across Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has called on the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the lawsuit seeking to compel the National Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against him. READ MORE
3. Nigeria Needs $20bn Annually To Develop Gas Infrastructure – NEITI
- Senate To Probe NNPCL, FIRS, NUPRC, Others Over Revenue Leakage
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), has disclosed that Nigeria requires an annual injection of about $20 billion into the gas infrastructure to maximize its natural resources as the ninth-highest gas producer in the world and number one in Africa. READ MORE
4. Tinubu Signs Law Establishing Federal University in Ogoniland
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed into law the bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State. READ MORE
5. CBN Extends Timeframe For BDCs To Buy $25,000 Weekly From Banks To May 30
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the timeframe for eligible Bureau de Change (BDC) operators to access the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) for foreign exchange (FX). READ MORE
6. Ladoja Denies Withdrawing Bola Ige’s Case, Accuses Akande Of Lying
Former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has refuted claims by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, regarding the unresolved assassination of Chief Bola Ige, stating, “Chief Akande lied against me.” READ MORE
7. Four Killed In Kano Clash Over Demolition Of Buildings
Four people have reportedly been shot dead in Rimin Auzinawa, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, following a violent confrontation between residents and security operatives over the demolition of properties. READ MORE
8. Lagos APC Leaders Meet Over Obasa’s Fate Amid Assembly Crisis
The Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to hold an emergency meeting today (Monday) to address the ongoing leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly. READ MORE
9. Tinubu Congratulates Tems On Grammy Win, Applauds Nigerian Artists
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian music star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. READ MORE
10. EPL: Chelsea Move Into Top Four After 2-1 Victory Over West Ham
Chelsea moved into the top four with a second-half turnaround to beat West Ham 2-1 as their former manager Graham Potter returned to Stamford Bridge. READ MORE
