Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Insecurity: Pray For Troops Keeping Us Safe, Vulnerable Nigerians- Tinubu
- Says They Are Making Sacrifices Facing Terrorism, Banditry
- Benue Under Siege, Attacks Beyond Herders-Famers Clashes, Alia Cries Out
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for sacrifice from Nigerians and prayers for the military and other security agencies fighting to keep the country safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits across the country. READ MORE
2. Your Defection Will Ensure Greater Progress For Akwa Ibom, APC Tells Eno
- Cracks Appear In Govs’ Cabinet As Commissioner Resigns, Refuses To Defect
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the defection of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC as a thoughtful decision that would ensure the greater progress of Akwa Ibom State and its people. READ MORE
3. Increased Driver’s Licenses, Number Plates Costs Take Effect Tomorrow
The increased cost of obtaining a driver’s license or number plate in Nigeria, which was recently approved by the Joint Tax Board (JTB), and applies nationwide, will take effect on Sunday, June 8, 2025. READ MORE
4. Justice Uwais: Tinubu Mourns, Says Nigeria Lost A Phenomenal Jurist, Statesman
President Bola Tinubu has described Justice Mohammed Uwais, former Chief Justice of Nigeria, who died on Friday at 89, as a phenomenal jurist and statesman who served Nigeria with honour, courage and exceptional integrity. READ MORE
5. PDP Urges Peter Obi To Return, Says Party Is Rejuvenated
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State has called on former governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return to the party. READ MORE
6. UNIZIK Student Dies After Jumping from Lodge’s Balcony
Tragedy struck late Thursday near Royal Kitchen Junction, Ifite-Awka, Anambra State, when a male student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) jumped from a three-storey lodge and died. READ MORE
7. Musk Loses $34B In A Day After Trump Clash, Tesla Shares Plunge
Elon Musk’s net worth plunged by $34 billion on Thursday, June 5, following a public clash with former President Donald Trump and a string of controversial tweets, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. READ MORE
8. Democracy Day: Akume, Edun, Wike, Others Make Inter-Ministerial Planning Committee
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the 2025 Democracy Day Celebration, tasked with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting Democracy Day Anniversary. READ MORE
9. Move On From My Bum, Tems Slams Critics
Afrobeats superstar and curvy songstress, Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has fired back at critics who body-shame her, claiming she will return any negative statements they pass regarding her physique. READ MORE
10. Int’l Friendly: Arokodare Rescues Nigeria From Defeat Against Russia
Tolu Arokodare was on target as Russia and Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw in their international friendly on Friday, June 6, 2025. READ MORE
