Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Mixed Reactions Trail Jilli Market Airstrike
- NAF Begins Probe Of Alleged Civilian Casualties In Jilli Market Air Strike
- Jilli Market, And ISWAP Logistics Base, Was Shut Five Years Ago, Says Zulum
- Atiku Condemns Jilli Market Airstrike, Calls For Accountability
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the military airstrike around the Jilli Market near Fuchimiram Village in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State where at least 56 people were killed and several others injured. READ MORE
2. Legal Fireworks Loom As High, Supreme Courts Prepare To Hear Cases In ADC’s Crisis
- Apex Court To Hear Mark Faction Appeal Tuesday, Federal High Court Schedules Bala’s Gombe Suit Same Day
- ADC Expands Convention Committees As Ex-Presidential Aspirant Joins
The lingering crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is set to take a dramatic turn on Tuesday as both the Supreme Court and the Federal High Court prepare to hear separate cases involving rival factions of the party. READ MORE
3. Encouraging Fuel Importation Will Crash Nigeria’s Economy, CPPE Blasts World Bank
- Warns Fuel, Food Import Drive FX Crisis, Industrial Collapse
Nigeria’s economic policy space has been jolted by a fierce pushback from the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), which has strongly condemned the World Bank over its latest recommendation urging increased importation of fuel and food into the country. READ MORE
4. No Deal! Crude Prices Rise As US Begins Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz Today
U.S. crude oil soared 8%, to more than $104 per barrel. International Brent oil jumped more than 7%, to $103 per barrel. Wholesale gas prices also spiked 6%, while heating oil, a proxy for jet fuel prices, jumped 10% in early trading. READ MORE
5. SERAP Demands Probe Of Missing N2.9bn In NIGCOMSAT, Nuclear Regulatory Authority
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and the Management of both the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing or diverted ₦2.9 billion of public funds from NIGCOMSAT and NNRA.” READ MORE
6. NDLEA Nabs 93-Year-Old Great Grandpa, Medical Doctor Over Illicit Drugs
A 93-year-old great grandpa and a 69-year-old medical doctor top the list of suspects arrested as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intensified their offensive action and crackdown on drug cartels and their collaborators in intelligence-led interdiction operations across the country. READ MORE
7. US Hails Nigeria Over 386 Terrorism Convictions
The United States has hailed Nigeria for accelerating the prosecution of terrorism-related cases, following the conviction of 386 suspects in recent mass trials. READ MORE
8. Gateway Air Begins Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Jos, and Kano Flights Today
As part of its commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing convenient travel options, Ogun State-owned airline, Gateway Air, has announced new flight operations covering major cities across Nigeria. READ MORE
9. EPL: Man City Seize Initiative In Title Run-In, Demolish Chelsea 3-Nil
Man City seized the initiative in the Premier League title race with a statement 3-0 win at Chelsea, piling more pressure on leaders Arsenal and Blues boss Liam Rosenior. READ MORE
10. Burna Boy’s Mum Prays Against “Evil Declarations” After Son’s Remarks
Bose Ogulu has reacted after her son, Burna Boy, used her name while making controversial remarks during a livestream over an alleged assault involving DJ Tunez. READ MORE
