Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Nigeria-France Partnership Has Entered Execution Phase- Tinubu
- Says $4.7bn Trade Deal Signals Nigeria As Largest Destination For French Investment In Sub-Saharan Africa
- Affirms That Next Chapter Of Africa-Europe Relations Will Be Written In Factories, Hotels, Ports, Others
- Confirms Nigeria’s Blue Economy Potential As Key Driver Of Africa’s Development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday declared that Nigeria’s economic relationship with France has moved beyond diplomatic rhetoric into what he described as a full-blown “execution phase,” as major investors and business leaders from both countries unveiled fresh commitments at the 10th France-Nigeria Business Council Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. READ MORE
2. Insecurity: Army Busts High-Tech Terror Network In North-East
- Siezes Four Hundred Starlink Devices, Others
- MNJTF, Operation Hadin Kai Tighten Noose On Terrorists As Commanders Push Fresh War Strategy
Nigerian troops under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted more than 400 Starlink communication devices allegedly linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists, in what military authorities described as a major breakthrough in ongoing operations against insurgent logistics and communication networks in the North-East. READ MORE
3. FCCPC Backs Lagos Government’s Efforts At Curbing Estimated Billing Menace
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) for recent consumer focused reforms aimed at stopping estimated billing within the Lagos electricity market. READ MORE
4. Makinde Set To Launch 2027 Presidential Bid In Ibadan
Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his 2027 presidential ambition on May 14 during a major political rally at Mapo Hall. READ MORE
5. 2027: INEC Trains Political Parties, EPM Heads On Finance Reporting System.
The Chairman of the Election and Party Monitoring Committee (EMPC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Baba Bila, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability and institutional capacity ahead of the 2027 General Election through the deployment of technology-driven electoral reforms. READ MORE
6. Lagos BRT Boom: State Buses Moved Over 60 Million Passengers In 6 Years – Official
The Lagos State Government has revealed that its public bus system has transported more than 60 million passengers across the state, underscoring what officials described as a major breakthrough in the drive to provide affordable and efficient transportation for millions of residents. READ MORE
7. We Got Nothing For Helping Buhari Win In 2015 — Kwankwaso
Former Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso says he and his supporters received no reward after helping former President Muhammadu Buhari win the 2015 presidential election with nearly two million votes from Kano. READ MORE
8. Borno Says Quran Oath Prevents Repentant Terrorists From Returning To Violence
The Borno State Government has defended its reintegration programme for former Boko Haram members, saying repentant terrorists swear an oath on the Quran as part of measures to prevent them from returning to violence. READ MORE
9. Tributes Pour In As Nollywood Star Alexx Ekubo Dies At 40
Popular actor, Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer. READ MORE
10. Tinubu Approves Nigeria As Host Of 2026 CAF Awards, Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards and the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly. READ MORE
