Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Shettima Reveals Why Tinubu Kept Subsidy Removal Out Of His Inaugural Speech
- President Feared Intense Pressure From Powerful Interests
- How He Won Over Skeptical Governors On Fuel Subsidy Removal-AbdulRazaq
- Governors Weigh ₦100,000 Minimum Wage As Cost-Of-Living Crisis Persists
- Three Years After, Subsidy Debate Still Divides Nigerians
The President’s bold announcement that “subsidy is gone” has come as a shock to the nation three years after the policy was implemented, and Vice President Kashim Shettima has admitted that the President’s Cabinet and many of his close friends in the executive were misled when the policy was decided. READ MORE
2. Opposition Forces Realign As Obi Picks Kwankwaso, PDP Faction Ratifies Jonathan
- Wike Camp Rejects Ratification, Insists On Rival Candidate
- Obi vows To Crush Insecurity,,Pledges 10,000MW Power Boost
- Why I Cannot Endorse Peter Obi For 2027, Moghalu Explains
The political landscape in Nigeria had an unprecedented makeover on Saturday as several key political developments redefined the struggle for power ahead of the 2027 presidential election, making it look up to one of the most competitive political contests in the nation’s democratic history. READ MORE
3. NLC Declares War On Pension-Defaulting Employers, Vows Crackdown From Tomorrow
Thousands of employers across Lagos State may face sanctions, prosecution and public exposure from June 1 as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) launches an aggressive enforcement campaign against organisations accused of failing to remit workers’ pension contributions and establish pension plans for employees. READ MORE
4. Dangote Cuts Petrol Price To ₦1,250, Signals Fresh Shake-Up In Fuel Market
Nigeria is gearing for yet another downstream fuel price adjustment, following Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s (DPR) announcement to lower its petrol gantry price from N1,275 to N1,250 per litre which is expected to create competition among fuel marketers and relieve pressure along the fuel supply chain. READ MORE
5. 19-Year-Old Faces Cyberstalking, Bullying Charges In Lagos Court
A 19-year-old blogger has been charged by a Lagos Federal High Court over a defamatory post allegedly made on the social media platform against one of Nigeria’s top business figures, Tony Elumelu, in a case that has raised concerns about the dangers of the use of social media and the impact of online misinformation. READ MORE
6. Adelaja Adeoye Fires Back At PDP, Threatens Legal Action Over Suspension List
The political camp of Allied People’s Movement (APM) governorship candidate, Adelaja Adeoye, has issued a strong rebuttal to his inclusion in a purported suspension list circulated by individuals claiming to be acting on behalf of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the action as misleading, legally untenable and procedurally defective. READ MORE
7. First Lady: Nigeria Will Not Be Intimidated By Insurgents
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that the country will not be intimidated by insurgents, expressing confidence that ongoing security challenges will soon be overcome. READ MORE
8. Police Recover Kidnap Ransom Bag From Fulani Leader’s Residence
A major breakthrough in the investigation of a series of kidnappings that have unsettled communities across Ogun State has placed a prominent Fulani community leader under intense scrutiny after police reportedly recovered a ransom bag from his residence during a security operation. READ MORE
9. “We Need To Speak Up” — Davido Calls Out Entertainers Over National Silence
Afrobeats star Davido has criticised the silence of Nigerian entertainers on rising insecurity and injustice in the country, urging public figures to speak up on national issues. READ MORE
10. Arsenal Heartbroken As PSG Triumph 4–3 On Penalties After 1–1 Draw
Arsenal were left devastated in the Champions League final after PSG clinched victory in a penalty shootout following a tightly contested match. READ MORE
