Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Tinubu’s 30-Day Petrol Discount Sparks Outrage From Opposition
- ‘Nigerians Are Not For Sale’ — Atiku, Opposition Cry Out Over One-Month Relief
- ADC Alleges Electoral Bribe, NDC Warns Of Stampede At NNPC Stations
- FG Defends Move As Global Oil Shock Cushion
- Unveils ₦1,350 Landing-Cost Ceiling, CNG Expansion, Cash Transfers, Others
Nigeria’s bitter battle over petrol prices has erupted into a fresh political confrontation, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) launching blistering attacks on President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its decision to offer a 30-day petrol discount through Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) retail outlets. READ MORE
2. Rising Cost Of Living: NLC, FG Head For Massive Showdown
- NLC Issues FG Two Weeks Ultimatum To Cut Petrol Price, Renegotiate Minimum Wage
- Demands Wage Awards, Tax Relief, Implementation Of Outstanding Labour Agreements
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to slash the price of petrol, begin renegotiation of the national minimum wage and implement outstanding agreements with organised labour. READ MORE
3. Transportation: Lagos Needs 15,000 High-Capacity Buses- LAMATA
- Amalgamated Deploys 15 CNG Buses, Targets 50-Bus Fleet By Year-End
Lagos State’s drive to modernise public transportation and reduce reliance on conventional fossil fuels has entered a new phase with the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses by Amalgamated Megacity Transport Services Limited. READ MORE
4. EFCC, NBA Forge Stronger Alliance To Fast-Track Criminal Justice
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have moved to strengthen their working relationship, with EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede urging lawyers to close ranks with the anti-graft agency to improve criminal justice administration in Nigeria. READ MORE
5. Rescued NYSC Members: No Ransom Paid, Says Imo CP
Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, has denied reports that ransom was paid before 20 abducted prospective National Youth Service Corps members and another victim were released. READ MORE
6. FAAN To Shut Owerri Airport Runway For 25 Days Over Repairs
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, for about 25 days to carry out essential repairs and resurfacing works. READ MORE
7. Rivers 2027: Wike’s Camp Denies Plot To Hijack State
The Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, led by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied allegations that the group is planning to take control of the state ahead of the 2027 elections. READ MORE
8. FBI Arrests 130 In Ghana Scam Centre Raid, Seizes 300 Devices
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has raided a suspected fraud compound in Ghana, arresting or detaining more than 130 people and seizing over 300 electronic devices. READ MORE
9. Peller, Jarvis Become Expectant Parents, Share Maternity Photos
TikTok stars Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, and his wife, Amadou Aminata, known as Jarvis, are expecting their first child. READ MORE
10. Man City Financial Row: Premier League Clubs Fear Political Interference
Several Premier League clubs have expressed concern that comments by Andy Burnham about Manchester City’s ownership could create perceptions of political interference in the club’s ongoing appeal process, according to BBC Sport. READ MORE
