Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. 2nd Term Inauguration: Don’t Fail Ekiti People, Shettima Warns Oyebanji
- Urges Governor To Prioritise Youth, Govern With Generosity
- Credits APC Support To Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
- Gov Reappoints SSG, Chief Of Staff, CPS
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called on Governor Abiodun Oyebanji to honour the sacred verdict of the Ekiti electorate by raising the bar of governance and prioritising youth empowerment in his second term.
READ MORE 2. Obi: Hunger Is Now A National Emergency
- Says 36m Nigerians Face Acute Food Crisis, 60% Arable Land Remains Uncultivated
- Promises Grants, Subsidies For Farmers If…..
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for hunger to be declared a national emergency in Nigeria, warning that about 36 million Nigerians are projected to face acute food insecurity this year.
READ MORE 3. World Maritime Day: FG Unveils Fresh Drive To Produce Globally Competitive Seafarers
- Oyetola Reiterates FG’s Commitment To Modernising Ports Outside Lagos
- Assures Indigenous Shipowners Of Commitment To CVFF Disbursement
- Unveils Gazetted NPERA Act, Logo, Reaffirms Commitment
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to produce globally competitive Nigerian seafarers through expanded training, professional certification and practical onboard experience, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said. READ MORE
4. EFCC Takes Custody Of Maina’s Son After DSS Arrest In Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Maina, son of former Pension Reform Task Team chairman Abdulrasheed Maina, following his return to Nigeria, and handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). READ MORE
5. Tinubu Moves To Reshape INEC, Reappoints Bila, Names Six Others
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Bala Bila as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission and nominated six other persons to fill key vacancies in the electoral body ahead of forthcoming elections. READ MORE
6. Murray-Bruce Tackles Duke Over Coastal Highway U-Turn
Former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has challenged Donald Duke over his criticism of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, accusing the former Cross River State governor of taking a different position from one he allegedly held in the past. READ MORE
7. Imo Corps Members’ Kidnap: Security Operatives Arrest Five Suspects
Security operatives have arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State, while three other suspects escaped with gunshot injuries. READ MORE
8. Court Jails Self-Confessed Boko Haram Member For 30 Years
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a self-confessed Boko Haram member, Abubakar Goni, to 30 years’ imprisonment after he admitted belonging to the proscribed terrorist organisation. READ MORE
9. Tems: Music Heals, Releases Me From Pain
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that writing music serves as a form of therapy that helps her process emotional pain, heal and move on from difficult experiences. READ MORE
10. EPL: Ajayi Warns Hull City Against Complacency After Impressive Start
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has warned Hull City against complacency despite their impressive start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, insisting that the newly promoted side must remain focused if they are to sustain their momentum.
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