Good morning! Here’s a comprehensive summary of today’s top stories from Nigerian newspapers:
- Presidency Responds to Obasanjo’s Criticism
For the second time in 24 hours, the Presidency has strongly rebutted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, urged Nigerians not to take Obasanjo’s statements seriously, describing him as an unworthy leader to follow. - House of Representatives Yet to Decide on Tax Reform Bills
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has announced that the House has yet to take an official stance on the Tax Reform Bills. He made this known during his opening remarks at the interactive session on Tax Reform Bills, which took place at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday. - EFCC Chairman Talks about Lawyers’ Role in Financial Fraud
Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has stated that no major financial fraud, especially illicit financial flows, could occur without the involvement of lawyers. Olukoyede made this remark at the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference in Abuja. - Naira Appreciation and Depreciation Trends
On Monday, the Naira saw an appreciation in the parallel market, rising to N1,735 per dollar from N1,740 per dollar over the weekend. However, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira depreciated to N1,690.37 per dollar. - NOGASA Chairman Sentenced for Fraud
Fatuyi Yemi Philips, the Chairman of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for a N43.5 million fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, delivered the verdict. - DSS Arrests Ladi Adebutu Over Alleged Election Violence
Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Ogun State elections, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). The arrest is believed to be linked to an incident in the Iperu area of Ogun State, where Adebutu allegedly mobilized thugs and illegal police officers to disrupt local government elections. - Manhunt for Assailants Who Killed Five in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the assailants responsible for killing five people in an attack on two communities early Monday morning. The attackers, operating in unregistered Lexus 330 and Honda FJ Cruiser SUVs, also left several others injured. - Investigation Underway into Police Officer’s Killing in Abia
The Nigeria Police in Abia State have begun investigating the killing of an officer by gunmen on Sunday night in Ubakala, near Umuahia. This comes just days after three soldiers were gunned down in Umuhia South Local Government Area. The Abia State government has promised severe consequences for those responsible for violence and insecurity in the region. - Benue State Minimum Wage Increased
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for state workers. The announcement was made on Monday after a meeting between the governor and representatives of organized labor at the State Secretariat. - Nigeria’s Shock AFCON Defeat to Rwanda
In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria’s national football team ended their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D qualifiers with a 2-1 loss to Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Rwanda made an impressive comeback to secure the victory over the Nigerian side.
