Major Headlines for Monday, April 22, 2024
- Tinubu’s CNG Initiative Targets Mass Transit Boost The Presidency has announced that the Bola Tinubu administration’s Presidential CNG Initiative, launched in October 2023, is set to roll out compressed natural gas for mass transit vehicles ahead of its first anniversary. Key reforms have been implemented to pave the way.
- Bandits Strike FCT Suburb, Kidnap 5 Persons In a disturbing incident, bandits invaded the Dutse suburb of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday night, kidnapping at least five people from the Bwari Area Council community.
- Reps to Hold National Dialogue on State Policing
The House of Representatives will host a national dialogue on state policing today, with Vice President Kashim Shettima expected to lead former Nigerian leaders and top security chiefs in attendance. - Court to Hear EFCC’s Appeal on Arresting Ex-Kogi Governor The Court of Appeal in Abuja will hear the EFCC’s appeal against a Kogi court order restraining them from arresting former governor Yahaya Bello over an alleged N80 billion fraud case.
- IPMAN Expects Further Diesel Price Cut from Dangote Refinery The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association says it expects the Dangote Refinery to reduce diesel prices further to around N700 per liter, after an initial cut from over N1,200 to N1,000.
- Kenyan Police Arrest Fleeing Binance Exec, Extradition to Nigeria Looms The Kenyan police have arrested Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla, who fled Nigeria, paving the way for his extradition to face charges in the country within the week.
- One Killed, Two Chiefs Injured in Ogun Community Attack
Gunmen attacked the Oluke community in Ogun State’s Ewekoro LGA on Thursday, killing one person and injuring two local chiefs, with the police launching an investigation. - First Bank Appoints Alebiosu as Acting CEO After Adeduntan’s Resignation Segun Alebiosu, the Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of First Bank, has been named acting Managing Director after Adesola Adeduntan’s sudden resignation, pending CBN clearance.
- Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Wins APC Gubernatorial Primary Incumbent Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has emerged victorious in the APC gubernatorial primary, defeating 15 other contenders ahead of the November 16 election.
- Zamfara Villagers Flee to Gusau, Seek Protection from Bandits Hundreds of villagers, mostly women and children, fled the Bini community in Zamfara’s Maru LGA to Gusau, the state capital, seeking government protection after military forces withdrew from the area.
Major Headlines from security incidents and political developments to economic initiatives and corporate shakeups, these top headlines capture some of the biggest stories unfolding across Nigeria this Monday morning. As the nation continues navigating challenges old and new, these 10 news items offer a glimpse into the key issues and events shaping Africa’s most populous country right now.
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