Good morning! Here’s a summary of the key news highlights from Nigerian Newspapers for Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Stay informed with the latest updates on critical incidents, government directives, legal actions, and economic projections impacting the nation.
Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
- In Galkogo village of Shiroro local government area, Niger State, a mine site collapse has resulted in one confirmed death, six serious injuries, and 30 individuals trapped. The site belongs to African Minerals and Logistics Limited.
- President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to assess the cost implications of implementing a new national minimum wage. This directive was issued during a State House meeting on Tuesday with members of the federal government’s negotiation team, following the suspension of a nationwide industrial strike by Organised Labour.
- President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the full-scope Arterial Road N20, from Northern Parkway to the Outer Northern Expressway (Murtala Mohammed Expressway), as Wole Soyinka Way.
- The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released a list of 10,000 successful applicants for recruitment into the constable and specialist cadres of the Nigeria Police Force, with successful applicants spread across the 774 LGAs in the country.
- The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) will require international oil companies to supply crude oil to the Dangote oil refinery. NUPRC spokesperson Olaide Shonola stated that the commission is intervening to ensure the local sale of crude to Dangote and other refineries.
- The House of Representatives supports the Federal Government’s legal action against the 36 states to enforce local government autonomy. Deputy spokesman Philip Agbese stated that the House backs reforms to improve citizen well-being.
- Fitch Ratings has projected that the Nigerian naira will end the year at 1,450 to the US dollar. This projection was made by Gaimin Nonyane, Director of Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings, during a webinar focused on Nigeria and Egypt.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Edo and Ondo states until Sunday, June 9, to allow more eligible persons to register for the upcoming governorship elections.
- Bandits have abducted at least 26 people in Niger State. The incidents occurred in Mashegu and Shiroro Local Government Areas on Sunday and Monday.
- Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, was questioned by officers of the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Ikoyi, Lagos State, over a petition filed by Oba Saheed Elegushi. The petition involves allegations of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and criminal defamation, according to a statement by Monisola Odumosu, head of the Aloba legal team.
These are the top news highlights making headlines in Nigeria today. From significant government decisions and economic forecasts to critical local incidents and ongoing legal matters, staying updated on these developments is crucial for understanding the current landscape of the nation. Stay tuned for more news and updates.