Good morning! Stay informed with critical developments across Nigeria and the latest news from Nigerian newspapers. Here are the top 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morning.
- Dangote Refinery Delay: The much-anticipated release of premium motor spirit by Dangote Refinery will not happen this month. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, attributed the delay to minor challenges, stating that the product will now be available between July 10 and 15. This announcement has sparked various reactions from Nigerians.
- Cholera Alert in Lagos: The Lagos State Government has called for increased vigilance and precautionary measures to prevent a potential cholera outbreak. This follows a surge in severe gastroenteritis cases reported in the last 48 hours.
- Support for Nigerian Students: Teesside University in the UK has launched an initiative to assist Nigerian students facing severe financial difficulties by funding their flights home. This move comes after several students were removed from their courses and ordered to leave the UK due to unpaid tuition fees, as reported by BBC on Tuesday.
- National Anthem Mix-Up: Senate President Godswill Akpabio criticized the National Orientation Agency for disseminating the incorrect version of the newly adopted old National Anthem. Akpabio highlighted that the version being taught was different from what the Senate had approved.
- Fatal Road Crashes in Anambra: At least four people have died, and 11 others were injured in three separate road crashes on the Onitsha-Awka Expressway between Monday and Tuesday. The accidents occurred at different locations along the same stretch of the road.
- CBN Naira Redesign Controversy: Ahmed Bello Umar, former Currency Operations Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), testified in the High Court of Abuja that the naira redesign directive from former President Muhammadu Buhari was not followed. He revealed that the notes produced under ex-Governor Godwin Emefiele differed from the approved specifications.
- Federal High Court Vacation: The Federal High Court will commence its vacation on July 23, ending on September 13. This was announced by Assistant Director of Information/ICT, Catherine Christopher, in a statement yesterday.
- Tinubu’s Democracy Warning: President Bola Tinubu raised concerns over alleged attempts by certain individuals to exploit the current economic challenges to undermine democracy. The President vowed to protect democracy and uphold the rights and freedoms of Nigerians.
- Zamfara Governor on Banditry: Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State lamented the lack of political will to tackle banditry effectively. He criticized the federal government-controlled security agencies for their uninspiring efforts, which led to the creation of the state security outfit, Community Protection Guards, in January.
- DSS Protest Warning: The Department of State Services (DSS) warned against any protests on June 12, designated as Democracy Day. The DSS disclosed that it had uncovered plans by certain individuals and groups to stage protests aimed at causing chaos and breaching national security.
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Stay updated with these critical developments across Nigeria. From economic alerts and public health warnings to educational support and national security issues, these stories shape the current landscape of the country. Keep an eye on these news items for more insights and updates throughout the day.