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The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved the payment of N70,000 minimum wage to civil servants under the employ of the state. Nwifuru announced this on Saturday at the grand finale of the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival. “ I have directed relevant government authorities to draft out modalities for the payment of the
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The police launched a manhunt yesterday for the killers of three policemen in Lagos and Edo states within one week. They vowed to crack down on jungle justice and the killing of their officers. An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Augustine Osupayi, was killed by
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers:
1. The police launched a manhunt yesterday for the killers of three policemen in Lagos and Edo states within one week.
They vowed to crack down on jungle justice and the killing of their officers. An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Augustine Osupayi, was killed by a mob in Lagos on Saturday.
2. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the suspension of processing fees on cash deposits until March 31, 2025.
With this extension, cash deposits exceeding N500,000 by individuals and N3 million by companies will continue to incur no charges.
3. The Federal Government announced over the weekend that it would not entertain the division of any part of the country, asserting that there will be no room for secession.
The government emphasized that Nigerians living together is an obligation, not a choice.
4. On Sunday, the Nigerian Army dismissed rumors circulating about the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
A false report, shared earlier by former presidential aide and social media commentator Jackson Ude, claimed Lagbaja had died of cancer 48 hours prior.
5. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), declared that the ruling party would win the upcoming November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, thereby solidifying its control in the South-West.
Ganduje made this declaration during a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, the state capital, on Sunday.
6. The United Kingdom deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers, marking the highest number of deportations on a single flight to date.
This follows UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s controversial deal to deport migrants arriving on small boats to the Chagos Islands, relocating them to St. Helena, a British territory over 5,000 miles away in the Atlantic Ocean.
7. Tragedy struck Nibo, a community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday, when at least 16 people, mostly youths, were reportedly killed by gunmen during the Onwa Asaa traditional festival, a local celebration.
8. Reports emerged on Sunday that the Department of State Services (DSS) had removed Adegboyega Fasasi as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He was replaced by Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a Deputy Director.
9. An Ikeja Special Offences Court has convicted and sentenced oil marketer Victor Ojomo and his company, Vijorm Oil Nigeria Limited, to 30 years imprisonment for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme and defrauding a businessman of N47,645,000.
10. Bandits attacked the community of Umguwar Bachaka in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State over the weekend, killing three residents and abducting an unspecified number of people.
A local source, who requested anonymity, said the attackers stormed the area at about 11 p.m., shooting indiscriminately and causing panic.
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning
The Independent National Electoral Commission said it has not officially released the voter register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The Resident Electoral Commissioner for the state, Dr Johnson Sinikiem, stated this while speaking to newsmen in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Recall that the Chairman of RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli on September 26 during
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The Independent National Electoral Commission said it has not officially released the voter register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The Resident Electoral Commissioner for the state, Dr Johnson Sinikiem, stated this while speaking to newsmen in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Recall that the Chairman of RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli on September 26 during
President Bola Tinubu’s daughter and Iyaloja-General, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has been appointed Ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education. The appointment was announced by the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Muhammad Sani Idris, during a visit to Tinubu-Ojo’s residence in Lagos. In a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Nura Muhammad, on Sunday, Idris cited
Tinubu’s daughter Folasade appointed ambassador for Almajiri education
President Bola Tinubu’s daughter and Iyaloja-General, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has been appointed Ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education.
The appointment was announced by the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Muhammad Sani Idris, during a visit to Tinubu-Ojo’s residence in Lagos.
In a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Nura Muhammad, on Sunday, Idris cited Tinubu-Ojo’s “passion for supporting disadvantaged communities, particularly Almajiri and out-of-school children,” as the basis for her selection.
Responding, Tinubu-Ojo expressed her appreciation, saying, “I am deeply honoured by this appointment and am committed to alleviating the plight of these vulnerable Nigerians.”
She also highlighted her father’s dedication to education, calling it “a lasting legacy for Nigerian children”.
Tinubu’s daughter Folasade appointed ambassador for Almajiri education