Good morning! Here is a summary of today’s top news from Nigerian newspapers:
1. Academic Records of President Bola Tinubu Released by Chicago State University
Chicago State University, in compliance with a United States District Court order, has released the academic records of President Bola Tinubu to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. This development comes from the United States of America.
2. Former Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears in UK Court Over Alleged Bribery
Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, made an appearance before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in the United Kingdom. She is being charged with an alleged £100,000 bribe. Alison-Madueke was granted a £70,000 bail and given an 11 pm to 6 am curfew.
3. Organised Labour Suspends Indefinite Strike
The organised labour announces the suspension of the indefinite strike called against nationwide hardship. The strike has been suspended for 30 days to allow for negotiations and resolution of issues. The union has also mandated the Minister of Labour to address the withheld salaries of university staff.
4. Maritime Workers Union Directs Members to Resume Work
The Executive Members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have directed their members to return to work. This directive applies to the nation’s seaports, jetties, oil and gas platforms, and terminals. The union had previously ordered their closure in compliance with the organised labour’s directive for an indefinite strike.
5. Election Tribunal Orders Withdrawal of Certificate of Return
The Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Lafia, the State capital, has ordered the withdrawal of the Certificate of Return issued to Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC). David Ubugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared the winner of the March 18 election.
6. Illegal Refinery Fire Claims Lives in Rivers State
Basil Igwebueze, the Rivers State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has confirmed the victims of a fire incident at an illegal refinery in Ibaa community. Among the victims were a pregnant woman, the son of the illegal refinery owner, and a young lady about to get married. While the owner of the illegal refinery sustained severe injuries, his son unfortunately died at the scene.
7. Labour Party Presidential Candidate Laments ‘Dollarisation’ of Nigerian Economy
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, expresses concern about the ‘dollarisation’ of the Nigerian economy. Obi points out that the use of the dollar in the country has resulted in decreased productivity.
8. Family of Four Electrocuted in Taraba State
In the Dinyavoh area of Jalingo, Taraba State, a family of four tragically lost their lives during a power surge. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi, confirms the incident, but fortunately, the youngest child of the family survived.
9. Hoodlums Burn Vehicles in Ebonyi State
Hoodlums suspected of enforcing a sit-at-home order in Ezzangbo community, the Ebonyi State hometown of Simon Ekpa, self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafran Government in exile, set fire to three vehicles, five motorcycles, and other valuable items. The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed this act of mayhem.
10. Chairman of Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee Warns Against Refineries Working
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, issues a caution to Nigerians regarding the country’s refineries. Speaking at The Platform’s Independence Anniversary event, Oyedele suggests that it might be best if the refineries do not operate due to potential inefficiencies in management. This would prevent Nigeria from having the most expensive litre of petrol in the world.
