Good morning, readers! Here is a summary of the top news stories from Nigerian newspapers today:
1. President Bola Tinubu Returns from London, Prepared for Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations
President Bola Tinubu is set to return to Nigeria from London today, Tuesday, in preparation for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Tinubu, who attended a summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, had travelled to the UK after his visit to France.
2. Power Distribution Companies Reverse Decision to Increase Tariff
Power distribution companies in Nigeria have reversed their earlier decision to increase electricity tariffs from July 1, 2023. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is yet to approve the proposed hike.
3. President Bola Tinubu Inherits 38 Uncompleted Road Projects Worth N979bn
An analysis of the 2023 budget and the national monitoring and evaluation platform, EYEMARK, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu inherited 38 uncompleted road projects worth N979bn from the previous Muhammadu Buhari administration.
4. Federal Government Suspends Construction Work on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Federal Government has issued an immediate suspension of construction works along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway until July 2, 2023. This decision was made due to the persistent gridlock experienced by road users in Lagos and Ogun states.
5. EFCC Arrests FBI Impersonator Accused of Defrauding Spaniard of €5.7m
Ifechukwu Makwe, an individual accused of defrauding a Spaniard of €5.7m while impersonating a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Makwe was apprehended in Abuja after engaging in fraudulent internet-related activities.
6. President Bola Tinubu Vows to Fight Drug Abuse with International Partners
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to collaborate with the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency and its international partners to combat the menace of drug abuse. He urged stakeholders to adopt a people-centered approach in addressing drug addiction and emphasized the importance of understanding and supporting addicts on their path to recovery.
7. National Security Adviser and Military Chiefs Assure Nigerians of Enhanced Security
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, and Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, assured Nigerians that efforts are being made to subdue threats and achieve a more secure and stable country.
8. Federal Government Declares Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29, 2023, as public holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The government extended its felicitations to the Muslim Ummah at home and abroad.
9. Nigerian Troops Capture Suspected Militants’ and Illegal Bunkerers’ Armory in Bayelsa State
Troops of 5 Battalion, operating under 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, have successfully captured a suspected militants’ and illegal bunkerers’ armory in Azuzuama community, Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Army spokesman Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu confirmed the operation.
10. Investigation Commences into Naval Rating’s Murder in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the killing of a naval rating in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos state. The rating, who was stationed at the Lagos Logistics Depot of the Navy, was fatally shot by unknown gunmen in the community.
