These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. Tinubu recalls Nigeria’s high commissioner to UK
President Bola Tinubu has recalled Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Isola.
2. DSS detains Ogun LGA chairman who accused Gov Abiodun of hijacking funds
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday arrested the suspended Chairman of Ijebu-East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo.
3. Atiku predicts PDP will return to give Nigerians responsive government
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar said on Friday the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would bounce back to give Nigerians a responsive government.
4. NLC declares two-day strike over fuel subsidy removal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will begin a two-day warning strike on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in protest against what it called the government’s inability to appropriately mitigate the impacts of the elimination of subsidies on Premium Motor Spirit, more commonly known as petrol.
5. Tinubu approves 5 million eyeglasses for visually impaired Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has approved the provision of five million pairs of eyeglasses to visually impaired Nigerians.
6. ICPC probes Reps panel investigating MDAs for alleged job racketeering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced an investigation into the bribery allegation against members of the House of Representatives’ ad-hoc committee probing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country.
7. Ardova’s Olu Adeosun resigns, replaced by Moshood Olajide
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ardova Plc, Olu Adeosun, has resigned from his position and Moshood Olajide has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the oil and gas firm.
8. BUA Cement to drop cement price, offers shareholders N2.80kobo per share dividend
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul-Samad Rabiu, said the company will drop its cement price to prevent the government from approving the importation of Cement into Nigeria.
9. Police intercepts truck conveying Indian hemp hidden behind drinks in Plateau
Police operatives in Plateau have intercepted a truck transporting assorted drinks and over 100 bags of cannabis sativa in the state.
10. Europa League draw: Liverpool, Ajax, Marseille discover group foes
Liverpool have been drawn against LASK, Union St-Gilloise, and Toulouse in the group stages of the Europa League.
