1. Sultan of Sokoto Calls for Prayers to Address Nigeria’s Challenges
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to pray for the country and its leaders to overcome the current challenges it faces. He emphasized that the socio-political issues in Nigeria are not unique to the country and can be overcome with the collective prayers and support of its people.
2. Archbishop Uka Uka Osim and Family Kidnapped in Abia State
Archbishop Uka Uka Osim of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, along with his wife, Anne Osim, and son, Roland Uka Osim, were among those kidnapped in Abia State on May 1, 2024. They were abducted alongside three other clergymen of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.
3. Village Head Killed in Kaduna State
Gunmen suspected to be hired killers have murdered Malam Kabiru Mohammed, the village head of Marke in Dandamisa Ward, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The gunmen invaded his residence around 12:30 am on Thursday, forcing everyone out of the compound before carrying out the killing.
4. DStv and GOtv Services to be Disrupted Due to Construction
DStv and GOtv customers in Nigeria have been advised to expect service disruptions from Sunday, May 5, to Tuesday, May 7, due to ongoing construction on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The companies assured customers that their technical teams will work to relocate facilities and minimize disruptions during this period.
5. Car Accident on Festac Link Bridge Leaves Three Injured
A woman, her toddler, and a motorcyclist were involved in a car accident on the Festac Link Bridge in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State on Saturday night. The incident, which occurred around 11:00 pm, left the victims unconscious and they were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
6. Three Villagers Killed by Bandits in Benue State
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed three villagers in the Ogbaulu community of Agatu Local Government Area, Benue State. The victims were attacked while working on their separate farms on Friday afternoon.
7. Organised Labour Warns State Governors on Minimum Wage
Organised Labour has cautioned state governors against making inflammatory statements that could disrupt the nation’s industrial space over the new national minimum wage. This warning comes in response to statements attributed to the Nigerian Governors’ Forum regarding sustainable payment of wages by individual states.
8. Abia State Governor Announces Plans for New Airport
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has revealed plans to construct a new airport in the state to facilitate the movement of goods and services. He made this announcement during a meeting with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu.
9. APC Accuses NNPP Presidential Candidate of Orchestrating Call for Party Chairman’s Removal
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Ajibola Basiru, has accused the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, of instigating calls for the removal of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje. Basiru described the call as a ‘mere circus’ orchestrated by Kwankwaso and his party.
10. Ebonyi State Lawmaker Defects from PDP to APC
Hon Victor Nwoke, the lawmaker representing Abakaliki North Constituency in Ebonyi State House of Assembly, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Nwoke cited the ongoing crises within the PDP as the reason for his defection, and he was joined by his supporters in the move to APC.