Nigeria news today headlines : Monday 17th June 2024
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Do More To Address Hardship, Sultan Tells Leaders
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on governments at all levels to do more to address the current hardship in the country. In his Sallah sermon shortly after observing the two units Eid prayer at the Fakon Idi, the monarch said Nigeria is grappling with a lot of challenges, while its citizens are
Buhari Worries Over Uncontrolled Population Growth, Advocates Increased Food Production
ABUJA – In contrast to Tinubu’s lamentations about inheriting a very bad economy, former President Muhammadu Buhari has seized the Eid-el-Kabir festivities occasion to make a strong case for increased food production and worsening population explosion. Buhari through a statement by Garba Shehu, his media aide, said he was pleased that more Nigerians have taken
Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (17/06/24)
Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Tinubu Inherited Dead Economy From Buhari, Presidency Affirms… Says President’s Reforms Restoring Investors’ Confidence… Nigeria Now Bankable Again, Inflation To Be Tamed Soon SALLAH DAY TRAGEDYGunmen Kill 10, Abduct Several In Sokoto Community
Senate Leader Begs Labour To Accept FG’s Minimum Wage Offer
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Sunday pleaded with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to accept whatever the Federal Government offered them above N60,000 as the new minimum wage. Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central in the Senate, also urged Nigerians to demonstrate more patriotic spirit and keep hope
Uzodimma Hands Over 11 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 32 Vehicles To Police
Governor Hope Uzodimma has boosted the operational readiness confidence of the police in Imo State, procuring additional 32 operations vehicles and refurbishing 11 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) for the command. At a brief hand over of the vehicles to the police on Sunday, Governor Uzodimma said the essence was to enable the operatives “continue in
Security Forces Committed To Securing Nigeria, Says Chief Of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s commitment to secure the country. He added that the Armed Forces were ready to rid the country of any adversary. In a self signed Eid-el-Kabir message on Sunday, the Chief of Defence Staff called on all Nigerians to embrace peace,
Despite Police Ban, Sanusi II Leads Sallah Durbar In Kano
Despite police ban on durbar activities during Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Kano State, Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, held the traditional Sallah durbar on Sunday. Following the Eid prayer and sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque as a result of flooding at the usual Eid ground, the Emir embarked on the durbar, riding a
Eid-El-Kabir: Tinubu Harps On Sacrifice Required Of Good Citizens
…Lauds Nigerian Men For Helping To Shape Destiny Of Nation ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday observed the Eid-el-Kabir festivities by praying at the eid ground in Lagos, where he advised on the sacrifice required of a good citizen. According to the president, some level of sacrifice is also needed to advance the
Toluwalope Fourthman Emerges Africa Union Mathematics Ambassador
Toluwalope Fourthman, a pupil of Tender Oaks Private School,Ibadan,has been confered with Africa Mathematics Ambassador on account of the excellence award she won recently. She was presented with the Award of Excellence Certificate on the 6th of June 2024 for an outstanding and exceptional performance in Mathematics in the 2024 edition of the Africa Mathematics
SERAP Urges Tinubu To Uphold Workers Right To Living Wage
LAGOS – A Lagos-based non-governmental organisation, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that his government’s proposed bill on a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers is entirely consistent and compatible with Nigeria’s international obligations to promote and advance the right of workers to an adequate living wage.
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