Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines shaping Nigeria, including the Presidency’s rebuttal of Obasanjo’s critique, EFCC’s revelation about lawyers’ role in financial fraud, a surprising Naira fluctuation, and the shocking AFCON qualifier loss to Rwanda.
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1. Presidency blasts Obasanjo over criticism of Tinubu:
The Presidency has once again responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga urged Nigerians to disregard Obasanjo’s comments, claiming he lacks the qualities of a model leader.
2. House of Representatives undecided on tax reform bills:
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, announced that the green chamber has not yet reached a decision on the Tax Reform Bills. He made this statement during an interactive session on the bills at the National Assembly in Abuja.
3. Lawyers complicit in mega financial fraud, says EFCC boss:
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has accused some lawyers of facilitating illicit financial flows. Speaking at the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference in Abuja, he emphasized the critical role legal professionals play in financial fraud cases.
4. Naira strengthens slightly in parallel market:
The Naira appreciated in the parallel market on Monday, trading at N1,735 per dollar, up from N1,740 over the weekend. However, it weakened in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), closing at N1,690.37 per dollar.
5. NOGASA chairman jailed 21 years for fraud:
Fatuyi Yemi Philips, Chairman of NOGASA, was sentenced to 21 years in prison by a Lagos court for his role in a N43.5 million fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada delivered the judgment at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja.
6. DSS arrests Ogun PDP candidate Ladi Adebutu:
Ladi Adebutu, the PDP candidate in Ogun State’s 2023 election, has been arrested by the DSS. His arrest is linked to allegations of mobilizing thugs and illegal operatives to disrupt local government elections in Iperu.
7. Anambra police launch manhunt after deadly attacks:
Anambra State Police have commenced a manhunt for assailants who killed five people during attacks on two communities. The attackers, traveling in two SUVs, also left several others injured in the early hours of Monday.
8. Abia vows justice after killing of police officer:
The Abia State Police Command has begun investigating the murder of a police officer in Ubakala near Umuahia. The state government has pledged to bring the perpetrators to justice, condemning recent violence in the area.
9. Benue Governor approves N75,000 minimum wage:
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for state workers. The announcement followed a meeting with organized labor representatives at the State Secretariat on Monday.
10. Rwanda stuns Nigeria in AFCON qualifier:
Nigeria suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in their final Group D AFCON qualifiers. The underdog Rwandan team staged a dramatic comeback at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo to claim victory.
