Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 25th May 2024 [Saturday]

Good morning Nigeria, and the world at large. Below is the summary of Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for today 25th May 2024 being Saturday.

Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 25th May 2024 [Saturday]

1. CBN lays off Employees: Over the span of Thursday and Friday, over 300 employees at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) were laid off, as confirmed by individuals directly impacted who spoke to Nigeria News 247 on Saturday. Reports indicate that an additional 200 disengagement letters have already been prepared and are set to be given to affected employees in the upcoming days.

2. During a meeting with the Yoruba Leaders of Thought, President Bola Tinubu assured them that his government will meet the aspirations of Nigerians and emphasized the importance of governance being transformative and responsive to the people’s essential requirements. Tinubu also stated that Nigeria is not in a state of crisis.

3. Adebayo Adelabu, the Power Minister, compared the current electricity tariff system to a passing challenge that will eventually decrease, similar to how telecom tariffs have dropped in the country. Despite facing criticism from consumers for the recent electricity price increase and inconsistent power supply in Nigeria, Adelabu remains hopeful that this difficulty will result in lasting benefits.

4. After being re-instated, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, conducted the Jumat prayers at the Government House Kano on Friday following the receipt of his appointment letter from Governor Abba Yusuf. Sanusi emphasized that leadership is bestowed by God upon individuals as He chooses and at His appointed time.

5. The Labour Union has firmly stated that they are adamant about the minimum wage being set at a minimum of N100,000, as discussions between their delegates and the Federal Government intensify. Reports indicate that they are scheduled to convene a national executive council gathering on Monday to strategize for the upcoming session with the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage, scheduled for Wednesday.

6. The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has arrested three men for their alleged involvement in criminal activities in the state. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Aidamenbor Daniel, sighted on Friday, the suspects included one Abraham Achibong, who was accused of defiling his eight-year-old daughter.

7. A private rice factory in Niger State was closed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control due to poor hygiene practices. The Director of NAFDAC’s North-Central Zone, Shaba Mohammed, mentioned during a regular inspection in Niger State that despite the facility being officially registered with the agency, its production area did not meet hygiene standards.

8. In Kaduna, the State Police Command’s operatives successfully rescued three individuals who had been kidnapped and captured a well-known kidnapper. ASP Mansir Hassan, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, announced this development in a press release issued on Friday in Kaduna.

9. Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and former governor of Kano State, clarified that he did not issue any instructions regarding the reinstatement of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano. Kwankwaso emphasized that he learned about the Emir’s reinstatement in the same manner as everyone else.

10. Hope Uzodimma from the All Progressives Congress was declared the winner of the Imo State Governorship Election, as their victory was confirmed by the Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja. The petition filed by Athan Achonu of the Labour Party was also rejected by the tribunal.