Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 1st June 2024 [Saturday]

Good morning Nigeria, and the world at large.

Below is the summary of top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for today 1st June 2024 being Saturday

1.  NLC and TUC Declare Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage and Electricity Tariff Hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced an indefinite strike starting Monday, June 3, after negotiations with the federal government over the new minimum wage and recent electricity tariff hike reached a deadlock.

2. Defence Headquarters Vows to Avenge Killing of Soldiers in Abia Stateh

The Defence Headquarters has promised a robust response to the killing of five soldiers in Abia State during the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)-sponsored Biafra Day. The military blamed IPOB for the attack on the Obikabia Junction checkpoint, which resulted in the death of the soldiers.

3. Rivers State Governor Cancels 10,000 Civil Service Jobs

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has cancelled 10,000 civil service jobs approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Fubara announced that a new recruitment process would be conducted soon.

4. Ogun State Set to Become Oil-Producing State

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) is set to begin oil and gas exploration in Ogun State, paving the way for the state to become an oil-producing state.

5. Teenager Commits Suicide in Makurdi

A teenager, identified as Terna, has died by suicide by walking into an electricity transformer in Makurdi, Benue State capital.

6. Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Threatens to Disconnect Customers with Outstanding Bills

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has vowed to disconnect customers with outstanding bills by Monday, June 3, 2024.

7. Emir of Kano Says Reinstatement is a Perfect Will of God

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that his reinstatement is a perfect will of God and that no one can question God’s decisions.

8. Federal Government Suspends Controversial Helicopter Landing Fee

The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the controversial $300 helicopter landing fee levied on helicopter operators.

9. Rivers State Police Arrest Suspect in Rape and Murder of Pregnant Woman

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Emeka, who allegedly raped a pregnant woman, Mrs Chigbewejim Steward, to death.

10. Ex-Convict Arrested for Stealing Electronic Appliances in Mosque

An ex-convict, Tajudeen Ridwan, has been arrested by operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps for allegedly stealing electronic appliances in a mosque in Osogbo, Osun State.