Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 31st May 2024 [Friday]

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Below is the summary of top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for today 31st May 2024 being Friday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 31st May 2024 [Friday]

1. President Bola Tinubu recently launched three Nigerian Navy ships and two helicopters at the Naval Dockyard in Victoria Island, Lagos, with a focus on minimizing maritime crimes. He emphasized the importance of the navy forming strong partnerships to support the Africa Blue Economy project.

2. On Thursday, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State urged Justice Stephens Dirialakeibama Jumbo, the recently appointed judge of the state High Court, to uphold truth and protect the state’s interests. The governor emphasized the importance of the judge’s oath of office and reminded him that his duties extended beyond just serving the state government to benefiting society as a whole.

3. On May 30th, the governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, paid a visit to Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), in Abuja. Governor Yusuf later posted photos from their meeting with the caption: Had a productive discussion with Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, in Abuja today.

4. During a recent gathering with the Arewa Consultative Forum at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu assured that he is committed to removing any cabinet member who does not meet the standards expected by Nigerians. He emphasized his dedication to serving the country to the best of his ability.

5. A group of militants believed to be associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have caused the death of several soldiers in Abia State while enforcing a sit-at-home order. The military personnel were ambushed by more than 15 masked gunmen at Obikabia junction in Aba, Abia State, who not only attacked them but also set their patrol vehicle ablaze.

6. Alhaja Iyabo, a 68-year-old woman who was a rice and beans trader, passed away after suffering a heart ailment upon learning that her savings of over N50 million in cash had disappeared during the demolition of shanties at Alaba Rago Market in Ojo by the Lagos State Government.

7. The number of casualties from the mosque bombing in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State on May 15 has now reached 21, with four additional deaths confirmed. This brings the total fatalities to 21, up from the previously reported 17 as of May 21.

8. In the span of a year, the Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, revealed that a staggering 29,000 individuals had been apprehended for various crimes such as kidnapping, rape, murder, gun-running, and cultism in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Adejobi emphasized that these arrests were a crucial component of the police’s ongoing mission to safeguard the well-being and security of Nigerian citizens.

9. Yesterday, the Supreme Court instructed the governors of all 36 states to submit their defence within a week in response to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Government regarding alleged mishandling of local government affairs. The Attorney General of the Federation was also given a two-day deadline to respond to the governors’ defences by a seven-member panel led by Justice Garba Lawal at the apex court.

10. It appears likely that the Organised Labour will initiate a nationwide strike starting on Monday, June 3, in response to the issue of a new minimum wage. This decision comes as the tripartite committee reconvenes today to discuss the new national minimum wage after last Tuesday’s meeting was abruptly adjourned due to the Labour’s walkout.

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