Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed confidence in the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating that Nigeria is on a stable trajectory and requires continued support to sustain ongoing reforms.He made the remarks while declaring open the meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt, an event that brought together traditional rulers from all 17 southern states to deliberate on issues of unity, security, and economic development.
2. The New Nigeria Peoples Party has thrown its weight behind ongoing political realignments among opposition figures, describing the development as a necessary step toward national transformation. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the party said the emerging coalition reflects a shared commitment to reposition the country and address current economic challenges.
3. Troops of 13 Brigade, working alongside operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have destroyed a large illegal cannabis farm in Cross River State as part of ongoing security operations.
4. The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has explained why he did not attend the national summit of opposition parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Sowore said Nigeria requires genuine political alternatives rather than “recycled failures,” distancing himself and his party from the gathering.
5. Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has highlighted the critical role of infrastructure in shaping the future of the music industry. The award-winning artist, born Tiwatope Omolara Savage, shared insights into the vision behind her new initiative, which is focused on supporting emerging creatives and building long-term industry capacity.
6. The South-West leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed recent claims of internal division, describing the reports as false and intentionally misleading. Responding to the allegations in a statement released on Sunday, the party’s Zonal Chairman, Akinbowale Omole, made it clear that the narrative of disunity does not reflect the reality within the party.
7. President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the ongoing expansion of the Dangote Refinery is expected to generate significant employment opportunities, with up to 95,000 skilled workers projected to be engaged at the peak of construction. He made this known over the weekend in Lagos during his induction as an honorary fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering.
8. The Lagos State Government has adopted a “no power, no pay” policy following the signing of three power purchase agreements aimed at improving electricity supply and ensuring accountability in energy payments. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, explaining that the agreements are part of broader efforts to address persistent gaps in power delivery and enhance reliability across public infrastructure.
9. The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has announced the suspension of its ongoing strike, with immediate effect. The decision was made public on Sunday in Gwagwalada by the SWEC Chairman, Abdullahi Shafa, who explained that it followed an emergency meeting convened to assess recent developments in the dispute, including the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
10. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned against proposals to suspend political campaigns in parts of Northern Nigeria, saying such a move could threaten constitutional rights and fuel fears of voter exclusion. His reaction follows reports that the Senate is considering halting political activities in several states affected by worsening insecurity, including Borno, Benue, and Plateau.
