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1. The killing of a butcher, Usman Buda, by extremist Muslims over an alleged blasphemous comment against an Islamic prophet is now under investigation by the Sokoto State Police Command. The incident occurred during an argument between the butcher and another trader at the Sokoto Main Abattoir on Sunday.
2. President Bola Tinubu recently shared a remarkable anecdote from his past, revealing that a naval officer once slapped him for unintentionally overcharging him during his days as a taxi driver in the United States. This incident came to light as Tinubu recounted his humble beginnings in a biography published on the back page of a national daily.
3. Tragic events have unfolded in Izombe, Oguta, Imo State, where over the past two weeks, more than 50 people have lost their lives and over 170 houses have been set ablaze. Igboayaka O Igboayaka, the Factional National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), disclosed these distressing details during a press briefing held in Owerri, the state capital, over the weekend.
4. Nigeria’s total public debt has soared to N49.95 trillion ($108.30 billion) as of March 31, 2023, with an additional N3 trillion accumulated between December 2022 and March 2023. The Debt Management Office (DMO) provided this information in its quarterly assessment of the country’s debt profile, clarifying that the stated figure does not include the N22.719 trillion owed through the Ways and Means facility from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
5. Tragedy struck as a boat capsized at Marina Resort waterways in Calabar, Cross River State, leading to the feared loss of three medical students, two from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and one from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The incident occurred around 3 pm on Saturday, with a total of 15 passengers on board, including 13 medical students.
6. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, experienced a significant drop of 6.07 percent from N4,642.27 in April to N4,360.69 in May 2023. The NBS, in its report titled “Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Price Watch May 2023,” also highlighted an 11.20 percent increase compared to May 2022 in terms of the year-on-year price.
7. A devastating flood claimed the life of Mr. Glory Jato, a young man who recently got married, in Bethel Estate, Oba Ile community, Akure North local government area of Ondo State. Jato was swept away by floodwaters while returning from work, triggered by heavy rainfall that lasted several hours on Friday.
8. A deadly clash between members of the Islamic States of West Africa (ISWAP) and Boko Haram militants has resulted in the deaths of numerous terrorists in Borno State’s northeastern region. The violent clash occurred last Friday along the road between Gajiganna and Gajiram, according to reliable sources.
9. Electricity Distribution Companies have announced an upcoming tariff increase starting from July 1, 2023. In statements issued to consumers on Sunday night, the DisCos attributed the tariff adjustment to fluctuations in the exchange rate market affecting the value of the naira.
10. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) confirmed the apprehension of two Ghanaians, Monday Saba and Hakeem Kwana, alongside 11 other suspects involved in drug-related offenses across different parts of Nigeria.
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