Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for today, June 28, 2023: 10 things you need to know

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1. Tinubu returns to Nigeria, may present ministerial list after Sallah

After spending several weeks in the United Arab Emirates, Bola Tinubu, the newly elected president of Nigeria, has returned to the country. Tinubu is expected to present his ministerial list to the National Assembly after the Eid-el-Kabir holiday.

 

2. EU mission submits report on 2023 general elections.

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has submitted its report on the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. The report, which was submitted to the Nigerian government on Monday, June 27, 2023, found that the elections were largely peaceful and credible. However, the report also highlighted some areas where improvements could be made, such as the need for better voter education and the need to address the issue of vote buying.

 

3. Discos backtrack on tariff hike, await NERC approval

The 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos) have backtracked on their plan to hike electricity tariffs, saying they will await the approval of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The Discos had earlier announced that they would be increasing electricity tariffs by an average of 45% from July 1, 2023. However, they have now said that they will wait for NERC to give its approval before implementing the tariff hike.

4. APC would’ve lost poll if Buhari removed subsidy – Ex-aide

 

A former aide to President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would have lost the 2023 general elections if Buhari had removed fuel subsidy. The aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the removal of fuel subsidy would have been a major political liability for the APC.

5. Osimhen beats Mahrez, Salah to African award

Victor Osimhen has been named the 2022/23 African Footballer of the Year. The Nigerian striker beat competition from Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to win the award. Osimhen had a stellar season for Napoli, scoring 18 goals in 27 appearances in Serie A.

 

6. Anambra grants student who scored highest in UTME scholarship

The Anambra State government has granted a scholarship to the student who scored the highest in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The student, who scored 349 out of 400, is from the Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. The scholarship will cover the student’s tuition fees and other expenses for their undergraduate studies.

 

7. Defection rumour: Tinubu’s campaign member backs Wike to lead Rivers APC

A member of Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign team, Tonye Princewill, has backed Nyesom Wike to lead the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Princewill’s backing for Wike comes amid rumors that Tinubu is planning to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

 

8. New service chiefs vow to respect human rights, end insecurity

The new service chiefs have vowed to respect human rights and end insecurity in Nigeria. The service chiefs, who were appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 20, 2023, made the vow at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, June 27, 2023.

 

9. Gabon to hold elections on August 26

Gabon will hold elections on August 26, 2023, the country’s electoral commission has announced. The elections will be for the presidency, the National Assembly, and the Senate. The incumbent president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, is seeking re-election.

 

10. Akwa Ibom man sells nine-year-old son for N400k, blames hard times

A 32-year-old man from Akwa Ibom state has been arrested for selling his nine-year-old son for N400,000. The man, who has not been named, said that he sold his son because he was struggling to provide for his family. He said that he had been promised that his son would be well-cared for by the buyer.

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