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1. Major oil marketers have announced that Nigeria will receive large shipments of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, starting next week. This influx of imports is expected to potentially reduce the price of petrol, according to both major and independent dealers.
2. Ejikeme Joy: UTME ‘best’ Student who got N3m scholarship, manipulated her score – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) plans to prosecute Ejikeme Mmesoma for allegedly inflating her score from 249 to 362 in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. By falsely claiming to be the top scorer of the 2023 UTME, she may face legal consequences. JAMB also discovered the case of Atung Gerald from Kaduna State, who falsely claimed a score of 380 despite not taking the exam.
3. Tinubu and NLC will meet over 65-year retirement age
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) intends to engage President Bola Tinubu in discussions regarding the demand to extend the retirement age of civil servants to 65 years. NLC’s National President, Joe Ajaero, affirmed on Sunday that the labor union remains committed to this agitation, which originated during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
4. Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, has vowed to put an end to the Monday sit-at-home protests in his constituency with immediate effect. Ubah emphasized the devastating adverse effects that the exercise has had on the commercial, economic, and overall well-being of South-East residents. He expressed his determination to address this issue with the utmost strength it deserves.
5. 2023 Election: It Is Preposterous And Unconscionable – Presidency Fires European Union
The Presidency has rejected the European Union’s report on the outcome of the 2023 general elections. In its final report, the EU stated that trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was significantly damaged, particularly due to the failure to electronically upload the results of the presidential election. The Presidency, however, dismissed this report.
6. This weekend, gunmen attacked a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Ogun State, resulting in the death of a pastor and the abduction of several worshippers. The tragic incident occurred in Abule-Ori, located in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state.
7. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja from Lagos yesterday, after a 13-day absence. He had initially left the nation’s capital to attend the Summit on New Global Financing Pact in Paris, France. The President briefly returned to Lagos last Tuesday to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival at his residence in Ikoyi.
8. Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has disassociated himself from an interview conducted by one of his aides that disparaged former President Muhammadu Buhari. Abbas clarified that he never authorized his aide to grant such an interview. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Kirshi, the Speaker affirmed that the expressed views in the interview remain solely the aide’s personal opinion.
9. Today, President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will begin their defense against the petitions filed by the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, respectively.
10. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the European Union Election Monitoring Group for acknowledging in their report that the previous election was marred by irregularities and failed to meet the minimum standard of credibility. He criticized President Bola Tinubu and his spokesperson, Dele Alake, for attempting to discredit the report.
11. Dialogue With Bandit Terrorists Like Niger-Delta Militants – Yerima To Tinubu.
Sani Yerima, a former Governor of Zamfara State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to engage in dialogue with bandits, similar to how late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua engaged with Niger Delta militants. In an interview with BBC Hausa on Saturday, Yerima, who advocated for Sharia law during his time as Governor, acknowledged that some of the bandits causing terror in Nigeria are foreigners.
Yerima suggested that the government should initiate a dialogue with these bandits, particularly the Nigerian members, as was done with the Niger Delta militants in the past. He believes that by engaging in dialogue, the Nigerian bandits can be convinced and empowered to cease their activities, just like the Niger Delta militants were. However, if the dialogue approach fails, Yerima suggested that the government should resort to the use of force against the bandits, wherever they may be found.
12. NYSC Reveals Reason For Delay In Payment Of June Allowance To Corpers.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has provided an explanation for the delay in the payment of the monthly allowance for June 2023 to serving corps members. In a statement released on Sunday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, the NYSC management stated that the delay is primarily due to the administrative process of fund disbursement by various banks, which are yet to credit the accounts of corps members.
The NYSC management assured that they are aware of the situation and are actively collaborating with the banks to expedite the payment of the monthly allowance to corps members. In the interim, the NYSC appealed for calm from the affected corps members and encouraged them to continue carrying out their duties diligently and abide by the laws.
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