Sunday’s Top 10 Must-Know Facts

Sunday’s Top 10 Must-Know Facts

1. **Fuel Price Debate Continues as NNPCL Claims Local Refining Won’t Lower Costs**
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) stated on Saturday that local refining of petrol does not automatically lead to lower prices, citing market forces and exchange rates as primary factors in pricing. The company added that Dangote has the freedom to set his own prices…….CONTINUE READING

2. **Presidency Approves Indefinite Leave for President Tinubu’s Media Adviser**
The Presidency granted Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, an indefinite leave to address urgent medical issues affecting his family. Ngelale made this decision following worsening medical conditions at home.

3. **Ibadan-Ife Expressway Blocked for Hours After Petrol Tanker Explosion**
Commuters on the Ibadan-Ife Expressway were stranded for hours on Saturday following a petrol tanker explosion. The fire also destroyed two articulated trucks, an 18-seater bus, two small commercial cabs, a tricycle, and three motorcycles.

4. **APC Chieftain Gbogi Emmanuel Rejects Appointment as Special Assistant to Ondo Governor**
Gbogi Emmanuel, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) based in the United States, has turned down an offer to serve as Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He was among 344 appointees announced by the governor.

5. **Federal Government Imposes N50 Levy on Electronic Money Transfers Starting September 9**
Beginning September 9, 2024, the federal government will impose a N50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) on every inflow of N10,000 or more to customers of fintech companies, including Opay and Moniepoint, in line with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regulations.

6. **NNPP Leader Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso Vows to Win 2027 Presidential Election**
Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), declared on Saturday that he will win the 2027 presidential election. He made this statement during the inauguration of the NNPP Secretariat in Katsina.

7. **Kano State Postpones School Resumption Date for 2024/2025 Academic Year**
The Kano State Government has announced a postponement of the resumption dates for both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the 2024/2025 academic session. The update was provided in a statement by Balarabe Kiru, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Education.

8. **PDP National Disciplinary Committee Receives Reports on Nyesom Wike’s Alleged Anti-Party Activities**
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Disciplinary Committee, chaired by former Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Ikimi, has received reports on alleged anti-party activities by Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and others.

9. **Vehicles Burnt and People Injured in Ibadan-Ife Expressway Petrol Truck Fire**
On Saturday, a fire involving petrol-loaded trucks on the Ibadan-Ife Expressway resulted in the burning of four vehicles and injuries to several individuals. The incident involved a petrol truck, an 18-passenger bus, a middle-sized truck, and a Micra taxi.

10. **US Pressing for Consular Access to Detained Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan**
A senior Ministry of Foreign Affairs official reported that the United States is seeking consular access to Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained at the Kuje custodial centre in Abuja. Binance CEO Richard Teng has called for Gambaryan’s release due to concerns about his health and medical care.