Friday Morning Rundown: 10 Important Points To Remember

Friday Morning Rundown: 10 Important Points To Remember 

1. **President Bola Tinubu to Skip UN General Assembly**: President Tinubu has chosen to forgo the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York to focus on urgent domestic issues, particularly the recent severe flooding in Nigeria. Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead the Nigerian delegation instead, as stated by media aide Bayo Onanuga……CONTINUE READING 

2. **NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results**: The National Examinations Council (NECO) has published the internal results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). This announcement was made by NECO Registrar Professor Dantani Wushishi during a press briefing in Minna.

3. **Kidnapping Arrest in Abuja**: The Police have apprehended a man named Alex, accused of kidnapping a young woman and holding her at Top View Hotel in Wuse, Abuja. A viral video captured the moment of his arrest, showing him with the victim and hotel staff, alongside an officer from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

4. **Tragedy in Osun State**: A woman was killed when a dilapidated building collapsed in Ifetedo, Osun State, around 5:30 PM. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Mrs. Idowu.

5. **New Vehicle Registration System**: The Nigeria Police Force announced that once the Electronic Central Motor Registration (e-CMR) is implemented, vehicle owners will no longer need to carry physical documents. All vehicle-related information will be available digitally, according to Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

6. **Obaseki Accuses Former Governor of Misusing Police Resources**: Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki claimed that a former governor is using a police helicopter to campaign for the opposition in the state. He emphasized the importance of the upcoming governorship election, asserting that Edo people will resist any attempts by the APC to gain control.

7. **Lagos Sanitation Raid**: The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps conducted a raid in Lekki early Thursday morning, resulting in the arrest of 25 individuals. This action aims to enhance law and order, as reported by Commissioner for Water and Environmental Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.

8. **Obaseki on Nigeria’s Economic State**: Governor Godwin Obaseki described Nigeria as technically bankrupt and criticized the Federal Government for being “stuck in the past.” He called for a restructuring of the country during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

9. **Jega Presents Livestock Sector Reform Report**: Former INEC Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega submitted a 152-page report to President Tinubu, outlining reform measures for the livestock sector. The report recommends a ten-year transformation process to maximize gains in the industry.

10. **Court of Appeal Approves Out-of-Court Settlement**: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted a request from the Federal Government and former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Samuel Nkanu Walter Onnoghen, to pursue an out-of-court settlement regarding his removal as CJN. This decision reflects ongoing efforts by both parties to amicably resolve their disputes.