Top 10 Must-Know Updates For This Wednesday

Top 10 Must-Know Updates For This WednesdayAttorney-General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi has criticized the lawsuit filed by 19 states questioning the constitutionality of laws governing anti-corruption agencies. He urged the Supreme Court to dismiss the case, stating that the issues raised had already been addressed by appellate courts. The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the matter.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

2.Obasanjo: Blame for Secession Attempts Shouldn’t Fall Solely on the Igbo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that it is unjust to attribute secession attempts in Nigeria solely to the Igbo. He noted that all three major ethnic groups in Nigeria have, at different times, sought to break away from the country.

3.PDP Postpones NEC Meeting to November 28

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors and stakeholders have postponed the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting originally scheduled for October 24 to November 28. This decision was made after a four-hour meeting on Tuesday night. Governor Bala Mohammed explained that the delay would allow the party to participate in the Ondo Governorship election set for November 16.

4.Rainoil’s Ogbechie: Prepare for Full Market Prices on Fuel

Gabriel Ogbechie, Group Managing Director of Rainoil Ltd, has advised Nigerians to brace for full market prices on petroleum products due to the complete deregulation of the downstream sector. Speaking on Channels TV, he praised President Tinubu’s removal of the fuel subsidy, asserting that it promotes healthy competition within the sector.

5.Jigawa Governor Reports 181 Deaths from Tanker Explosion

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has revealed that 181 individuals died in the tanker explosion that occurred last week. He noted that 80 people remain hospitalized, affecting a total of 210 families due to the incident on October 15.

6.Dangote Refinery Receives Crude Oil Cargoes Under Naira-for-Crude Agreement

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received four cargoes of crude oil from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited as part of a naira-for-crude sale agreement. These cargoes were delivered over the past three weeks following the government’s initiative to sell crude to local refineries in local currency.

7.Senate President Calls for NDLEA to Investigate Drug Allegations Against Senator

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged the Senate to invite the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other relevant bodies to investigate drug-related allegations against Deputy Senate Leader Yisa Ashiru. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, Ashiru’s residence was raided following intelligence that it was being used as a drug den.

8.Flooding Displaces Over 200 Families in Rivers State

In the Rumaholu-Nkpolu Pipeline Area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, over 200 families have been displaced due to severe flooding. Residents report that the flood has caused snakes and other reptiles to emerge, resulting in significant property damage.

9.Lagos Police Arrest Three for Possession of Human Parts

Police in Lagos State have apprehended three suspects in connection with the possession of suspected human parts, specifically tongues. The suspects, Isah Amohullahi (30) and Abubakar Isah (32), were intercepted during a routine stop-and-search operation on Otedola Bridge on October 15.

10.WAEC Announces Start of WASSCE for Private Candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates will commence on Friday, October 25, 2024. WAEC also extended the registration period until Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

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