Top 10 Things To Know This Saturday Morning

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1. **President Tinubu’s Commitment**: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that his presidency is focused on serving Nigerians, not accumulating wealth. He emphasized his administration’s dedication to improving infrastructure, food and energy security, education, and long-term economic stability……CONTINUE READING 

2. **Assassination Attempt on Lawmaker**: Mr. Henry Okojie, representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Friday. Gunmen attacked his residence in a Lexus GX 470, as confirmed by his media aide.

3. **Presidency Denies Bond Payment Delay**: The Presidency has refuted a Bloomberg report claiming delays in coupon payments on savings bonds, stating that all financial obligations are being met as scheduled. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga described the report as inaccurate.

4. **Concerns Over Political Thugs in Edo**: Ahead of the gubernatorial election, Edo State officials expressed alarm over political thugs plotting to storm Independent National Electoral Commission offices. The military successfully thwarted an attempted takeover of the INEC office in Oredo LG.

5. **Obasanjo on Governance**: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stated that corrupt politicians are incapable of providing good governance. Speaking at a memorial lecture in Lagos, he labeled corrupt individuals as “thieves” who deserve imprisonment.

6. **Borno Flood Relief Donations**: The Borno State Government has reported N12.554 billion in donations to assist victims of recent flooding. Contributions have come from corporations, state governments, lawmakers, individuals, and NGOs.

7. **New Minimum Wage Implementation**: The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries has set July 29, 2024, as the effective date for the new minimum wage, as per a Memorandum of Understanding from their recent meeting.

8. **Arrest in Child Trafficking Case**: Two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, were arrested by the Lagos State Police for allegedly selling newborn twin girls. Their arrest followed a tip-off while officers patrolled at Berger bus stop.

9. **Gun Runner Arrested in Kaduna**: The Kaduna State Police Command has detained notorious gun runner Bitrus Gyang, recovering 20 locally fabricated AK-47 rifles. Gyang was arrested on September 19 during a routine patrol.

10. **Suicide Attempt in Lagos**: A 59-year-old man named Yemi attempted suicide due to overwhelming challenges. He was rescued by Rapid Response Squad operatives while trying to jump into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday.