Top 10 Things You Should Know This Monday Morning

Top 10 Things You Should Know This Monday Morning1.Nigerian Troops Make Major Strides in War Against Economic Sabotage....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, announced significant progress on Sunday in their fight against economic sabotage in the Niger Delta. The operation led to the destruction of over 56 illegal oil bunkering sites, 88 cooking drums, 20 boats, and the recovery of 1.2 million litres of stolen crude.

2.Cross River State Finalizes N70,000 Minimum Wage Deal

The Cross River State Government has successfully concluded an agreement with organized labor to implement a new N70,000 national minimum wage, including consequential adjustments, effective December 1, 2024. Although full details of the discussions remain confidential, the Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa, confirmed the agreement.

3.Tinubu to Co-Chair Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Cape Town

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave France on Monday to attend the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, South Africa. He will co-chair the session alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa, as confirmed in a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

4.Nigeria Rolls Out Malaria Vaccine and Commits to Tackling AMR

On Sunday, Nigeria launched its malaria vaccine rollout in Bayelsa and Kebbi States, targeting regions with the highest malaria prevalence. Additionally, the country reaffirmed its commitment to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health concern.

5.Governor Zulum Claims Insurgency Beneficiaries Are Hindering Peace in Borno

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State revealed on Sunday that certain individuals are benefiting from the ongoing insurgency in the state. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Zulum noted that the sponsors of the insurgency have no interest in bringing the crisis to an end.

6.Armed Terrorists Kill Elderly Man, Abduct 13 in Zamfara Attack

Reports indicate that armed terrorists launched a deadly attack on the Kungurki community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Zamfara State, killing an elderly man and abducting 13 residents, including a two-month-old baby and his mother. The incident was confirmed on Sunday by counterterrorism expert Zagazola Makama.

7.Tinubu Claims Economic Policies Are Yielding Positive Results

President Bola Tinubu stated on Sunday that the economic policies implemented since his assumption of office are now showing positive results. While acknowledging the hardship caused by these policies, he emphasized that they were necessary to address the nation’s deepening crises.

8.Workers in Several States Set to Strike Over Unpaid Minimum Wage

Workers across the Federal Capital Territory, Cross River, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Kaduna, and Zamfara States are expected to begin strike action on Monday due to the failure of state governments to negotiate the payment of the new N70,000 minimum wage.

9.Mother and Two Children Killed in Arson Attack in Lagos

A 22-year-old fashion designer, Eniola Oduse, and her two children, aged four and two, were tragically burnt to death when suspected arsonists set their home on fire in the Ita Marun community of Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. The children’s father, Kehinde Oduse, who was also caught in the blaze, is fighting for his life in a hospital.

10.Police Repel Terrorist Attack on Jakana Police Station in Borno

The Nigeria Police Force confirmed on Sunday that its operatives in Borno successfully repelled an attack on the Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters by a group of terrorists. The attempted attack occurred on November 28 at around 1:00 am but was met with strong resistance from the police.

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