Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Thursday morning, June 13

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Thursday morning, June 13

1. Protesters stormed the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos on Wednesday morning during the 2024 Democracy Day celebrations, despite heavy security. They chanted solidarity songs and wielded placards and banners.

2. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State reported that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has lost over 70% of his political followership. Amaechi, a former Governor, has also lost three consecutive election cycles from 2015 to 2023.

3. President Bola Tinubu slipped while boarding a parade vehicle during the June 12 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja. Special Adviser Dada Olusegun reassured the public that there are no issues with the president’s health following this minor incident.

4. Pastor Idowu Iluyomade and his wife, Dr. Siju Iluyomade, have reportedly resigned from their roles at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) following Pastor Iluyomade’s refusal to accept a suspension and transfer.

5. A group of thugs caused significant unrest in the Idi Mosque area following a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Kano State government to traders regarding compliance with certain regulations.

6. The Federal Government is committed to establishing a realistic and sustainable minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized the importance of balancing wage increases with potential impacts on employment.

7. A tragic accident on the Enugu-Onitsha federal highway claimed the lives of at least 25 people. Eyewitnesses reported that a truck failed to brake at a Nigerian Army checkpoint, leading to the crash involving 10 vehicles.

8. The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has requested special security measures for the upcoming Eid-el Kabir festival in a letter to the Kano State Commissioner of Police.

9. Organised Labour, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has denied President Bola Tinubu’s claims that an agreement has been reached on the new national minimum wage. The NLC insists that negotiations did not yield a consensual decision.

10. President Bola Tinubu assured Nigerians that the current national reforms are aimed at fixing the economy rather than causing hardship. He emphasized that these reforms are meant to establish a stronger foundation for future growth.