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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Tuesday Morning, August 1

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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

  1. President Bola Tinubu explained the reasons for ending the fuel subsidy regime due to the nation’s financial constraints.

  2. The trillions of naira spent annually on fuel subsidy can be better utilized in critical sectors like healthcare, transportation, education, housing, and national security.

  3. Chief Ajuri Ngelale has been appointed as the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

  4. President Tinubu conducted a decoration ceremony for the Chief of Defense Staff and the Chiefs of Army, Naval, and Air Staff.

  5. The exclusion of the Benue South Senatorial District from the ministerial list caused mixed reactions among the Idoma people.

  6. The Federal Government expressed concern over vandalization and theft of metal components from the Second Niger Bridge, which could lead to its shutdown.

  7. Olu Akanmu resigned as CEO of OPay Nigeria after two years and emphasized the importance of financial inclusion for Nigerians.

  8. A controversy arose surrounding the nomination of Prof. Joseph Utsev as a ministerial nominee, given his Tiv ethnicity in Benue State.

  9. Daudu Gotring was appointed as the new Managing Director of Opay Nigeria following Olu Akanmu’s resignation.

  10. Actress Stella Damasus opened up about her regretful decision to marry her best friend, influenced by religious pressure.

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