Nigeria News
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Tuesday Morning, August 1
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
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President Bola Tinubu explained the reasons for ending the fuel subsidy regime due to the nation’s financial constraints.
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The trillions of naira spent annually on fuel subsidy can be better utilized in critical sectors like healthcare, transportation, education, housing, and national security.
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Chief Ajuri Ngelale has been appointed as the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
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President Tinubu conducted a decoration ceremony for the Chief of Defense Staff and the Chiefs of Army, Naval, and Air Staff.
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The exclusion of the Benue South Senatorial District from the ministerial list caused mixed reactions among the Idoma people.
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The Federal Government expressed concern over vandalization and theft of metal components from the Second Niger Bridge, which could lead to its shutdown.
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Olu Akanmu resigned as CEO of OPay Nigeria after two years and emphasized the importance of financial inclusion for Nigerians.
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A controversy arose surrounding the nomination of Prof. Joseph Utsev as a ministerial nominee, given his Tiv ethnicity in Benue State.
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Daudu Gotring was appointed as the new Managing Director of Opay Nigeria following Olu Akanmu’s resignation.
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Actress Stella Damasus opened up about her regretful decision to marry her best friend, influenced by religious pressure.