π₯ Top Stories
π£️ Wike vs. Babachir: Tinubu’s Running Mate Drama
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, claims former SGF Babachir Lawal is bitter over not being chosen as President Tinubu’s running mate in 2023.
> “He thought he would be vice president. That’s why he’s angry,” Wike said.
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π️ PDP Convention Confusion
Wike also denied knowledge of any planned PDP National Convention in Ibadan, dismissing rumors of a parallel convention.
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✈️ NCAA Orders Phones Off During Flights
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) now mandates passengers switch off phones during takeoff and landing to curb unruly behavior.
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⚖️ NBA Demands Justice for Assaulted NYSC Member
The Nigerian Bar Association condemned the assault of Jennifer Elobor, an NYSC member in Anambra, calling for prosecution of the vigilante group involved.
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π§️ Flooding Sparks Infrastructure Concerns
Heavy rains have triggered flooding in several states, raising alarms over Nigeria’s drainage systems and food security.
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π― Quick Hits
- Fuel Subsidy Fallout: Prices continue to rise as citizens adjust to subsidy removal.
- Education Watch: ASUU warns of possible strike over unpaid allowances.
- Tech & Innovation: Lagos startup launches solar-powered tricycles.
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π₯ Wike vs. Babachir: Tinubu’s VP Fallout
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, revealed that Babachir Lawal is still bitter over not being chosen as Tinubu’s running mate in 2023.
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π³️ PDP Convention Drama
Wike also denied knowledge of any planned PDP National Convention in Ibadan, dismissing it as media hype.
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πΈ Pay Rise Controversy
Nigerians are rejecting proposed salary increases for Tinubu, Shettima, and Akpabio amid rising poverty and inflation.
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⚖️ EFCC Probe: Wike Defends Tambuwal
Wike urged Nigerians to stop calling the EFCC’s probe of Aminu Tambuwal a witch-hunt, citing his own past arrest.
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π Sports Spotlight
π D’Tigress Make History
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, clinched their fifth straight AfroBasket title, defeating Mali 78–64.
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⚽ Flying Eagles Prep for AFCON
Nigeria’s U-20 team is set for a double friendly against Egypt ahead of the 2025 U-20 AFCON.
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π National Sports Festival Countdown
Athletes gear up for the 2025 National Sports Festival at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
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π― Quick Hits
- NCAA Orders Phones Off During Flights to curb unruly behavior
- NBA Demands Justice for assaulted NYSC member Jennifer Elobor
- Anambra Youths Defend Peter Obi against political attacks
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