Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described members of the coalition as a group of political gangsterism that are out to unseat themselves. President Tinubu stated this on Wednesday in Lafia during his one day working visit to commission legacy projects in Nasarawa State executed by Governor Abdullahi Sule.
2. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Thursday sign into law four historic tax reform bills set to overhaul Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, streamline tax administration, and boost investor confidence. The four bills — the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill — were recently passed by the National Assembly following extensive stakeholder consultations and technical reviews.
3. A devastating bomb explosion rocked Ubeheze market in Awo Idemili, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, on Tuesday, leaving at least five people dead and several others wounded. The explosion occurred around 11 am when traders were opening their stores. Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific with dead bodies littering the ground and wounded individuals lying in pools of blood.
4. The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Michael Odey, from Cross River State, for appointment as Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), amid strong objections from some lawmakers and heated debate on the floor. The confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on the Emergency Rule in Rivers State, chaired by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele.
5. The federal government has postponed the recruitment process into the paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior. In a statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), on Wednesday night, the federal government said the recruitment process earlier slated for 26th June, 2025, will now begin almost 20 days later.
6. The crisis rocking the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as 11 members of the National Working Committee (NWC) have rejected the reinstatement of embattled National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
7. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has distanced himself from reports linking him to a purported 2027 vice-presidential ambition. This was as the governor declared that his focus remains serving the people of Katsina State.
8. No fewer than 20 soldiers were reportedly killed by bandits who stormed two military camps in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday while several others were injured. However, an unspecified number of the bandits were gunned down by the soldiers during the gun battle that ensued.
9. The naira on Wednesday appreciated to N1,590 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,595 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,549 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
10. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, after the crescent moon was sighted on the evening of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 29. The Supreme Court announced the decision after the Crescent Sighting Committee verified credible testimonies confirming the moon’s sighting.
