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

1. Naira Weakening: EFCC Resumes Clampdown on Unlicensed BDC
* BDC operators warn against naira speculation, hoarding
* To Introduce a unified retail-end forex market.
* It Supports All Measures Adopted CBN to Deal with Saboteurs

In the face of weakening  naira, EFCC resumed clampdown on unlicensed BDC  Economic Financial Crimes Commission on Friday arrested 34 suspected currency speculators over alleged foreign exchange fraud.

2. Why We Turned Over Fees of Yahaya Bello’s Children-AIS 

The American International School Abuja has clarified the circumstances surrounding the turnover of advanced tuition reportedly paid by a former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, for the education of five of his children to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). While the school did not directly mention Yahaya Bello in its statement, it aligns with The Nation's earlier report that the institution refunded $760,910.84 out of the $845,852 fees allegedly deposited by Bello.

3. Four Dead, 70 Vehicles Burnt in Fuel Tanker Explosion in Rivers- Police

The police command in Rivers says four people and over 70 vehicles were burnt in Friday’s fuel tanker explosion in the state.

4. Stakeholders Seek Review of NJC’s Role in Supreme Court appointments

Stakeholders have called for a review of the role of the National Judicial Council in making appointments into the Superior Courts of record.

5. Court Stops Kano APC Ward Executives from Sacking Ganduje

In a recent development, the Kano Federal High Court, under the leadership of Justice A. M Liman, has taken a significant stance regarding the purported suspension of Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), by the acclaimed executive members of the APC Ganduje Ward.

6. Nigerian Navy Recruited 1,486 Personnel to Tackle Oil Theft, Piracy in Niger Delta- Minister
[/b]Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says the Nigerian Navy has recruited 1,486 personnel to boost the manpower needed for effective internal security operations in the Niger Delta.


[b]7. Ondo 2024: Segun Oyebolu Emerges SDP candidate

Segun Oyebolu has won the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ticket for the November 16 Ondo State governorship election.

8. FCT SWAN members to re-elect chairman, treasurer May 10
[/b]The Electoral Committee of the 2024 FCT SWAN elections has fixed May 10 for the concluding part of the elections.

[b]9. FG begins demolition of Landmark Beach for Lagos-Calabar highway project
[/b]The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on Saturday in Lagos, flagged off the demolition of a section of the Landmark Beach, the Mami Chula Beach Lifestyle, to give way to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.


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