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

1. New Minimum Wage: Showdown Looms

* Organised Labour Will Take A Decision In Two Weeks’ Time- Ajaero
* FG’s N48k Offer Insults Sensibilities Of Nigerian Workers, Falls Significantly Short Of Expectations-Labour
* Says Government Not Serious In Negotiation With Nigerian Workers

Organised Labour and the Federal Government of Nigeria are heading for a showdown after negotiation between both parties for a new minimum wage broke down on Wednesday. READ MORE

2. Rivers Crisis: Mass Resignations Hit Fubara’s Cabinet

* Toxic Working Environment, Unresolved Political Crisis Cited As Reasons

The crisis rocking oil-rich Rivers State has assumed another dimension after five more commissioners, who are loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike resigned from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet. READ MORE

3. Emirates Airlines Will Soon Announce When It Will Resume Flight Operations To Nigeria-FG

In a heartwarming development, the Federal Government has disclosed that Emirates Airlines will in the coming days announce when it will resume flight operations to Nigeria. READ MORE

4. Amid Dwindling Economy, Tinubu Approved Release Of N90bn To Subsidise Cost Of 2024 Hajj

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu approved N90 billion to subsidise the cost of the 2024 hajj pilgrimage. READ MORE

5. Naira Redesign: Emefiele Arraigned, Pleads Not Guilty For Printing N684m Notes With N18.96bn

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele has pleaded not guilty to charges of approving the printing of N684.5m notes at the rate of N18.96bn. READ MORE

6. Kano: Hisbah Arrests 20 Men, Women For Bathing Together

Twenty men and women who were supposedly taking a bath together have been held by the Kano State Hisbah Corps, a religious police group tasked with enforcing Shari'a law solely on behalf of Muslims in the state. READ MORE

7. Kukah Meets Tinubu, Says One Year Not Enough To Judge President’s Administration

The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese and Founder of the Kukah Centre, Right Reverend Matthew Kukah has disclosed that one year is not enough to pass judgement on President Bola Tinubu’s government. READ MORE

8. Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises By 0.49% In April 2024

The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that in April 2024, the headline inflation rate increased by 0.49% points to 33.69% from 33.20% in March 2024. READ MORE

9. Race For European Football: Man Utd, Chelsea Boost Chances With Crucial Victories

Manchester United AND Chelsea on Wednesday boosted their chances for European football next season with crucial victories in the English Premier League on Wednesday. READ MORE

10. Celebrity Beef: Why Nigerian Celebrities Bash Each Other Online – Nkechi Blessing

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, has said that social media feuds between Nigerian celebrities are typically prearranged. READ MORE

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