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

1. Dangote Cries Out As Refinery’s Survival Is Threatened

* It Seems IOCs’ Objective Is To Ensure That Our Petroleum Refinery Fails
* Blames NMDPRA Of Granting Licenses Indiscriminately To Marketers To Import Dirty Fuel
* Applauds NUPRC For Trying Best To Allocate Crude To It

With the 650, 000 barrels per day (BPD) Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals barely one year into its existence, the company has cried out about plots by International Oil Companies (IOCs) to frustrate it out of business. READ MORE

2. Mounting N121.67tn Debts: SERAP Kicks

*  Says World Bank Loans Failed To Impact Nigerians – SERAP

As Nigeria’s debt profile continues to shoot through the roof, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has said that the over $36 billion loans to fund 197 projects in Nigeria have failed to impact citizens as the country’s debt profile rose to N121.67 trillion. READ MORE

3. First Commercial Gold Transaction Injects $5Million Into Economy, Says Minister of Solid Minerals Development

In a bid to improve the Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves and boost the value of the naira, the Federal Government of Nigeria has revamped the National Gold Purchase programme. READ MORE

4. Rivers Crisis: Organised Labour Shelves Planned Protest Over Police Presence At LGAs Secretariats

Organized labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have shelved their planned protest over the continued presence of police at the 23 local government area secretariats in the state. READ MORE

5. Hajj 2024: Saudi Authorities Put Death Toll At 1,301 As Bago Call For Review Of NAHCON

No fewer than 1301 pilgrims have reportedly died while observing the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia authorities have revealed. READ MORE

6. Christ Embassy Fire Outbreak: Pastor Oyakhilome Vows To Build Bigger, Better Church

Following a fire outbreak at the headquarters of the Believers LoveWorld also known as Christ Embassy in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, on Sunday morning, the President and Founder of the megachurch, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has vowed to build a bigger and better headquarters for the church. READ MORE

7. NAF Launches Airstrike, Destroys Illegal Oil Sites In Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that it launched airstrikes that destroyed 13 illegal oil refining sites and seven boats in Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo states. READ MORE

8. Nnamdi Kanu: 50 Rep Members Write Tinubu, Demand His Release

Amidst hopes of finding a lasting solution to the ongoing face-off between the federal government and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)about 50 members of the House of Representatives are seeking the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the group. READ MORE

9. EURO 2024: Germany Escape Swiss Defeat As Hungary Send Scotland Home

A stoppage-time header from Niclas Fuellkrug rescued a 1-1 draw for Germany against Switzerland on Sunday in Frankfurt, ensuring the Euro hosts finish top of Group A. READ MORE

10. Through church activities, I realized my potential - Justin Ben Young

Talented entertainer Justin Ubong-Abasi Benedict, better known by his stage name Justin Ben, hails from Essien Udim Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State. READ MORE

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Reacting to no. 7. NAF should have arrested the people doing illegal refinery and not rain bombs on them as they're not armed or designated as terrorists. Very unprofessional act by NAF. They should go to Sambisa and do their job and not going after soft targets for that's what the real terrorists do (going after soft targets).