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

1. Planned Nationwide Protest:Presidency, LP At Loggerheads

* LP Supporters Are Behind Planned Hardship Protest” – Onanuga
* Nothing Will Stop Our Protest In August – Sowore To Presidency

A planned nationwide protest called "EndBadGovernance" is scheduled for August, and the Labour Party and the Presidency have been exchanging harsh words over it.  READ MORE

2. Dangote Refinery Rejects Claims Of Substandard Products As Reps Leaders Visit

Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, has refuted allegations that the petroleum products coming from his refinery are of inferior quality. READ MORE

3. 70,000 Minimum Wage: NLC Threatens To Shutdown States Refusing To Comply 

The Chairman, of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun Chapter, Mr Christopher Arapasopo, has said that the  joint labour unions have agreed to enforce the new N70,000 minimum wage in all the states. READ MORE

4. Meta To Appeal FCCPC’s $220 Million Fine

WhatsApp declared that Meta, its parent company, would file an appeal against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's (FCCPC) $220 million punishment for breaking Nigeria's data privacy rules. READ MORE

5. LG Autonomy: ALGON Assures Nigerians Of Quality Healthcare, Basic Education

Nigerians have been reassured by Aminu Maifata, National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), that basic education and primary healthcare will be given top priority by local government officials. READ MORE

6. I Don’t Belong to APC But Appreciate Tinubu’s Bold Reforms-Okupe

A former director-general of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, Doyin Okupe, says he is not a member of the ruling APC but appreciates the bold reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu. READ MORE

7. FG to Distribute 30,000 CNG Conversion Kits to Commercial Drivers

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative’s chief executive officer and programme director, Michael Oluwagbemi, says 30,000 CNG conversion kits have been ordered and will be given to commercial drivers in less than 90 days. READ MORE

8. Afam Osigwe Emerges NBA President

In the recently concluded 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) election, Afam Osigwe, a senior advocate of Nigeria and former general secretary of the NBA, emerged as the president-elect. The election, which was held online, saw Osigwe secure a total of 20,395 votes, defeating his closest rivals, Tobenna Erojikwe and Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN), who garnered 10,970 and 9,007 votes respectively. READ MORE

9. Shaibu Defects To APC

Embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legacy coalition members in his company, have defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC). READ MORE

10. Finally, Nollywood Actress, Hilda Dokubo Speaks On Suspension 

Hilda Dokubo, a former Nollywood actress who is now a politician, has refuted reports that she was suspended from the Labour Party, LP, in Rivers State. READ MORE

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