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

1. New Twist In Labour Party Crisis As Caretaker Committee Chair Emerges

* Peter Obi Approves Removal of Julius Abure
* The Tenure of Abure's National working Committee had elapsed -Gov Otti
* No Vacuum in the Leadership of The Party-Abure
* Describes Ottis's Caretaker Committee as a Department in Abia State Govt. House.

The crisis rocking Labour Party took a new turn on Wednesday with the announcement of the composition of a 29-man caretaker committee to be chaired by former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman. READ MORE

2. Amid Economic Hardship, Bill Gates Says Tax Collection In Nigeria Is Pretty Low

Bill Gates on Tuesday, September 2, 2024, during the Nutrivision 2024 in Abuja. READ MORE

3. Stakeholders Advocate Increased Investment In Non-Oil Export Products As A Panacea For Economic Diversification At The 2024 Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar

Stakeholders unanimously called for concerted efforts towards adding value to non-oil export products by processing them into semi-finished and finished goods in order to unlock significant economic benefits for the nation. READ MORE

4. Fuel Price Hike: Tinubu Pushing Nigerians To The Wall – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of exacerbating the plight of Nigerians with its recent decision to raise fuel prices to N1,000 per litre. According to a statement from PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Olungunagba, this hike will intensify the economic struggles already faced under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and the APC. READ MORE

5. Whistle Blowing: "Price You Pay For Speaking Truth To Power" - David Hundeyin 

Renowned investigative journalist David Hundeyin has accused the Nigerian government of a relentless campaign to silence him and discredit his work. READ MORE

6. State Police: NEC Mandates States To Make Submissions Before Deadline 

All states have been given until September 9, 2024, by the National Economic Council (NEC) to express their opinions regarding the creation of State Police. READ MORE

7. Nigeria's Power Generation Breaks 3-Year Record, Reaching 5,313MW

Nigeria’s power generation rose to a three-year high of 5,313mw on Monday, the Ministry of Power has said. READ MORE

8. Non-Oil Export Hits $2.7 Billion On Rising Demand For Made-In-Nigeria Products

Nigeria's non-oil export industry brought in a total of $2.7 billion in revenue in the first half of 2024, primarily from rising demand for its products abroad. READ MORE

9. Super Eagles Winger, Ademola Lookman Nominated For Ballon d'Or

Nigerian international and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been recognized for his exceptional performance in the 2023-2024 season with a nomination for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award. READ MORE

10. Flavour Impersonator Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

A federal high court in Lagos has sentenced a man who impersonated popular Nigerian singer, Flavour, to two years in prison. READ MORE


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