Naij.com Digest: Top 10 Must-Read News For This Wednesday

Naij.com has gathered the most important news for June 24, Wednesday. Find all the things you should know below. 

1. Nigeria’s Economy Is Growing So Fast – US

‘The economy of Nigeria is growing rapidly’, according to Arun Kumar, the United States’s assistant secretary of commerce for global markets. Kumar who confirmed this to journalists via a telephone interview, also disclosed that the US is ready to work with the new government.

2. Robbers Attack 2 Banks At Ogolonto Ikorodu

Armed robbery has taken place at the Zenth bank and First bank in Ebute Ipakodo just very close to Dangote Group’s office Ikorodu.

3. Northern Traditional Rulers Pay Buhari Courtesy Visit

Traditional northern monarchs, who have visited President Muhammadu Buhari on June 23, promise their support to the government’s battle against insecurity, economy crisis.

4. ‘Our Economy Has Taken A Nose Dive’ – Oby Ezekwesili

Oby Ezekwesili, the former minister of education, has compared Nigeria’s current economic situation to that of 1982 during the regime of ex-president, Shehu Shagari.

5. Nigerians React To Jonathan’s Vacations In The USA

The news about Goodluck Jonatan’s lavish vacations in the sun of California at the time when Muhammadu Buhari declared that his predecessor left him an empty treasury caused heated discussion on social media on topic whether GEJ should be in jail instead of sun lounger.

6. Buhari Promises Not To Borrow Fund From G7 Countries

President Buhari has assured governors that he would not collect funds or seek grants from any G7 countries in his effort to assist in rebuilding infrastructure destroyed in the North East states by Boko Haram.

7. Tinubu’s Company Kicks Out Workers

The consulting firm owned by the former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, seem to be enmeshed in a major controversy.

8. Soldiers Kill Informant Revealing Their Criminal Activities

A police informant by the name of Benson Ogedegbe, was executed in Delta state by Lance Corporal Obinna of the 19th Battalion, stationed at the Koko Military Base in in the state in broad day light in front of eye witnesses.

9. British Envoy Gives Tips To President Buhari

Sir Andrew Pocock, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has given recommendation to Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on how to return the money stolen by the previous government.

10. Saraki Ignores APC Chooses PDP Man

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has ignored All Progressive Party directives and installed Peoples Democratic Party senator Isa Galadu as chief of staff.

 

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