Top 12 Weekend News

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   By Victor Olubiye



 1..“N942 Billion For Census Is A Waste!” – “Shehu Sani Slams NPC

   He criticized the NPC’s financial demand, emphasizing that such an excessive budget was unjustifiable for a process as fundamental as counting the nation’s population.


2. Natasha-Akpabio Sexual Harassment Brouhaha: FG To Wade In

‘We’ll Engage All Stakeholders, Beg Senate To Temper Justice With Mercy’-Minister.

PDPBreaks Silence, Demands Senator Natasha’s Reinstatement

Hell Was Let Loose Because Her Committee Was Changed- Akpabio Finally Speaks

   The last has not been heard in the ongoing sexual harassment drama between the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio 


3. Tinubu, Obi, Others Mourn Doyin Okupe

   He Was A Bold, Articulate Advocate For National Development-Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined a list of high-profile Nigerians who have extended their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a medical doctor, politician, communicator, and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape.  


4. NNPC Ltd, NIPCO Sign GSPA Deal To Supply Ssonic Petroleum 80mmscf Gas 

   Aim To Boost Domestic Gas Utilisation For Industrial, Economic Growth.

In a bid to expand its domestic gas supply footprint, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company NNPC Limited through its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), and NIPCO Gas Ltd have signed a gas sale and purchase agreement (GSPA) with Ssonic Petroleum Ltd to supply natural gas to its planned Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant in Lagos. 


5. Tinubu Appoints Former INEC Chief Jega As Special Adviser For Livestock Reforms

   In a strategic move to boost Nigeria’s agricultural sustainability, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega as the Special Adviser and Coordinator for the Presidential Livestock Reform. 


6. FG Plans To Spend N679b On 13 Road Projects – Umahi

   The Federal Government has announced plans to invest N679 billion in the rehabilitation and construction of roads across various states as part of its ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure nationwide. 


7. Tinubu Appoints Six New Chief Medical Directors For Federal Hospitals

   President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) to oversee federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafia, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. 


8. Trump Hints At Possible Tariff Hikes On Canada, Mexico

   U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that tariffs on Canada and Mexico could rise in the future, even after temporarily pausing some of the steep levies imposed earlier this week. 


9. Rivers Assembly Issues Final Warning, Grants Electoral Officials 72-Hour Extension

   The Rivers State House of Assembly has extended the deadline for the summons of the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), and other officials by 72 hours. 


10. King Charles III Features Davido In Commonwealth Music Playlist

  British monarch King Charles III has featured Nigerian singer Davido as one of the artists on the Commonwealth music playlist. 


11. Chelsea Plotting To Land Boniface As Osimhen’s Next Club Is Revealed

   English Premier League club Chelsea are desperately trying to land the transfer of Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. 


12.‘You’re Very Ugly’ : Cristiano Ronaldo Jokes With Lookalike Fan

   The viral moment happened on Friday at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of Al Nassr’s match against Al Shabab. While warming up with his teammates, Ronaldo spotted the fan and quipped, “Bro, you don’t look like me (x2), you’re very ugly.”

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