May 20 Morning Brief: Top 10 Headlines from TheMatrix
Good morning. Here is your Wednesday summary from TheMatrix Newspapers. The military has stepped up strikes on bandits, kidnappers and terrorists across Nigeria. Joint operations with US forces reportedly killed 175 ISIS fighters and key ISWAP leaders. Officials denied a permanent terrorist base in the South-West and dismissed fresh school attack reports in Oyo. President Tinubu praised former Head of State Yakubu Gowon’s memoir as vital reading for national unity. The Federal Government highlighted its Tax Ombud initiative as a major reform for fairness and accountability. The EFCC arrested ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kaduna after his recent conviction. Vice President Shettima denied claims he plotted against the President and exposed efforts to sow discord. The trial of former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai resumed with evidence of wiretapped conversations. In Oyo State, communities await a full list of school kidnapping victims amid growing fears. JAMB urged candidates to remain patient as portal activation for UTME result slips is delayed. Nigerian stars Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems secured BET Award nominations. In sports, Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to clinch the Premier League title.
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