Nivo news recalls the Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the electoral victories of some governors, including those of Abba Kabir Yusuf (Kano), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), who are all of the opposition parties.

Reacting to the development in a statement on Monday, Senator Marafa said President Tinubu’s neutrality ensured what happened in 1983 when the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) grabbed states that were hitherto of the opposition, leading to the eventual collapse of the second republic did not repeat itself in Nigeria’s democracy.

Marafa, who was the Zamfara Coordinator of the Campaign Council of Tinubu/Shettima during the general elections, said the President has saved the country’s democracy and restored hope in the judiciary.

He said the will of Nigerians have prevailed and Tinubu resisted the pressure from some loyalists to intervene in the judicial process.

2. Tinubu, Governors Mark 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day

In a solemn and dignified ceremony, President Bola Tinubu, alongside leaders of the National Assembly, the armed forces, and other critical stakeholders, paid tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, National Cenotaph in Abuja on Monday.

This event marked the climax of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day activities, which began with the launch of the Remembrance Day Emblem last October.

Prominent attendees included the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru; and the Chief Justice of the Federation, Olukayode Ariwoola, among others.

The ceremony featured Christian and Muslim prayers for the souls of the departed heroes, followed by a minute of silence in their honour.

President Tinubu led the wreath-laying ceremony, a poignant gesture of remembrance and respect.

He was followed by other key figures, including the Senate President, Speaker of the House, CJN, Minister of the FCT, Minister of State for Defence, and the Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps in Nigeria.

Service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police also took turns laying wreaths at the monument.

3. N35,000 Wage Will Continue Till New Minimum Wage Is Agreed On – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says that the N35,000 wage award agreement with the Federal Government will continue until a new minimum wage is agreed on.

The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, stated this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Monday.

Recall that Tinubu, on October 1, had approved N35,000 as the provisional wage increment for all Treasury-paid workers for six months.

This was part of an agreement reached with organised labour to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy.

However, the federal government has only paid two months of the wage award that commenced in September 2023.

Speaking on the situation, Ajaero explained that the payment would run for only six months before the commencement of the national minimum wage.

4. Insecurity: EFCC Chairman Meets IGP

Amid the rising kidnapping attacks in the country, the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday received the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukayode.

Announcing the development in a statement made available on his official X account, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, detailed that vital security issues and collaborative ideas on how to tackle crimes were discussed.

“IGP Plays Host to Chairman EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, in his office at Force Headquarters, Abuja today. Vital security issues and collaborative ideas were discussed to tackle crimes and criminality in all areas for the betterment of our their country, Nigeria. We will relate with all agencies and the general public to decimate criminal activities in this country,” Adejobi wrote.

Naija News reports that his comment comes amid the wanton security challenges currently bedevilling the nation.

5. ‘Don’t Worry’ – Tinubu Reveals Plans To Tackle ‘Japa’ Syndrome

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government, in collaboration with sub-nationals, will train more persons to fill the professional gap now conspicuous in health, tech and other sectors due to the ‘Japa’ syndrome.

Naija News reports that Tinubu gave the assurance on Monday at Owerri, the Imo state capital, shortly after Governor Hope Uzodimma took the oath of office for a second term.

Tinubu said Nigerians should not be bothered about the mass exodus of skilled workers from the country, assuring the citizens that more people would be trained.

Speaking further, the President said the education of children and youths is a priority for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration.