Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from GOSSIP UNION

1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described members of the coalition as a group of political gangsterism that are out to unseat themselves. President Tinubu stated this on Wednesday in Lafia during his one day working visit to commission legacy projects in Nasarawa State executed by Governor Abdullahi Sule.

1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Thursday sign into law four historic tax reform bills set to overhaul Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, streamline tax administration, and boost investor confidence. The four bills — the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill — were recently passed by the National Assembly following extensive stakeholder consultations and technical reviews

2. The crisis rocking the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as 11 members of the National Working Committee (NWC) have rejected the reinstatement of embattled National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu.

1. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has distanced himself from reports linking him to a purported 2027 vice-presidential ambition. This was as the governor declared that his focus remains serving the people of Katsina State.

1. No fewer than 20 soldiers were reportedly killed by bandits who stormed two military camps in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday while several others were injured. However, an unspecified number of the bandits were gunned down by the soldiers during the gun battle that ensued.

2. The naira on Wednesday appreciated to N1,590 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,595 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,549 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

1. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, after the crescent moon was sighted on the evening of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 29. The Supreme Court announced the decision after the Crescent Sighting Committee verified credible testimonies confirming the moon’s sighting.