Latest news: Top headlines for Sunday, June 2, 2024

Start Your Day Right with Topnaija’s Morning Roundup. Get the latest news headlines from Nigerian newspapers for Sunday, June 2, 2024, exclusively on www.topnaija.ng Stay informed with the latest in local and global news.

Champions League final: Real Madrid does it again

Borussia Dortmund learnt nothing from Liverpool before playing Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

Same old, same old — Real Madrid are Champions of Europe for the 15th time after beating Borussia Dortmund at the Wembley affair. Read more here.

Doguwa prioritizes local government autonomy for development

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Downstream Petroleum Committee, Alhaji Ado Alhassan Doguwa, has emphasized that local government autonomy is a top priority for the country.

Speaking to newsmen in Kano on Saturday, Doguwa highlighted the critical role of local governments in addressing Nigeria’s challenges. Read more here.

Minister warns N494,000 minimum wage demand could destabilize economy

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has raised concerns about the demand for a national minimum wage of N494,000 by organized labour, stating that such an amount, cumulatively totalling N9.5 trillion, could destabilize the economy and jeopardize the welfare of over 200 million Nigerians.

Addressing a news conference in Abuja, Idris responded to the threat by organized labour to strike if their demands were not met. Read more here.

Netanyahu sets firm conditions for Ceasefire in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined stringent conditions for ending the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. On Saturday, Netanyahu declared that the war would only cease with the complete destruction of Hamas’s military capabilities and the release of all Israeli hostages.

A statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office emphasized that these prerequisites are non-negotiable for a permanent ceasefire. Read more here.

“I got into so many crazy relationships” — Segun Arinze

Renowned Nollywood actor Segun Arinze recently shared his reasons for remaining single for 12 years following the end of his first marriage. After divorcing actress Anne Njemanze in 1996, the 58-year-old actor took an extended break from marriage before marrying Julie in 2008.

In a candid interview with media personality Chude, Segun Arinze revealed that the period following his divorce was marked by confusion and difficulty in finding the right partner. He admitted to being involved in numerous relationships, both good and bad, before turning to God for guidance in 2007. Read more here.

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