The NIGERIAN Tide2026-09-112026-09-111982-05-10https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2944Reps Say No to Marriage Bill: Nigeria’s House of Representatives rejected a new marriage bill to protect traditional, cultural, and religious values. Tobacco Firm Facing Closure: A major tobacco company might close down after losing ₦500 million to illegal cigarette smuggling and black-market sales. Youths Demand Contractor Probe: The Ijaw (Izon) Youth Council is demanding an immediate investigation into contractors who took money but abandoned local projects.53 Power Projects Ongoing: The Ministry of Power is currently managing 53 electricity projects across the country to improve the national grid and reduce blackouts. OPEC to Discuss Oil Supply: OPEC+ members are meeting to discuss and adjust global oil production levels to keep world fuel prices stable.• Reps says no to marriage bill • Tobacco Firm may Liquidate…500m lost due to smuggling. • Probe contractors now- Izon youth. • Ministry handles 53 electricity projects. • OPEC to meet on oil flow.enProbe Contractors nowFG urged to fulfill promise.Trade Union turn to Church.The Nigerian Tide vol.12 No 3,237 May 10, 1982Article