Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including President Tinubu’s order to security chiefs, Air Peace’s nationwide flight suspension, and major defections to APC.
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1. Tinubu orders security chiefs to end nationwide insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to take immediate and decisive action against the worsening security situation in Nigeria. The instruction was delivered during a meeting with service chiefs at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, as confirmed in a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
2. Air Peace halts flights nationwide amid NiMet strike
Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, has suspended all flight operations across the country due to the ongoing industrial action by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The airline announced the decision on Wednesday, citing safety concerns stemming from unavailable weather updates.
3. Oborevwori, Okowa dump PDP for APC after closed-door meeting
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former PDP Vice Presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement followed a private meeting held at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.
4. NLC slams minister over ‘adequate electricity’ claim
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has sharply criticized the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, for claiming that 150 million Nigerians currently enjoy sufficient electricity. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, described the statement as misleading and dismissive of the reality facing millions who suffer from unreliable power and high electricity bills.
5. FG releases N50bn to settle university workers’ allowances
The Federal Government has disbursed N50 billion to academic and non-academic staff in federal universities to cover earned allowances. Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa made the announcement in a statement released Wednesday, aiming to address longstanding payment delays in the sector.
6. Bode George calls for Atiku, Wike’s expulsion from PDP
PDP elder statesman, Chief Olabode George, has demanded the immediate removal of Atiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike from the party. In a statement issued in Lagos, he accused both politicians of consistently undermining the party’s values and aligning with the ruling APC.
7. Rep committee chair Oluwole Oke quits PDP
Oluwole Oke, chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The six-term lawmaker announced his decision on Wednesday, though he did not immediately declare allegiance to another political party.
8. Senator Kawu Sumaila defects to APC from NNPP
Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, the senator representing Kano South, has left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a Wednesday statement, Sumaila said his move was guided by local political realities and a desire to better serve his constituents.
9. APC chieftain accuses Baba-Ahmed of betraying the North
APC stalwart in Kano, Musa Kwankwaso, has alleged that former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed contributed to marginalizing northern interests. He also claimed that neither Baba-Ahmed nor Buba Galadima can stop northern support for President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
10. EFCC warns Abuja residents against fake land sellers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised an alarm over the activities of fraudulent land vendors operating in Abuja. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, issued a statement on Wednesday, urging residents to verify land transactions to avoid falling victim to scams.
