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 a deadly bus crash involving seminarians, Oby Ezekwesili’s strong denial of bribery claims, and President Tinubu’s urgent move to tackle the power sector debt crisis.
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1. Police, Amotekun clash in Ondo leaves six injured
A violent confrontation between the Ondo State Police Command and Amotekun Corps in Akure has left six people wounded. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over the custody of a suspect accused of stealing from a church, escalating into a physical clash near the Ijoka Sunday Bus Stop.
2. Peter Obi’s ex-campaign manager quits Labour Party over leadership crisis
Oseloka Obaze, former Secretary to the Anambra State Government and ex-campaign manager to Peter Obi, has resigned from the Labour Party. Citing unresolved national leadership issues and alleged fraud during the April 5 governorship primary, Obaze said the party had lost its way.
3. Four Catholic seminarians die in Obudu Ranch bus crash
Tragedy struck in Cross River State as four seminarians from Enugu died in a bus crash during a tour of Obudu Ranch Resort. The accident occurred at Ikwette Village, near the resort’s Bottom Hill. Governor Bassey Otu confirmed the deaths, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
4. Ezekwesili denies bribery claims in Akpoti-Uduaghan harassment case
Oby Ezekwesili has refuted allegations that she was bribed to back Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The former education minister stated she cannot be bought and emphasized her consistent stand on public issues.
5. I served with the fear of God — Mele Kyari
Mele Kyari, former GCEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has stated he served the nation conscientiously with “the fear of God.” His remarks come amid renewed public scrutiny of his tenure following leadership changes at the NNPCL.
6. Kano governor dismisses corruption allegation, calls accuser mentally unstable
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has rejected claims of corruption made by former SSG Abdullahi Baffa Bichi against him and NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso. Addressing NNPP councillors, Yusuf described Bichi as mentally unstable and said the accusations were baseless.
7. INEC denies fixing May 27 for voters registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked reports that it scheduled May 27, 2025, for the resumption of voter registration and card replacement services. The commission urged Nigerians to ignore the false online information making rounds.
8. Tinubu to meet Gencos over N4tn power sector debt
President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with the leadership of Nigeria’s power-generating companies over a looming N4 trillion debt crisis threatening the nation’s electricity supply. The move follows emergency talks involving the Minister of Power and Genco chairmen in Abuja.
9. Lagos woman arrested for allegedly stabbing boyfriend to death
Police in Lagos have arrested Precious Anegbode, 21, for allegedly killing her boyfriend, Damilola, during a heated argument in Ijegun. The disagreement, which turned violent during her visit to his residence, reportedly ended with the victim being fatally stabbed.
10. Four arrested for producing fake herbicides in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended four suspects involved in manufacturing fake herbicides in Inkil. Acting on credible intelligence, officers from the Command’s Monitoring Unit carried out the arrest during a targeted operation on May 3.
