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 Tinubu’s plans to commission key Abuja projects, a heated legal battle involving Senate President Akpabio, and protests in Kogi over police shootings.
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1. Tinubu to commission major projects to mark second year in office
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to personally commission landmark projects in the Federal Capital Territory as part of events marking his second anniversary in office. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike made this known during a media briefing after inspecting completed projects in Abuja’s city centre.
2. Tunde Bakare seeks stronger North-South alliance after Tinubu visit
Pastor Tunde Bakare has called for enhanced cooperation between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions. This comes after his courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence, where he emphasized national unity and regional synergy for progress.
3. Natasha Akpoti distances self from viral tape accusing Akpabio
Suspended Kogi senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has denied involvement in a viral audio and video suggesting she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of blackmail. In a signed statement, she discredited the recordings and urged the public to ignore them.
4. Truck drivers block Kogi highway over alleged police shooting
Truck drivers staged a protest by blocking the Ganaja-Lokoja-Ajaokuta highway in Kogi State after security agents reportedly shot a driver and his assistant for not stopping at a checkpoint. The incident disrupted traffic and raised fresh concerns over security conduct.
5. Courts summon Akpabio over Natasha Akpoti’s rights suit
Two FCT high courts have summoned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Chief Whip Onyekachi Nwaebonyi over alleged sexual harassment and defamation claims by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The summons stems from lawsuits alleging violations of her fundamental rights.
6. EFCC declares two wanted over CBEX crypto fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun wanted for alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency scam linked to the collapsed Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The EFCC made the announcement via social media.
7. Tribunal upholds Aiyedatiwa’s Ondo governorship win
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s election victory has been affirmed by the Ondo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which dismissed all five petitions challenging the November 2024 poll. The court ruled the petitions by opposition parties lacked merit and substance.
8. Stop medical tourism, start local drug production – Dangote
Aliko Dangote has urged Nigerians to end reliance on foreign healthcare and instead invest in producing medicines locally. Speaking at the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers event in Lagos, the business mogul emphasized the need for self-reliance in the health sector.
9. PDP says 2027 polls will be referendum on APC failures
The Peoples Democratic Party has declared that the 2027 elections will reflect Nigerians’ judgment on the ruling APC’s performance. Spokesperson Debo Ologunagba, speaking to journalists in Abuja, said the PDP is positioning itself as a credible alternative.
10. Supreme Court affirms Emir of Gwandu’s throne in Kebbi
The Supreme Court has upheld the legitimacy of Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar as the Emir of Gwandu, ending a two-decade legal battle. The Kebbi State Government welcomed the ruling, which nullified the challenge brought by deposed emir Al-Mustapha Jokolo.
