Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top stories from Nigerian newspapers, including flood-related deaths in Niger, fresh bandit attacks in Katsina, Nnamdi Kanu’s bold courtroom stance, and the Oba of Benin’s historic artefact recovery.
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1. Flood tragedy: Two decomposed bodies recovered in Niger State
Two bodies were found in Mokwa, Niger State, days after a flood swept through the area on May 29. The state’s emergency agency confirmed the recovery, which follows ongoing efforts to account for missing victims of the devastating flood.
2. Court grants Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan N50m bail
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was granted bail by an FCT High Court in Maitama on Thursday. The court rejected the Federal Government’s plea to remand her in prison pending her trial on a three-count charge.
3. Bandits kill 24, including farmers and vigilante, in Katsina
Armed bandits launched deadly attacks across Kankara LGA in Katsina State, killing at least 24 people, including 20 farmers, three residents, and a vigilante corps member. The community remains on edge amid rising insecurity.
4. Benue IDPs protest over hunger, poor shelter in Makurdi
Displaced residents of Yelewata in Benue State staged a protest in Makurdi, decrying inadequate food and harsh living conditions in their temporary shelter. The group, made up of flood victims, called for urgent government intervention.
5. Nnamdi Kanu tells court he has no case to answer
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu declared before a Federal High Court in Abuja that he has no case to answer in his ongoing terrorism and treason trial. His stance followed the Federal Government’s decision to close its case against him.
6. Oba of Benin receives 119 repatriated artefacts from Netherlands
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has taken delivery of 119 looted artefacts returned from the Netherlands. This marks the largest single repatriation since the 1897 colonial invasion. The monarch thanked both Nigeria and the Dutch government.
7. Marketers seek clarity on Dangote’s fuel supply plan
Major fuel marketers have announced plans to meet with the Dangote Refinery to better understand its plan to supply fuel directly to filling stations nationwide. The move could significantly impact Nigeria’s downstream oil market.
8. Senate says Fubara drafted 85% of Rivers’ N1.48trn 2025 budget
The Senate has revealed that the bulk of the Rivers State 2025 budget was prepared by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The disclosure came during a review of the budget with the state’s sole administrator and lawmakers in Abuja.
9. Bricklayer dies as church fence collapses in Lagos
A 33-year-old bricklayer named Taiwo died on Saturday after a fence he was constructing around a church in Alapere, Lagos, collapsed on him. The incident occurred around 7 p.m., prompting calls for better construction safety practices.
