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 INEC’s update on political party registration, rising death toll in Plateau, the kidnapping of a Bayelsa judge, and a leadership change at ECOWAS.
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1. INEC says no political group has applied for party registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that no association has formally applied for registration as a political party. The commission emphasized that any group seeking registration must comply with constitutional provisions and administrative procedures before being considered.
2. Plateau wedding attack death toll rises to 13
Authorities in Plateau State have confirmed that the death toll from the attack on wedding attendees in Mangun community has increased to 13. The figure includes eight initial victims, four whose bodies were recently recovered, and one injured person who later died.
3. PDP insists INEC can’t halt planned NEC meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has no power to stop its upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The party reaffirmed its commitment to going ahead with preparations despite any external interference.
4. President Bio of Sierra Leone elected new ECOWAS chair
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been elected Chairman of ECOWAS, taking over from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. His appointment was announced at the Authority of Heads of State and Government summit, marking a leadership shift in the regional bloc.
5. High Court judge kidnapped in Bayelsa
Justice E.G. Umokoro of the Bayelsa State High Court has been abducted by gunmen in Yenagoa. The judge, who presides over High Court 7, was kidnapped in front of a popular eatery on Saturday evening, prompting heightened security concerns in the area.
6. Rivers LG boss tortured, forced to resign by aides
Police in Rivers State have confirmed that Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor, administrator of Ahoada-East LGA, was tortured and coerced into signing a resignation letter by a group of attackers led by his own Chief Security Officer and Chief of Staff. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation.
7. Court rebukes EFCC for disobeying vacation order
A Federal High Court in Abuja has criticized the EFCC for defying its order to vacate a disputed property. Justice Musa Liman accused the agency of misleading the court into granting an ex-parte order and condemned its continued occupation of the property despite the ruling.
8. Truck crushes Lagos minibus driver, injures three
A fatal accident occurred on Sunday morning in the Alimosho area of Lagos, where a truck collided with a commercial minibus. The crash killed the driver and injured three passengers, causing heavy traffic and raising concerns over road safety.
9. Crude oil prices may exceed $80 amid US-Iran tensions
Global oil markets are reacting to rising tensions between the US and Iran, with analysts predicting crude prices may surpass $80 per barrel. The escalation follows reports of coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, sparking fears of broader conflict.
10. Ortom accuses Benue governor of ignoring Tinubu’s peace plan
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has criticized Governor Hyacinth Alia for politicizing security issues and neglecting the president’s peace roadmap. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana also called out both federal and state governments for not prosecuting suspects behind recent killings.
