Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with Nigeria’s top stories, including EFCC placing ex-NNPC boss Mele Kyari on a watch-list, backlash over Nigeria’s empty booth at TICAD9, and the passing of veteran actor Fabian Adibe.
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1. EFCC Places Ex-NNPC Boss Mele Kyari on Watch-List
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has placed former NNPC GCEO, Mele Kyari, under watch as part of its probe into the $7.2 billion refinery turnaround maintenance. Investigations reportedly intensified last month, with some of Kyari’s close associates already in custody.
2. Nigerians Slam Officials Over Empty TICAD9 Exhibition Booth
Nigerian delegates to Japan’s TICAD9 summit faced backlash after the country’s exhibition stand was left unmanned despite President Bola Tinubu’s attendance. Social media users criticized the officials for negligence at such a high-profile international forum.
3. Nigerian Consul General in Cameroon Dies at 59
Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, Nigeria’s Consul General in Buea, Cameroon, has passed away following a brief illness. His death, announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, occurred on August 16, sparking mourning within the diplomatic community.
4. Anambra Dismisses Eight Vigilantes for Assaulting Corps Member
The Anambra State Government has sacked eight local vigilante operatives for assaulting NYSC member Edema Jennifer Elohor in Oba, Idemili South LGA. Governor Soludo’s aide on Community Security confirmed the dismissal, emphasizing zero tolerance for abuse.
5. Police Restructure Commands in Benue to Tackle Insecurity
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has approved the creation of two new Area Commands and the upgrade of five police stations in Benue State. Authorities say the restructuring is aimed at improving security in troubled areas.
6. Veteran Actor Fabian Adibe Passes Away at 82
Nollywood and television legend Fabian Adibe, famed for his role in the NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, has died at age 82. The actor passed peacefully on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
7. Olubadan Coronation Set for September 26
Governor Seyi Makinde has approved September 26 for the coronation of Oba Rasidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The decision followed a meeting between the governor and the former governor at the monarch’s residence in Bodija.
8. Fatal Road Crash Claims Three Lives in Ebonyi
Three people died in a tragic accident involving a cement mixer truck at Nwanwu Junction, Igbeagu, along the Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja highway. Witnesses said the truck lost its brakes while descending from Nwezenyi, causing the deadly collision.
9. Ondo Police Arrest 200 Suspects in Two Months
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of over 200 suspects for crimes ranging from kidnapping and armed robbery to cultism and fraud. The arrests, made within two months, highlight ongoing efforts to curb insecurity in the state.
10. Governors’ Forum Decries Low FDI Despite Nigeria’s Economic Potential
NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has raised concern over Nigeria’s low foreign investment inflows, averaging only $2 billion annually—less than 0.5% of GDP. He made the remarks during the unveiling of Investopedia, a compendium of state-level investment opportunities.
