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 the Federal Government’s report of falling food prices, EFCC’s daily reporting order for ex-NNPC boss Mele Kyari, and NAFDAC’s seizure of fake malaria drugs in Lagos.
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1. Food prices drop as FG hails Tinubu’s intervention
Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, says food prices are falling nationwide, attributing the development to President Bola Tinubu’s policies on food security. He disclosed this on Friday during an interview on ARISE TV, noting that the measures are beginning to yield results.
2. FG says power sector moving towards sustainability
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, declared that Nigeria is making steady progress toward sustainability in electricity supply. He made this known while commissioning new training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria, NAPTIN, in Abuja.
3. Bandits shoot travellers on Niger highway
Two passengers sustained gunshot wounds after bandits attacked a commercial vehicle along the Tegina–Kontagora road in Niger State. The incident happened near Tudun-Fulani when the driver reportedly refused to stop after being flagged down.
4. Suspected ‘one chance’ robbers beaten in Abuja
Three suspected taxi robbers were apprehended and beaten by passersby in Wuse II, Abuja, after allegedly attacking a woman near Chocolate Mall. The suspects reportedly dispossessed her of phones before police officers arrived to restore order.
5. Rivers administrator says grassroots mandate fulfilled
Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, Administrator of Rivers State, declared that his mission of restoring grassroots democracy had been accomplished. He said the peaceful conduct of council polls and swearing-in of elected officials completed President Tinubu’s directive.
6. Dangote refinery challenges union over $18bn refineries cost
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has urged the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers to name those behind the $18bn reportedly spent on government refineries. The company questioned why the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries remain inactive despite the huge expenditure.
7. Gunmen kill four at burial in Anambra
Police in Anambra have launched a manhunt for attackers who invaded a burial ceremony in Ogidi, Idemili North LGA. The assailants, suspected to be cultists, killed four mourners and injured at least 15 others late Thursday.
8. NAFDAC seizes fake malaria drugs worth N1.2bn
NAFDAC operatives have intercepted counterfeit malaria medicines valued at over N1.2bn in Lagos. The fake Malamal Forte drugs, packed in 277 cartons, were discovered during a raid on a warehouse in the Ilasa-Oshodi area.
9. EFCC compels Kyari to report daily ahead of trial
The EFCC has ordered former NNPCL boss Mele Kyari to report daily to its Abuja office as preparations continue for his arraignment. The commission also plans to charge other former NNPC executives and contractors linked to alleged financial crimes.
10. PDP reconciles Osun party rift
The PDP says it has resolved the internal dispute that led to a vote of no confidence in Osun Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi and ex-national secretary Prof. Wale Oladipo. Party leaders confirmed Governor Ademola Adeleke stepped in to broker peace.
