Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines across Nigeria, including President Tinubu’s early return from France, the killing of a Plateau traditional ruler, a deadly Lagos building collapse, and fresh abductions in Zamfara.
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1. Tinubu cuts short France trip, returns to Abuja today
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected back in Abuja today after ending his work vacation in France earlier than planned. His media aide, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the president decided to shorten the trip.
2. Abducted Plateau traditional ruler found dead
The ward head of Shuwaka in Kanam LGA, Plateau State, Mallam Hudu Hassan Barau, who was kidnapped six days ago, has been discovered dead. His body was recovered from a bush on Monday morning.
3. Four dead, six rescued in Lagos building collapse
A three-storey building on Bornu Street, Ebute Meta, Lagos, collapsed on Monday, killing four people and injuring several others. LASEMA confirmed that six persons were rescued from the rubble.
4. Midnight gunmen attack in Plateau leaves six dead
Gunmen invaded Ikn’gwakap community in Bokkos LGA, Plateau State, killing six people, including women and children. Youth leaders reported that several residents remain missing after the midnight raid.
5. Atiku says Tinubu has failed to tackle hunger, poverty
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying over two years in power, there are no signs of addressing widespread hunger and poverty.
6. Inflation drops to 20.12% in August – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 20.12% in August, with food inflation slowing to 1.65% compared to 3.12% recorded in July.
7. Bandits abduct 40 worshippers in Zamfara mosque attack
Armed bandits stormed a mosque in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State on Monday, abducting about 40 worshippers. The incident followed another kidnapping in Bukkuyum LGA, where over 10 people were taken.
8. Naira strengthens to N1,495 per dollar, highest in 27 weeks
The naira gained N8.5 against the dollar in the NFEM, trading at N1,495 per dollar on Monday. CBN data showed it was the strongest level since February this year.
9. Varsity unions issue strike threat over unmet demands
University workers under SSANU and NASU have given the federal government a 7-day ultimatum to meet their demands or risk a shutdown of public universities starting September 22.
10. FG suspends 4% import levy after backlash
The federal government has put on hold the 4% Free on Board levy on imports introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced the suspension after concerns from traders and experts.
