Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories shaping Nigeria, including the Senate’s unsealing of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office, Tinubu’s directive for new Nigerian Law School hostels, and CBN’s update on bank recapitalisation.
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1. Senate unseals Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office
The Senate has reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) after it was sealed. The action, carried out by the Sergeant-At-Arms, was captured in a video that surfaced on Tuesday.
2. Tinubu orders hostels and road project for Nigerian Law School
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to begin construction of two 300-room hostels for the Nigerian Law School in Abuja and a road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat to Nile University.
3. 14 banks meet CBN’s new capital requirements
Central Bank Governor Yemi Cardoso announced that 14 Nigerian banks have fully complied with the apex bank’s recapitalisation directive. He disclosed this while presenting the communiqué from the 302nd MPC meeting in Abuja.
4. ADC slams presidency over 2031 succession comments
The African Democratic Congress has criticised the presidency for its remarks dismissing tenure extension beyond 2031 for President Tinubu, calling the statement presumptuous and undemocratic.
5. National Assembly extends recess to October 7
Federal lawmakers will now resume on October 7, two weeks later than initially scheduled. The announcement was made in a statement by National Assembly Clerk, Kamoru Ogunlana.
6. Army court-martial jails soldiers for arms deals
A military court in Maiduguri has sentenced three soldiers to life imprisonment and another to 15 years for illegal arms trading with terrorists and police collaborators. The judgment was delivered by Brigadier General Mohammed Abdullahi.
7. SSANU, NASU extend strike ultimatum by two weeks
University staff unions SSANU and NASU have extended their strike notice to the government by two weeks, citing unfair allocation of allowances and other outstanding payments.
8. Truck-tricycle accident kills policeman, passenger in Lagos
A 40ft container truck collided with a tricycle at Ijora Seven-Up in Lagos, killing a police officer and a female passenger. The incident was confirmed by LASTMA officials.
9. APC inaugurates campaign council for Anambra governorship election
The APC has launched a 1,800-member campaign council to challenge Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the November 8 Anambra election. National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda expressed confidence in the party’s chances.
10. Oluremi Tinubu raises N20.4bn for National Library project
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announced that over N20.4 billion has been raised for the long-delayed National Library headquarters in Abuja, following the launch of a fundraising drive ahead of her 65th birthday.
