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 abduction of councillors and an Imam in Zamfara, a sharp rise in LPG prices, and the death of Edo NSCDC commandant.
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1. Bandits abduct two councillors and an Imam in Zamfara
Bandits stormed Tsauni community in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Wednesday night, abducting two councillors representing Gidan Goga and Tsibiri wards and an Imam. The attack occurred near a police outpost shortly after Maghrib prayers, raising security concerns in Maradun Local Government Area.
2. LPG prices surge 34.6% to N17,500 per 12.5kg cylinder
The cost of refilling a 12.5kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinder has risen to N17,500 this week, up from N12,750 last week, marking a 34.6% increase. Retail prices per kilogram now range between N1,350 and N1,500 depending on the location.
3. Edo NSCDC commandant dies after delivering speech
Agun Gbenga, Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, collapsed and died immediately after delivering a speech at an award event organized by the International Association of World Peace Advocates in Benin City.
4. Kaduna police record major breakthroughs in anti-crime operations
Kaduna State Police Command arrested a suspected bandit drug supplier, an illegal arms bearer, and three alleged child traffickers. The operation also led to the recovery of rustled livestock and drugs worth millions, signaling intensified efforts against crime.
5. ICPC receives petition to probe Rivers State allocations under Ibas
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission confirmed receiving a petition requesting an investigation into the handling of federal allocations in Rivers State by former Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), submitted by civil rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju.
6. Makinde urges fair processes for PDP national convention
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde emphasized that the forthcoming Peoples Democratic Party national convention must uphold inclusivity, open debate, and fairness to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
7. Nigerian Air Force kills notorious kidnapper Maidawa in Kwara
The Nigerian Air Force killed Maidawa, a prominent kidnapper terrorizing Kwara and neighbouring states, along with several accomplices in airstrikes over the forests of Isanlu-Isin, Kwara, and adjoining Kogi State.
8. Federal High Court dismisses suit over Rivers’ emergency funds
A suit seeking a refund of Rivers State’s funds spent by Sole Administrator Ibas was dismissed by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice James Omotosho ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction as the matter stemmed from a presidential state of emergency proclamation.
9. Woman dies after setting herself on fire in Bauchi
A middle-aged woman allegedly set herself ablaze at a family residence in Bauchi after being denied access to Yelwa Abubakar Balewa. Police spokesperson Ahmed Wakil confirmed her death, describing the incident as tragic and self-inflicted.
10. Ebonyi cleric arrested for sexual abuse of sickle cell patient
Bishop Ndibueze Okorie Onyagoziri, General Overseer of Champion the Truth Cathedral, was arrested for allegedly repeatedly having sexual relations with a 22-year-old female sickle cell patient under the guise of providing support. Police said the cleric targeted vulnerable church members.
