Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories across Nigeria, including the court order halting police enforcement of tinted glass permits, Zulum’s troop deployment after a Boko Haram raid in Borno, and Tinubu’s vow to restore the Southeast’s glory.
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1. Court halts police crackdown on tinted glass permits
A Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of tinted glass permits until further notice, directing all parties to maintain the status quo pending ongoing legal proceedings.
2. Zulum deploys forces to Gwoza after Boko Haram invasion
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has mobilised troops and civilian JTF members to Kirawa town in Gwoza LGA following the withdrawal of Cameroonian soldiers, which allowed Boko Haram insurgents to attack and burn homes.
3. Jonathan reveals Boko Haram once picked Buhari for peace talks
Former President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed that Boko Haram insurgents once nominated Muhammadu Buhari to represent them in negotiations with the Federal Government, during the launch of Gen. Lucky Irabor’s new book in Abuja.
4. Tanker explosion injures one, burns vehicles in Ogun
A late-night tanker accident on the Abeokuta–Sagamu expressway left one person injured and three vehicles burnt after the truck, loaded with 30,000 litres of fuel, overturned and spilled its content across the highway.
5. Police dismantle bandit camps in Benue
The Benue State Police Command says it has destroyed several bandit hideouts along the Makurdi–Yelewata and Makurdi–Naka roads, a move aimed at improving security across the state, according to Commissioner of Police Dr. Ifeanyi Emenari.
6. Tinubu vows to restore Southeast’s glory
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to developing the Southeast, saying his administration will make the region “great again.” He spoke in Abia State where he was honoured with the traditional title Udo Kpu Enyị I of Abia.
7. FG, Meta settle $32.8m privacy fine out of court
The Federal Government and Meta Platforms Inc., owners of Facebook and Instagram, have agreed to an out-of-court settlement over a $32.8 million fine imposed on the company for alleged data privacy violations affecting Nigerian users.
8. Wike flags off new road linking Wuse to Central Area
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has launched the construction of Transit Way N2, a new road connecting Wuse Zone 3 to Abuja’s Central Area, pledging more infrastructure projects to boost investment and urban development.
9. Police arrest suspected robbers, uncover hotel hideout in Mushin
Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected robbers and discovered a Mushin hotel allegedly used as a hideout for criminal gangs, following a Friday morning operation by detectives.
10. NDLEA destroys cannabis farm, arrests 58 in Adamawa
The NDLEA Adamawa Command has reported the destruction of a seven-hectare cannabis plantation and the arrest of 58 drug suspects during its September operations, according to Commander Aliyu Abubakar.
