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 Tinubu’s appointment of new service chiefs, Obasanjo’s revelation on rejecting El-Rufai as successor, Nnamdi Kanu’s fresh warning from the court, and Wike’s outburst over PDP exclusion.
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1. Tinubu names new service chiefs after major military shake-up
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing Gen. Christopher Musa in a sweeping reorganization of the armed forces.
2. Obasanjo reveals why he rejected El-Rufai as successor in 2007
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo disclosed that he turned down a proposal to support ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai as his successor, saying he made the decision during his final year in office.
3. FCT approves N1.74bn for 12 new emergency ambulances
The Federal Capital Territory Executive Council has approved the purchase of 12 emergency ambulances to improve medical response within Abuja, according to Mandate Secretary Adedolapo Fasawe.
4. Court warns Nnamdi Kanu over delay in defending terrorism charges
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has cautioned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to take full advantage of the opportunity to present his defence or face court sanctions.
5. Wike warns PDP governors over exclusion from key decisions
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has accused PDP governors of sidelining him from critical party matters, warning that the move could lead to the party’s eventual collapse.
6. ADC questions Tinubu over sudden military leadership change
The African Democratic Congress has urged President Tinubu to clarify the reasons behind the abrupt removal of top military chiefs, expressing concern that it followed reports of a failed coup plot.
7. Catholic Bishop Emeritus Julius Adelakun dies at 91
Most Rev. Julius Adelakun, the retired Bishop of Oyo Diocese, has passed away at 91 after over three decades of service to the Catholic Church.
8. Radda appoints new heads of key agencies in Katsina
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has approved new appointments, including Abba Junaidu as chairman of the state’s Road Maintenance Agency, to strengthen governance.
9. Six corps members sue Anambra government over alleged assault
Six NYSC members have filed a N1 billion lawsuit against the Anambra State Government, alleging unlawful detention and assault by the state vigilante group, Agunechemba.
10. Niger tanker explosion death toll rises to 45
Authorities have confirmed two additional deaths from the Niger State tanker explosion, bringing the toll to 45 as dozens remain hospitalized with severe burns.
