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 withdrawal of pardon for 175 convicts, new Service Chiefs’ pledge to reform security, EFCC’s arraignment over N12bn fuel theft, and lawmakers ordering the arrest of JAMB officials.
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1. Tinubu revokes pardon for 175 convicts amid public backlash
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the clemency earlier granted to 175 convicts, including drug traffickers and kidnappers, following widespread criticism. He has also ordered a full review of the pardon list approved at the National Council of State meeting.
2. New Service Chiefs promise sweeping reforms in security sector
Nigeria’s newly appointed Service Chiefs have vowed to restructure the nation’s security framework through global defence alliances, improved welfare, and local arms manufacturing during their screening before the National Assembly.
3. Pastor-lawyer re-arraigned for alleged indecent act with minor
A Lagos pastor and lawyer, Aka-Bashorun Olawale Akanni, has been re-arraigned before Justice Hakeem Oshodi over allegations of indecent treatment of a 14-year-old girl, following a one-count charge filed by the Lagos State Government.
4. EFCC arraigns vessel, crew over theft of N12bn petrol
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned MT Ostria and three crew members before a Lagos court for allegedly stealing over 13 million litres of petrol worth about N12 billion belonging to NNPC Retail Limited.
5. Court orders forfeiture of $49,700 linked to ex-INEC official
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 recovered from Dr Nura Ali, a former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, after the ICPC proved the funds were unlawfully obtained during the 2023 elections.
6. Reps approve Tinubu’s $2.35bn loan request to fund 2025 budget
The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow $2.35 billion to finance the 2025 budget deficit and issue a $500 million sukuk bond for infrastructure and economic diversification.
7. Bayelsa senator dumps PDP for APC over party crisis
Senator Benson Agadaga of Bayelsa East has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing internal disputes and disunity, as he officially joins the ruling All Progressives Congress.
8. FG releases N2.3bn to clear university salary arrears
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the disbursement of N2.3 billion to public universities to offset salary and promotion arrears owed to both teaching and non-teaching staff.
9. Court jails man four years for drug trafficking in Ibadan
Justice Nkeonye Maha of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, has sentenced Sunday Akande to four years imprisonment after the NDLEA proved he was in possession of cannabis and methamphetamine.
10. Drama in House as lawmakers order arrest of JAMB officials
Tension erupted at the House of Representatives when angry lawmakers directed security agents to arrest JAMB officials after they staged a walkout during an investigative committee session.
