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 decorating new Service Chiefs, bandits killing a village head in Sokoto, a church condemning the killing of a clergyman in Kaduna, and Osun Governor Adeleke’s confidence ahead of the 2026 election.
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1. Senate confirms Dr. Bernard Doro as minister
Dr. Bernard Doro has been officially confirmed as a minister following a brief screening session witnessed by APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.
2. Tinubu decorates new Service Chiefs with upgraded ranks
President Tinubu has formally decorated the newly appointed Service Chiefs, including General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, signaling their official assumption of roles.
3. Petroleum marketers warn of fuel price hike after 15% import duty approval
Major fuel marketers caution that President Tinubu’s approval of a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel could trigger another round of fuel price increases, creating division in the sector.
4. Church condemns killing of clergyman, abduction of villagers in Kaduna
HEKAN denounces the murder of Reverend Yahaya Kambasaya and the kidnapping of several villagers in Farin Dutse, Kauru LGA, expressing shock and mourning over the attack.
5. Bandits kill acting village head, abduct residents in Sokoto
Three people, including the acting village head of Kurawa village, were killed, and several residents abducted as armed bandits invaded the community and stole over 40 cattle.
6. Tinubu urges new Service Chiefs to tackle terrorism and crime
Following their decoration, President Tinubu charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to intensify efforts against terrorism, banditry, and criminal activities across Nigeria.
7. Army Chief approves senior officer postings to boost operational effectiveness
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has authorized new postings and appointments of senior officers to key commands and training institutions to strengthen leadership and operational capacity.
8. Bayelsa Deputy Governor seeks court order to stop alleged impeachment plot
Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo filed a suit in the Federal High Court to halt a purported attempt to remove him from office due to his refusal to defect from PDP to APC.
9. INEC completes initial stage of political party registration
Eight political associations passed the first stage of party registration, while six others were disqualified, confirmed by INEC’s National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun.
10. Osun Governor Adeleke confident of victory in 2026 election
Governor Ademola Adeleke stated he is unafraid of federal interference and confident of winning the August 8, 2026 governorship election after screening by the Osun PDP committee.
