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 a court halting PDP’s planned convention in Ibadan, Wike’s outrage over soldiers blocking Abuja land officials, Sanwo-Olu’s comment on Tinubu’s increased state funding, and the Super Eagles’ training boycott over unpaid allowances.
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1. Court halts PDP national convention in Ibadan
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention in Ibadan on November 15–16. The order followed an application by former Jigawa governor, Sule Lamido.
2. Wike fumes as soldiers block officials from Abuja land
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, expressed outrage after soldiers reportedly prevented FCT officials from enforcing a stop-work order on a disputed land in Gaduwa District during his surprise visit.
3. Sanwo-Olu says Tinubu’s government has ended states’ funding woes
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared that no state or local government can claim to lack funds under President Tinubu’s administration, citing increased federal allocations to subnational governments.
4. FG begins talks with UK on Ekweremadu’s prison transfer
The Federal Government delegation in the UK has opened discussions on the possible transfer of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who is serving a prison sentence for organ trafficking, to Nigeria.
5. Expect improved security, Army Chief assures Nigerians
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has promised better nationwide security after briefing President Tinubu, noting progress in ongoing operations, especially in the Northeast.
6. Super Eagles boycott training over unpaid allowances in Morocco
Nigeria’s World Cup preparation suffered a setback as Super Eagles players and officials boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, over unpaid bonuses and allowances.
7. Senate rejects NNPCL’s defence over missing N210tn revenue
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has dismissed explanations by NNPCL management on unaccounted funds totalling N210 trillion from 2017 to 2023, demanding further clarification.
8. Naira records mixed performance across markets
The naira appreciated slightly to N1,462 per dollar at the parallel market but weakened to N1,440.89 at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Tuesday.
9. FG bans sachet alcohol, small bottles below 200ml
The Federal Government has banned the production and sale of alcohol in sachets and bottles under 200ml, effective January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to reduce alcohol abuse, NAFDAC announced.
10. Tinubu to open editors’ conference in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu will on November 12 declare open the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference at the State House, Abuja, where editors, governors, and ministers are expected to deliberate on national issues.
