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 the ADC’s criticism of the FG over fuel duty reversal, PDP governors pushing ahead with the Ibadan convention, Regina Daniels’ hospital debunking a viral drug report, and Paystack suspending its co-founder over resurfaced misconduct allegations.
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1. ADC faults FG over fuel import duty reversal
The African Democratic Congress criticised the Federal Government’s decision to reverse the proposed 15 percent duty on petrol and diesel, describing the policy flip-flop as evidence of poor planning and inconsistency under President Tinubu’s administration.
2. PDP governors storm Ibadan despite court order
Four PDP governors arrived in Ibadan ahead of the party’s national convention, signalling the party’s determination to proceed with the event despite a Federal High Court order halting the exercise.
3. Abuja hospital debunks viral Regina Daniels drug claim
Serenity Royale Hospital denied issuing a medical report alleging Regina Daniels was battling substance abuse, describing the document circulating online as fake.
4. Security operatives kill suspected bandit in Kwara raid
A combined team of police and vigilantes neutralised a suspected bandit during an operation in Adekanbi village, following intelligence about criminal hideouts in the area.
5. Lagos arrests 15 street beggars in fresh enforcement drive
Lagos authorities apprehended 15 street beggars during operations in Ikosi Ketu and Mile 12 as part of efforts to maintain public order and protect public spaces.
6. Lamido denies withdrawing lawsuit against PDP convention
Former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido rejected claims that he had dropped his legal challenge against the PDP or agreed to the Ibadan convention, calling the reports false and misleading.
7. Accord Party dismisses ‘laughable’ suspension of chairman
The Accord Party’s National Working Committee rejected the purported suspension of its national chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, describing it as an illegitimate move by expelled members seeking relevance.
8. Former PDP ward chairman abducted in Kwara
Gunmen abducted former PDP ward chairman Alhaji Abubakar Sabi Sise in Baruten LGA, with residents confirming he was taken at gunpoint in the early hours of Thursday.
9. Troops arrest alleged drug courier for Boko Haram, ISWAP
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai captured a man suspected of supplying hard drugs to Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters during an early-morning operation in Adamawa.
10. Paystack suspends co-founder Ezra Olubi over misconduct claims
Online payment platform Paystack suspended co-founder Ezra Olubi following resurfaced social-media posts and allegations of sexual misconduct.
