Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated with the major stories shaping Nigeria, including the abduction of over 200 pupils and teachers in Niger, the Federal Government’s shutdown of 47 Unity Colleges, Nnamdi Kanu’s transfer to a Sokoto custodial centre, and rising security concerns following gas explosions and police operations nationwide.
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1. 215 pupils, 12 teachers abducted in Niger school raid
Bandits invaded St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara LGA, abducting over 200 students and staff. The Niger State CAN confirmed the mass abduction hours after the attack.
2. FG shuts 47 Unity Colleges over rising insecurity
The Federal Government ordered the temporary closure of 47 Unity Schools nationwide following fresh security threats, according to a circular issued to school principals on Friday.
3. DSS transfers Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto custodial centre
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has been moved from DSS custody to a correctional facility in Sokoto after his terrorism conviction. His legal consultant confirmed the transfer.
4. Tinubu cancels South Africa trip, sends Shettima to G20 summit
President Tinubu called off his planned visit to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa and directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to attend on his behalf.
5. Multiple casualties reported in Ibadan gas explosion
A late-night gas tanker explosion in the Bioku-Alaadun area of Ibadan killed several people, including the shop owner, during an attempted fuel discharge.
6. Delta police kill four robbery suspects in gun duel
Operatives of the Delta CP-Special Assignment Team shot dead four armed robbery suspects during an exchange of gunfire, according to an official police statement.
7. NDLEA arrests 230 suspects in Kano drug crackdown
The NDLEA Kano Strategic Command announced the arrest of 230 people linked to drug offences and the seizure of large quantities of illicit substances across the state.
8. 774 NNPP members defect to APC in Kano
The Hadejia-Jam’are River Basin MD received hundreds of ex-NNPP members in Rimin Gado, describing their defection to the APC as a “wise decision.”
9. Kwara police arrest gun supplier linked to bandit groups
Kwara police have taken into custody a Makurdi-based suspect accused of repairing and supplying firearms to bandits, along with others who reportedly provide food and essentials to criminal hideouts.
10. Jonathan links Niger Delta stagnation to political rivalry
Former President Goodluck Jonathan criticised weak political will and power struggles among leaders, saying these factors continue to hinder development in the Niger Delta.
