Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories shaping Nigeria, including Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency, the Senate’s review of new ambassadorial nominees, ADC’s criticism of government security tactics, and the Senate’s tough stance declaring kidnapping an act of terrorism.
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1. Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency
President Bola Tinubu announced sweeping security measures, including mass military and police recruitment, activating forest guards, and tightening protection around vulnerable areas.
2. Tinubu seeks Senate approval for three new ambassadors
Nearly two years after recalling all ambassadors, Tinubu has written to the Senate requesting confirmation for three new non-career envoys.
3. ADC accuses FG of enabling ‘bandits economy’
The African Democratic Congress criticised the government’s security approach, warning that widespread school closures show a dangerous retreat to Boko Haram’s ideology.
4. Sylva asks EFCC for appearance date after being declared wanted
Former petroleum minister Timipre Sylva wrote to the EFCC demanding a formal invitation date, faulting the agency for declaring him wanted over an alleged $14.8m fraud.
5. Bandits kill two in attack on Kogi community
Armed men invaded Aiyetoro Kiri in Kabba/Bunu LGA, killing two residents and sending others fleeing as the attackers reportedly moved toward a nearby high school.
6. Police intercept 300 rounds of ammunition in Lagos
The FCID Annex in Lagos seized live ammunition and contraband after acting on credible intelligence, according to the command’s spokesperson.
7. Fire destroys goods worth millions at Nnewi factory
A blaze at Ngobros Factory in Nnewi North LGA destroyed equipment and goods before firefighters arrived, though the cause of the incident remains unknown.
8. Benue governor dismisses defection rumour as “malicious”
Governor Hyacinth Alia denied claims that he planned to leave the APC after a secret meeting, calling the story a smear campaign meant to distract him.
9. Police arrest kidnap suspect, rescue couple in Ondo
Ondo State Police apprehended a suspected kidnapper and successfully rescued a couple during a dawn operation in Itaogbolu community.
10. Senate designates kidnapping as terrorism, backs death penalty
Lawmakers took a hard stance on rising insecurity by classifying kidnapping as terrorism and recommending the death penalty without judicial leniency.
