Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories across Nigeria, including the Appeal Court’s decision upholding the ban on VIO vehicle seizures, Tinubu’s swearing-in of Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister, the NLC’s warning over rising insecurity, and the Senate’s alarm on a lead-poisoning crisis in Ogijo.
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1. Appeal Court upholds ban on VIO vehicle seizures
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed that the VIO lacks legal authority to impound vehicles or fine motorists, dismissing an appeal filed by the FCT Minister.
2. Police confirm officer’s death in Abuja road accident
The FCT Police Command says one officer died and another was injured in a crash along the Sani Abacha Expressway in Abuja.
3. Tinubu swears in ex-CDS Christopher Musa as Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu has administered the oath of office to retired CDS Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence.
4. Ribadu vows tough action against groups threatening national security
NSA Nuhu Ribadu has warned that anyone undermining national security will face decisive consequences, insisting that terror groups will be defeated.
5. NLC threatens national protest over escalating insecurity
The NLC has said it will no longer remain silent as criminal gangs terrorise Nigerians, warning of a national day of mourning and possible mass protests.
6. Tinubu forwards 65 ambassadorial nominees to Senate for screening
President Tinubu has sent a list of 65 ambassador-designates—including Ibok-Ette Ibas, Ita Enang, Chioma Ohakim, and Abdulrahman Dambazau—to the Senate for confirmation.
7. FG invites EFCC, ICPC to verify all federal road projects
Works Minister David Umahi says anti-corruption agencies will now scrutinise ongoing and completed federal road projects to ensure transparency.
8. APC chieftain Wale Oriade abducted in Ibadan
Gunmen have kidnapped APC stalwart Wale Oriade at a shopping complex in Ibadan, where he runs his business.
9. Rivers Assembly pressures Fubara into addressing decaying schools
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has yielded to demands from the State Assembly to take action regarding the deteriorating condition of public schools.
10. Senate raises alarm over severe lead-poisoning outbreak in Ogijo
The Senate has expressed serious concern about a growing lead-poisoning crisis in Ogijo, calling it a major environmental and public-health emergency.
