Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated with the top stories shaping Nigeria, including Rivers lawmakers dismissing Fubara’s claims on stalled peace talks, the sudden death of Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and Sanusi’s criticism of Nigeria’s political elite.
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1. Rivers lawmakers reject Fubara’s claim on stalled peace meeting
The Rivers State House of Assembly dismissed Governor Fubara’s allegation that elders, including Nyesom Wike, hindered efforts to arrange a meeting with the legislators.
2. Bayelsa in shock as Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo collapses, dies
Tension gripped the Bayelsa Government House after Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo collapsed and was confirmed dead at a federal medical facility in Yenagoa.
3. Sanusi faults Nigeria’s leaders for treating governance as family business
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi criticised the political class for prioritising personal interests over national development while speaking at an EiE Nigeria anniversary event in Lagos.
4. US intercepts Nigerian-owned supertanker over crude theft, piracy allegations
A Nigerian-managed VLCC, Skipper, was seized by the US Coast Guard and Navy on suspicion of involvement in oil theft and other transnational crimes.
5. Army boosts capacity as 60 soldiers graduate from Battle Course
The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division celebrated the completion of a rigorous nine-week combat training programme aimed at enhancing troop readiness under Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
6. US lawmakers conclude Nigeria visit, set to brief Trump on genocide probe
A US congressional team led by Congressman Riley Moore wrapped up a fact-finding mission on alleged genocide in Nigeria and plans to report its findings to President Trump.
7. Lagos realtor killed in parking dispute at Lekki estate
A 36-year-old real estate agent, Yinka Agboola, died after being struck by a driver during a disagreement over a parking space at Royal Pine Estate in Lekki.
8. FCCPC seals Ikeja Electric HQ over 30-month blackout on 19 homes
The consumer protection commission shut down Ikeja Electric’s head office over allegations that the company denied electricity to 19 apartments for nearly three years despite full payment.
9. Police arrest 13 suspects over assault on officer in Oshodi
Lagos police detained 13 individuals after a viral video showed an officer bleeding on the ground while being attacked by a mob in Oshodi.
10. Nigeria’s petrol import bill drops by N6tn in nine months
New data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows a sharp decline in petrol import spending, falling from N11.50tn in 2024 to N5.42tn in 2025.
