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 Minister’s warning against politicizing food distribution tragedies, Atiku’s criticism of the 2025 budget, and significant updates on national security, governance, and economic reforms.
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1. Minister warns against politicizing food distribution stampedes
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has cautioned politicians against attributing recent stampedes during food distributions in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Idris emphasized the importance of crowd management during charitable events, especially in festive seasons, to prevent further tragedies.
2. Atiku criticizes 2025 budget over structural deficiencies
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed N48 trillion 2025 budget, calling it inadequate to address Nigeria’s structural problems. He described the budget’s N13 trillion deficit as a continuation of poor fiscal practices by the APC-led administration.
3. SERAP urges Senate, House to cut spending on travel and refreshments
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to reduce the proposed N9.4 billion budget for refreshments and travels, and N344.85 billion for lawmakers. SERAP advocates reallocating these funds to address Nigeria’s growing budget deficit.
4. FG to arraign five suspects linked to Bello Turji today
The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists linked to Bello Turji at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects are accused of importing a N28.5 million military gun truck from Libya, among other charges.
5. Police dismiss Amnesty International’s report on protests crackdown
The Nigeria Police Force has rejected Amnesty International’s report titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests,” calling it false and damaging. The police insist that their actions during protests complied with professional standards.
6. Petrol price set to drop to N935 per litre from today
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced that petrol will sell at N935 per litre starting Monday. This follows an agreement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery aimed at stabilizing fuel prices.
7. FG lifts five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara
The Federal Government has lifted the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, said the decision was made following improved security conditions in the region.
8. NDLEA intercepts drug shipment hidden in cargo bound for South Africa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has foiled an attempt by ex-convict Olanrewaju Akorede to smuggle Rohypnol to South Africa. The drugs were concealed in a shipment containing garri, shoes, and men’s singlets at Lagos airport.
9. IGP visits Ilorin over alleged police torture death
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun paid an unscheduled visit to Ilorin following the death of Jimoh Abdulquadri, allegedly tortured by police officers in Kwara State. The visit underscores the force’s commitment to addressing police misconduct.
10. Nigerian Navy intercepts 19 stowaways in Lagos port
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 19 stowaways attempting to migrate illegally to Europe aboard two vessels at Lagos’ Apapa Port. The interception is part of ongoing efforts to curb maritime crimes and support Nigeria’s Blue Economy initiative.
