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 labour groups rejecting a telecom tariff hike, Mahdi Shehu facing terrorism charges, a bishop jailed for rape, and the rescue of kidnapped victims in Kogi.
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1. Labour groups reject NCC’s approval of 50% telecom tariff hike
Labour unions, including the NLC, TUC, and Coalition of Northern Groups, have condemned the Nigerian Communications Commission’s approval of a 50% tariff hike. They described the decision as insensitive, given the economic hardships faced by Nigerians.
2. Kaduna activist Mahdi Shehu charged with terrorism-related offenses
The DSS has filed five terrorism-related charges against Kaduna-based activist Mahdi Shehu. He was re-arrested last week, accused of activities that allegedly threaten national security.
3. Doctors strike in Abuja over unpaid salaries leaves patients stranded
Doctors in Abuja’s General Hospitals have begun a strike to protest seven months of unpaid salaries for colleagues employed in 2023, leaving many patients without medical care.
4. Abuja bishop sentenced to 20 years for raping 12-year-old
An Abuja High Court has sentenced Bishop Kenneth Duke to 20 years imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old girl. NAPTIP prosecuted the case, which shocked the local community.
5. PDP deputies defend acting chairman amid calls for removal
PDP deputy officials have voiced support for acting national chairman Umar Damagum, urging detractors to accept his leadership until December 2025 or leave the party.
6. Ekweremadu’s wife returns to Enugu after release from UK prison
Jubilations erupted in Mpu community, Enugu, as Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu returned from a UK prison. She was jailed in 2023 for involvement in an organ trafficking case.
7. Kuwait arrests two Nigerians over armed robbery
Two Nigerians were arrested within 24 hours after robbing an exchange office in Kuwait City. Authorities are investigating their involvement in the armed robbery case.
8. Kebbi police arrest suspects in shooting of two children at wedding
Kebbi police have arrested two suspects, including Muhammad Sani, for the shooting death of a 9-year-old boy and the injury of a 7-year-old during a wedding in Koko/Besse LGA.
9. Nigerian Air Force neutralizes bandits in Niger’s Alawa Forest
The Nigerian Air Force conducted airstrikes in Alawa Forest, Niger State, killing several bandits and dismantling their logistics base in a bid to curb insecurity in the region.
10. Kogi security operatives rescue 16 abducted after crusade
Security forces in Kogi rescued 16 people, including three pastors, who were abducted after a religious crusade in Ofu LGA. The victims were freed following a swift operation.
