Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines, including APC’s expulsion of Rauf Aregbesola, NLC’s planned protest against telecom tariff hikes, Max Air’s suspension, and a deadly attack in Delta State.
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1. APC expels Aregbesola over anti-party activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola over alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who led Osun State for eight years, was accused of forming a faction within the party, The Osun Progressives (TOP), which later became the Omoluabi Caucus.
2. NLC plans nationwide protest against telecom tariff hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest against telecom tariff increases set for Tuesday, February 4. The decision was reached at the NLC’s National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting, with labour leaders opposing rising costs in the sector.
3. NCAA suspends Max Air operations after Kano incident
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Max Air’s operations following an emergency landing in Kano. A Max Air Boeing 737-400 suffered a tyre burst while landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, prompting safety concerns.
4. EFCC raids ex-NHIS boss Usman Yusuf’s Abuja home
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided the Abuja home of former National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Secretary, Prof. Usman Yusuf. The professor was arrested in front of his family amid an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
5. Security forces take over PDP secretariat amid leadership dispute
Security operatives, including soldiers and police officers, have taken control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat following a leadership clash between Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye over the party’s national secretary position.
6. FG secures $1.1bn AfDB loan to power 5 million homes
The Federal Government has secured a $1.1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to expand electricity access to five million people by 2026. President Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the loan was finalized at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania.
7. Naira appreciates to N1,630 per dollar in parallel market
The Naira gained strength on Wednesday, trading at N1,630 per dollar in the parallel market, up from N1,640 the previous day. In the official forex market, the currency also appreciated to N1,507 per dollar.
8. PDP governors set for emergency meeting in Asaba
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have scheduled an emergency meeting in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday. The meeting aims to address internal party challenges and strategize ahead of future elections.
9. Gunmen kill police officer in attack on Katsina LGA chairman’s home
Unknown gunmen attacked the residence of Malumfashi Local Government Chairman Maharazu Dayi in Katsina State, killing a police officer. The slain officer, Corporal Shamsudeen Lawal, was shot and later died at a hospital where he was receiving treatment.
10. Two farmers killed as herders’ settlement burned in Delta
Tension has erupted in Ika North-East, Delta State, after suspected herders killed two farmers in Mbiri community. In retaliation, angry residents set fire to a herdsmen’s settlement in nearby Umunede, escalating fears of further violence.
