Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigerian newspapers, including the reintegration of 5,000 ex-Boko Haram fighters, Atiku’s absence from a key PDP meeting, a tragic mid-air collision, and fresh political tensions in Lagos.
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1. 5,000 ex-Boko Haram fighters reunited with families
The National Counter Terrorism Centre has announced that 5,000 former Boko Haram fighters have been reintegrated into society after completing a deradicalization program. Authorities confirmed that none of them have returned to the battlefield six months after their rehabilitation.
2. Atiku Absent from PDP North East Caucus Meeting
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was absent at the PDP North East Zonal Caucus meeting in Bauchi. Unlike other key party members who sent apologies, Atiku did not provide any reason for his absence, sparking speculation within the party.
3. Zazzau district head dies after collapsing at public event
The Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, collapsed during an event attended by the Emir of Zazzau and later passed away at a hospital in Kaduna. The sudden death has sent shockwaves through the Zazzau emirate council.
4. NLC mobilizes workers for February 4 telecom tariff protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress has intensified preparations for its nationwide protest against the proposed 50% increase in telecom tariffs. The union has directed all state councils and affiliates to ensure full participation in the February 4 demonstration.
5. Naira appreciates to N1,493 per dollar in official market
The Naira gained value against the dollar on Thursday, trading at N1,493 per dollar compared to N1,506 the previous day. The appreciation follows recent measures by the Central Bank of Nigeria to stabilize the foreign exchange market.
6. Court grants Sowore N10m bail with strict conditions
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail set at N10 million. The court ruled that his surety must own landed property worth the same amount, marking a new development in his ongoing legal battle.
7. Passenger plane, military helicopter collide, killing 67
A tragic mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport has resulted in 67 deaths. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the incident, which occurred late Wednesday night.
8. Immigration rescues 21 trafficked children in Yobe
The Nigeria Immigration Service in Yobe State has rescued 21 children from suspected traffickers attempting to transport them to Niger Republic. The traffickers were intercepted at the Geidam Control Post and are now in custody.
9. Court sentences four to death for armed robbery in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced four individuals to death by hanging for conspiracy and armed robbery. The convicted men were found guilty of a series of violent crimes after their trial in Ado Ekiti.
10. Two Lagos lawmakers detained over Speaker’s removal plot
Two Lagos State House of Assembly members, Lanre Afinni and Sylvester Ogunkelu, have been detained by the DSS over an alleged plot to remove Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers are being interrogated over their involvement in the political crisis.
