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 PSC’s directive for senior police officers to retire, a tragic accident involving soldiers in Lagos, and political tensions within the PDP
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1. PSC orders immediate retirement of senior police officers
The Police Service Commission has directed all senior officers who have exceeded 35 years in service or are above 60 years of age to retire immediately. According to PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani, the decision aligns with Public Service Rule No. 020908, ensuring compliance with existing regulations.
2. Drunk driver kills soldiers during Lagos route march
Several soldiers lost their lives while others were injured after a suspected drunk driver rammed into them in Lagos’ Shomolu area. The tragic incident happened shortly after the troops departed Myoung Barracks for a routine route march.
3. Matawalle accuses Amaechi of inciting Nigerian youths
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has accused former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, of attempting to stir unrest among Nigerian youths. Matawalle’s reaction follows Amaechi’s speech at a national conference on democracy, where he allegedly made inflammatory remarks.
4. Military hails IPOB terror ruling as morale booster
The Nigerian military has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s ruling reaffirming the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist group. Military authorities say the judgment will strengthen their efforts to eliminate IPOB’s activities nationwide.
5. Tinubu appoints Abba Aliyu as Rural Electrification Agency boss
President Bola Tinubu has named Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the new Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointment, announced by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, is expected to enhance the agency’s electrification projects.
6. Governor Buni elected chairman of Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has been elected as the chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum. He will lead the regional body for two years, following his selection at the forum’s 5th meeting.
7. Ned Nwoko dumps PDP over deep divisions
Senator Ned Nwoko has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal party conflicts. In a letter dated January 30, he informed Aniocha North LGA’s chairman of his decision to exit the party.
8. PDP governors back court ruling on national secretary dispute
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party have endorsed a Court of Appeal ruling affirming S.K.E. Udeh-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary. In a meeting in Asaba, they urged the PDP leadership to implement the court’s decision.
9. Gunshots as Wike, Fubara supporters clash in Rivers
Supporters of Rivers Governor Siminialayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike clashed violently at the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt. The confrontation, which escalated into gunfire, deepens the party’s crisis in the state.
10. Police arrest Bauchi syndicate targeting bank customers
Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended members of a gang known for robbing bank customers. The criminals reportedly used master keys to break into victims’ vehicles and steal valuables.
