Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines across Nigeria, including NIMC’s discovery of 6,000 Niger nationals with Nigerian NIN, fresh developments in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, a manhunt for a fugitive truck driver in Ogun, and a major NAFDAC operation against fake drugs.
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1. NIMC identifies 6,000 Nigeriens with Nigerian NIN
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has uncovered over 6,000 Niger nationals registered in its database with Nigerian National Identification Numbers (NIN). This revelation comes as President Bola Tinubu directs an inter-ministerial committee to enhance the National Social Register for social investment programs.
2. Court orders Nnamdi Kanu to appear for hearing on February 10
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been ordered to appear before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on February 10, 2025. A hearing notice dated January 22, 2025, was sent to Kanu’s legal team, confirming the court session.
3. Nine arrested over Anambra lawmaker’s murder
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended nine suspects linked to the killing of Justice Azuka, a lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, while returning home for Christmas, and his body was later discovered near the 2nd Niger Bridge.
4. Ogun police hunt truck driver after fatal crash
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a truck driver who fled after crushing three automobile technicians to death in the Kemta area of Abeokuta. Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect.
5. House of Reps receives 30 state creation proposals
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that 30 proposals for state creation have been submitted. He noted that the requests stem from the desire of marginalized communities to access better governance and democratic benefits.
6. Education ministry denies immediate shift to 12-year basic education
The Ministry of Education has clarified that Minister Tunji Alausa only proposed a 12-year basic education system, dismissing reports that an immediate policy change had been implemented.
7. ICPC arrests ex-Naval Chief, NSCDC deputy commandant over N3bn fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin (rtd.), and a Deputy Commandant of the NSCDC, Adam Yusuf, over allegations of diverting more than N3 billion in public funds.
8. Kidnappers demand N250m ransom for ex-NYSC DG
Abductors of former NYSC Director-General, retired General Maharazu Tsiga, have demanded a ransom of N250 million for his release. A family source confirmed that the kidnappers had made contact and stated their demands.
9. Terrorists attack Kebbi village, kill one, injure six
Suspected terrorists raided Gulma community in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing one person and injuring six others. The attack occurred late Thursday night while residents were asleep, according to the local government chairman, Aliyu Sani Gulma.
10. NAFDAC destroys N4.7bn worth of fake and expired drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed substandard, expired, and counterfeit drugs worth N4.7 billion in Rivers State. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Christiana Adeyeye, led the destruction exercise at a dump site in Port Harcourt.
