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 the House of Reps advancing tax reform, NLC’s telecom boycott, a police officer’s alleged assault in Lagos, and a major military crackdown on terrorists in Zamfara and Sokoto.
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1. House of Reps advances tax reform bill after intense debate
The House of Representatives has passed the tax reform bill for a second reading, consolidating four proposed laws into one. Lawmakers engaged in extensive debates before advancing the bill, which was originally submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
2. Lagos policeman remanded for allegedly raping teenager
A Lagos police officer, Owolabi Akinlolu, has been remanded in custody for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl. The officer reportedly lured the victim under the pretense of recovering her stolen phone before assaulting her at the station.
3. NDLEA: Over 14 million Nigerians addicted to harmful drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed that at least 14 million Nigerians suffer from drug addiction. The Ondo State Command made the disclosure during a drug awareness program, stressing the urgent need for intervention.
4. PDP confirms Udeh Okoye as national secretary
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially recognized Udeh Okoye as its National Secretary. The party’s National Working Committee affirmed the decision based on legal judgments supporting Okoye’s appointment.
5. NLC to begin telecom service boycott over tariff hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigerians to boycott telecom services from February 13 in protest of a 50% tariff increase. The boycott will take place daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the end of the month.
6. Naira weakens to N1,570 per dollar in parallel market
The Naira depreciated to N1,570 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,560 the previous day. However, the currency appreciated to N1,513 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
7. Amotekun rescues 16 women, girls from forced prostitution
The Ogun Amotekun Corps has rescued 16 women and girls allegedly trafficked into prostitution. The operation, carried out after an intelligence tip-off, also led to the arrest of a suspected trafficker.
8. APC launches digital membership registration ahead of 2027 elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hired Tunmef Global Limited to conduct a nationwide digital membership registration exercise. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive database of party members before the 2027 elections.
9. Troops eliminate top terrorist commanders in Zamfara, Sokoto
Nigerian troops have neutralized several notorious terrorist leaders in Zamfara and Sokoto states. The military operation, carried out under Operation Fansan Yamma, dismantled multiple hideouts, dealing a major blow to insurgent activities.
10. Customs destroy N100bn worth of illegal pharmaceutical imports
The Nigerian Customs Service, in collaboration with the National Security Adviser’s office, has destroyed 60 containers of substandard and illegally imported pharmaceuticals worth over N100 billion. The destruction took place at a waste management site in Rivers State.
