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 truck drivers protesting killings by suspected IPOB members, the abduction of FUDMA students in Katsina, NLC’s warning against electricity tariff hikes, and major developments in politics, security, and governance.
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1. Truck drivers protest killings by suspected IPOB members
Truck drivers and owners transporting goods from the North to the South East staged a protest in Jos, Plateau State, decrying the repeated killings of their members by suspected Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) militants. They alleged that several drivers had been killed and their vehicles set ablaze in the attacks.
2. Bandits abduct four FUDMA students in Katsina
Four students of the Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA), were kidnapped by bandits in the early hours of Sunday. The armed assailants, reportedly disguised and wielding AK-47 rifles, stormed the Paris Quarters area of Dutsinma in Katsina State, abducting the students from their residence.
3. Nigerian elections can be bought – Ex-Governor Udenwa
Former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa has expressed concern over the role of money in Nigeria’s electoral process, stating that elections in the country can be won by those with financial power. Speaking on a podcast, he lamented how money has undermined the credibility of elections.
4. Fubara vows to implement Supreme Court ruling in Rivers
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged to implement the Supreme Court’s recent ruling “without reservations.” He assured residents that his administration would carefully review the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment before taking necessary actions.
5. NLC warns FG against electricity tariff hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the federal government against any planned increase in electricity tariffs, threatening mass protests if implemented. The union also vowed to shut down telecom companies that fail to comply with the agreed 35% wage increase.
6. Six killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue
At least six people were killed in a suspected armed herdsmen attack on Tse Ugema Chul, Mbakesa community in Benue State’s Ukum Local Government Area. Several others were injured or declared missing following the attack, which has raised concerns over rising insecurity in the region.
7. Fake soldier arrested for robbery in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Godswill Achili for allegedly impersonating a soldier to rob unsuspecting victims. The police spokesperson confirmed that Achili had been detained, and investigations were ongoing to uncover the full extent of his activities.
8. NDLEA arrests Angolan businessman for cocaine trafficking in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Abuba, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The suspect was caught attempting to smuggle 120 wraps of cocaine, which he ingested, to Istanbul, Turkey.
9. EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Chanchangi Local Government Area of Niger State. Officials recovered two vehicles and 13 mobile phones during the raid, which targeted individuals linked to online fraud schemes.
10. APC suspends Kebbi governor’s aide for bringing snake to Government House
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has suspended Alhaji Kabir Sani-Giant, a special adviser to Governor Nasir Idris, for allegedly bringing a snake to the Government House. The party’s state secretary announced the suspension, citing security concerns over the incident.
