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 Babangida’s reflection on the June 12 annulment, Senate tensions over seating arrangements, Portable’s court bail, and the US response to Boko Haram funding allegations.
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1. Babangida regrets June 12 annulment, calls it an ‘accident of history’
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, has expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, acknowledging that MKO Abiola won. He described the annulment as an “accident of history.”
2. AGF warns Osun government against planned local government election
Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has cautioned the Osun State Government against holding Saturday’s local government election, stating that the poll results would be invalid since elected officials’ tenures expire in October.
3. Akpabio calls security as Senate session turns rowdy over seating dispute
Senate President Godswill Akpabio called for security intervention after a heated argument erupted in the Senate over seating arrangements. Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, refused to sit in her allocated seat, citing Senate rules.
4. Convicted kidnapper Evans says he now teaches economics in prison
Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, told a Lagos court that he is now a teacher at the Kirikiri correctional center after obtaining a diploma in economics.
5. Court orders remand of 14 Philippine nationals over crypto fraud in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of 14 Philippine nationals over alleged cryptocurrency fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
6. Court grants Portable bail after police declared him wanted
A Magistrates Court in Ogun State has granted bail to singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, after he was arraigned on charges of assault and obstruction of government officials. He had surrendered to the police after being declared wanted.
7. Naira strengthens to 1,494/$ at official market, 1,510/$ at parallel market
The naira appreciated to 1,494.03/$ at the official market and 1,510.00/$ at the parallel market on Thursday, narrowing the exchange rate gap to 15.5/$, according to FMDQ Securities Exchange.
8. Student killed as classroom wall collapses in Yobe school
A female student lost her life, and five others were injured after a classroom wall collapsed at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Potiskum, Yobe State. The incident occurred while students were in class.
9. Afenifere Youth Council president abducted in Abuja
Eniola Ojajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, was abducted by unknown gunmen in Abuja. The group’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed that the incident occurred on Monday.
10. US denies funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group in Nigeria
The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has stated that there is no evidence linking the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group in Nigeria.
