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 NYSC’s N77,000 allowance confirmation, Tinubu’s emergency rule approval in Rivers, and panic buying over Dangote Refinery’s naira sales suspension.
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1. NYSC DG confirms N77,000 allowance payment by month-end
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has announced that corps members will start receiving a N77,000 allowance by the end of the month. He assured that both the NYSC and the Federal Government remain committed to their welfare.
2. Nnamdi Kanu’s trial to start afresh before new judge
The treason trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will begin afresh today before Justice James Omotosho. The case was reassigned, leading to a fresh start in legal proceedings.
3. Senate, House approve Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The decision was confirmed during plenary sessions in both chambers.
4. Fubara refutes Tinubu’s claims over Rivers emergency rule
Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has rejected claims by President Tinubu that he failed to curb threats from militants targeting oil installations. In a statement, Fubara insisted that he had taken steps to maintain peace.
5. Panic buying as Dangote Refinery halts naira fuel sales
Fuel scarcity fears have gripped Nigerians following Dangote Refinery’s announcement to suspend the sale of petroleum products in naira. The move has sparked panic buying at filling stations, despite assurances that prices remain unchanged.
6. Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai form opposition alliance for 2027
Former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, alongside ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have formed a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The alliance aims to strengthen opposition efforts.
7. Peter Obi urges Nigerians to pray for leaders
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to pray for the country and its leaders. He made the appeal at a Service of Songs in Lagos for late former Customs Deputy Comptroller General, Okuji Awa.
8. NAFDAC warns of fake Oxycontin found in Switzerland
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert on falsified Oxycontin 80mg (oxycodone hydrochloride) discovered in an unregulated market in Switzerland. The agency warned against its use.
9. No casualties in fresh Abuja-Keffi expressway accident
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has confirmed another accident under Karu Bridge on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Officials reported no casualties but warned motorists to exercise caution.
10. NAFDAC seizes fake rice, arrests salesgirl in Rivers
NAFDAC has confiscated over 120 bags of fake rice from several shops in Rivers State and arrested a salesgirl. The agency, in collaboration with Big Bull producers, carried out raids in major markets in Port Harcourt.
