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 Governor Diri’s warning against a pro-Wike rally, Senate’s push for same-day elections, Lagos traders’ protest over market demolition, and a court ruling on MultiChoice’s price hike case.
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1. Diri warns against pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has cautioned against a planned mega rally by supporters of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, warning it could spark unrest. He reiterated that the state government would not tolerate any activities threatening peace.
2. Senate moves to hold all elections in one day
The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to conduct all elections in a single day. Sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha, the bill also proposes a shorter campaign period to reduce election costs.
3. House reverses decision on governors’ immunity, capital punishment review
The House of Representatives has rescinded its earlier passage of bills seeking to strip vice presidents, governors, and deputies of immunity and to review capital punishment laws. The decision came after further deliberations on the proposed amendments.
4. Hotel manager, three others arrested over guest’s mysterious death in Delta
Police in Delta State have arrested the manager of Century Home Hotel and three others following the mysterious death of a lodger. The hotel owner and his wife were questioned but later released after being found innocent.
5. House proposes age limit for presidential, governorship candidates
A bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for president or governor has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, the bill aims to encourage youth participation in governance.
6. Tinubu to mark 73rd birthday with national prayer at Abuja mosque
President Bola Tinubu will participate in a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday ahead of his 73rd birthday. The event will include prayers for the nation and thanksgiving for his leadership.
7. NCDC confirms 807 meningitis cases, 74 deaths across 22 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 807 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis and 74 deaths across 22 states. The disease’s case fatality rate stands at 9.2%, according to the latest data.
8. Lagos traders protest market demolition at state assembly
Shop owners from Owode Onirin Motor Spare Parts Market stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly, demanding an end to the ongoing demolition of their shops. They accused the government of failing to provide prior relocation notice.
9. Atiku denies receiving election funds from Sanwo-Olu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu funded his 2023 presidential campaign. His media aide, Paul Ibe, described the reports as baseless and misleading.
10. Court to rule on MultiChoice’s case against FCCPC over price hike
A Federal High Court in Abuja has set May 8 for judgment in MultiChoice Nigeria’s lawsuit against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The company seeks to prevent sanctions over its recent DStv and GOtv subscription hikes.
