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 Tinubu’s renewed call for patience on economic reforms, Nigeria’s airstrike against terrorists in Borno, and rising concerns over a US remittance tax.
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1. Tinubu urges patience, says economic reform gains underway
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians for continued patience with his administration’s reforms, assuring that the hardest days are over. In his Eid-el-Kabir message, he acknowledged the challenges so far but said positive changes are already emerging from the tough decisions taken.
2. Ribadu calls for unity to curb arms and defeat terrorism
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has emphasized that defeating terrorism in Nigeria requires unified national efforts and strong arms control. Speaking at an event in Abuja, he highlighted the government’s destruction of illegal weapons as part of a broader move to tackle insecurity.
3. US remittance tax bill may hit Nigeria’s forex inflows
Nigeria’s foreign exchange income from diaspora remittances could decline following a US bill proposing a 3.5% tax on money transfers by non-citizens to other countries. The bill, pushed by former President Donald Trump, was recently passed by the US House of Representatives.
4. NAF airstrike eliminates insurgents, destroys gun trucks in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force, under Operation Hadin Kai, has neutralized terrorists and destroyed gun trucks in Buratai, Borno State. According to the NAF, the operation was based on credible intelligence and dealt a significant blow to the insurgents’ logistics.
5. Wike dismisses existence of cabal in Tinubu’s government
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has denied the existence of any cabal influencing President Tinubu’s decisions. During a lecture at OAU in Osun State, he said the president is fully in charge and that the notion of external control is unfounded.
6. Niger community rejects pardon for convicted killers of farmers
Residents of Gaba Community in Niger State have opposed the recent state pardon granted to 11 convicts sentenced to death for killing seven farmers. The community warned that the decision could lead to renewed violence and undermine justice.
7. Police refute mass abduction report on Abuja-Kaduna highway
The Kaduna State Police Command has debunked reports of a mass kidnapping along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. The command’s spokesperson described the claim of 150–200 victims as false and misleading, urging the public to disregard it.
8. CAN urges political leaders to emulate Eid sacrifice for national peace
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the North has called on political leaders to make sacrifices for the country’s progress. In a Sallah message, CAN’s northern chairman, Rev. John Hayab, said true leadership requires commitment to national unity and security.
9. WTO praises Adesina as a pride to Africa
The World Trade Organisation has commended Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, outgoing AfDB President, for his contributions to Africa’s development. WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala described Adesina as a beacon of excellence and a source of pride for Nigeria and the continent.
10. Super Eagles to face Russia in landmark friendly clash
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to take on Russia in their first-ever senior international match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. The game, scheduled for Friday, serves as a preparatory fixture for both teams ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
