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 clarification on US visas, deadly airstrikes on terrorists in Zamfara, and Supreme Court’s ruling on Edo’s governorship.
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1. Tinubu denies halting five-year US visa issuance
President Bola Tinubu has clarified that his administration has not suspended the issuance of five-year multiple-entry visas for US citizens. In a statement by his media aide Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the policy remains in place in line with bilateral agreements and diplomatic reciprocity.
2. Nigerian Air Force strikes kill terrorists in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed the killing of dozens of terrorists in Maru LGA of Zamfara State. The operation, conducted on July 9, targeted a convoy of nearly 150 motorcycles carrying armed militants, following credible intelligence.
3. Supreme Court affirms APC’s victory in Edo guber poll
The Supreme Court has upheld the election of APC’s Senator Monday Okpebholo as the governor of Edo State. The apex court ruled that the PDP and its candidate Asue Ighodalo failed to provide convincing evidence to challenge the outcome.
4. Aregbesola says ADC will unseat Tinubu in 2027
Interim National Secretary of ADC and former minister Rauf Aregbesola has vowed the party will defeat APC and President Tinubu in the 2027 polls. He urged party members to unite and prioritize the party’s electoral goals over personal ambition.
5. Buhari needed Tinubu’s help to get APC ticket – Presidency
Presidential media aide Temitope Ajayi has asserted that Muhammadu Buhari could not have secured the APC’s 2015 presidential ticket without Bola Tinubu’s support. He criticized former SGF Boss Mustapha’s remarks suggesting otherwise.
6. Customs seizes 10,603 male donkey genitals
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a large consignment of donkey genitals along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway. The items, totaling 10,603 pieces, were seized during a routine check, according to a statement by the service.
7. NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall across states
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall in various parts of the country from Friday to Sunday. The northern region is expected to experience cloudy skies and intermittent storms.
8. Politicians now hiding stolen funds in crypto – EFCC
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has raised concerns about corrupt politicians using cryptocurrency to conceal looted funds. Speaking at an AU anti-corruption event, he said virtual assets have become a key tool for financial crimes.
9. Dangote casts doubt on government refineries’ revival
Aliko Dangote has expressed skepticism about the viability of Nigeria’s state-run refineries. Speaking critically, he questioned the $18 billion spent on the refineries, suggesting they may never resume functional operations.
10. Senate urges end to public subsidy for DisCos
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to stop funding private electricity distribution companies with public money. The recommendation was made during Thursday’s plenary by Senator Yunus Akintunde, citing poor service delivery.
