Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated with key stories across Nigeria from President Tinubu’s renaming of UNIMAID in honour of Buhari, to arrests in a chilling student murder case in Ondo, and a major wildlife trafficking bust in Kano.
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1. Tinubu renames UNIMAID after Buhari
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri in honour of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made during a special Federal Executive Council session held to pay tribute to Buhari’s legacy.
2. Ijebu-Ode ruling house signals readiness to produce next Awujale
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode has formally indicated its intent to fill the vacant throne of the Awujale. This follows traditional rites, including the sounding of the Gbedu drums, after the passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.
3. Buhari’s words shaped my leadership — Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has credited his leadership style to advice from late President Buhari, who urged him to serve with humility after his election to lead the 10th Assembly.
4. ADC demands audit over $18bn refinery rehabilitation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a full audit of Nigeria’s refineries after reports emerged that about $18 billion was spent on repairs without tangible results. The party also expressed concern over speculations of potential sales.
5. Troops reject N13.7m bribe from terrorists in Plateau
The Defence Headquarters revealed that troops of Operation Safe Haven turned down a N13.7 million bribe from terrorists during an operation along the Jos-Sanga Road. The military reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and integrity.
6. Customs intercepts pangolin scales in Kano, arrests suspect
The Nigeria Customs Service in Kano/Jigawa Area Command has arrested a suspect involved in trafficking pangolin scales worth millions of naira. Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar confirmed the seizure and vowed to intensify efforts against wildlife crimes.
7. Ondo police arrest landlord, two others over student murders
Police in Ondo State have arrested a landlord and two accomplices for the abduction and murder of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University. The landlord reportedly confessed to masterminding the attack on his tenant and another victim.
8. VC defends university in land dispute with FCT Minister
Prof. Lar Patricia Manko, acting VC of Yakubu Gowon University, has denied allegations of land encroachment by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. She stated that the disputed 11,000 hectares were allocated to the university as a federal legacy.
9. Plateau governor laments failure to arrest village attackers
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has decried the inability to arrest those behind a deadly attack in Riyom LGA, Plateau State, despite the presence of security forces nearby. He acknowledged military efforts but insisted the killers must be held accountable.
10. PDP still standing strong despite Atiku’s exit — Bode George
PDP chieftain Bode George has downplayed the impact of recent defections from the party, including that of Atiku Abubakar. He likened the party to an Iroko tree, capable of withstanding storms despite losing a few branches.
