Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top stories across Nigerian newspapers, including a major court verdict affirming Governor Aiyedatiwa’s election, the promotion of senior FRSC officers, and Dino Melaye’s resignation from PDP.
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1. Appeal Court upholds Aiyedatiwa’s victory in Ondo governorship election
The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the rightful winner of the November 16, 2024 governorship election. A three-member panel led by Justice Yargata Nimpar delivered a unanimous verdict in his favour, solidifying his mandate.
2. FG approves promotion of 100 senior FRSC officers
The Federal Government has sanctioned the elevation of 100 senior officers in the Federal Road Safety Corps, including 51 Corps Commanders and 49 Deputy Corps Commanders. The announcement was made by the FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Thursday.
3. FG approves N213.7bn electrification projects for schools, rural areas
The Federal Executive Council has greenlit two major power projects worth N213.7 billion aimed at improving electricity access in universities, teaching hospitals, and rural communities. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the announcement after FEC’s 7th meeting in Abuja.
4. Dino Melaye quits PDP over poor leadership, governance
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing its failure to deliver credible leadership and governance. He announced his departure in a letter addressed to the PDP chairman in his local ward in Kogi State.
5. Woman dies in tricycle in Aba, police confirm identity
Police have confirmed the death of 51-year-old Mrs Emmanuel Love Onuora, who passed away while riding in a commercial tricycle in Aba, Abia State. Her identity became known after her photo surfaced on Facebook, with many recognising her as a local school teacher.
6. Five dead, others injured in separate Lagos crashes
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed that five people lost their lives in two separate crashes along the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Thursday. Five additional passengers sustained injuries and were taken for medical attention.
7. 10,000 PDP members defect to APC in Ondo Federal Constituency
At least 10,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party from the Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency have joined the All Progressives Congress. This comes after the area’s House of Representatives member, Festus Akingbaso, also defected to the APC.
8. APC chieftain says new ADC coalition poses no threat to Tinubu
Nicolas Felix, a former APC presidential aspirant, has dismissed the opposition coalition formed under the African Democratic Congress as inconsequential. During a fuel distribution event in Suleja, he stated that President Tinubu would win re-election with at least 15 million votes.
9. Peter Obi can defeat any northern candidate if he returns to PDP – Jerry Gana
Former Minister of Information and PDP founding member, Prof. Jerry Gana, has said that Peter Obi would outperform any northern contender in 2027 if he returns to the PDP. He made the claim during a TV interview amid rumours of Obi rejoining the party.
10. Army kills terrorists, arrests 15, recovers weapons in fresh ops
The Nigerian Army says its troops have neutralised several terrorists, arrested 15 suspects, and seized weapons and military gear during nationwide operations. Sources at Army Headquarters confirmed that the offensive against insurgents remains vigorous and ongoing.
