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 the Federal Government’s scrapping of telecom tax, Dangote Refinery’s petrol supply rollout, EFCC’s grilling of Mele Kyari, Jonathan and Obi’s political meeting.
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1. FG scraps 5 percent telecom tax on calls and data
The Federal Government has revoked the 5 percent excise duty earlier imposed on voice and data services. The National Orientation Agency confirmed the cancellation in a statement issued on Thursday.
2. Criminals now ahead of security agencies – IGP
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has admitted that criminals in Nigeria are better equipped than security agencies. He said they are well-funded, globally connected, and use advanced technology to carry out attacks.
3. Jonathan and Obi meet amid 2027 opposition talks
Former President Goodluck Jonathan met with Labour Party’s Peter Obi in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting comes as opposition groups weigh possible alliances ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
4. Court jails Ansaru leader 15 years for illegal mining
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Mahmud Muhammed Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, to 15 years in prison for illegal mining. He was recently arrested by the DSS in connection with Ansaru activities.
5. EFCC quizzes Mele Kyari, grants bail after interrogation
Former NNPC Limited GMD, Mele Kyari, was on Thursday granted bail after being questioned by the EFCC. He faced allegations of conspiracy, money laundering, and abuse of office.
6. Dangote Refinery to start petrol supply September 15
Dangote Refinery has announced it will begin free nationwide petrol distribution on September 15. The company also fixed pump prices at N841 per litre in Lagos and the South West, and N851 in Abuja and selected states.
7. Police arrest student for abandoning newborn in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a final-year NCE student for allegedly dumping her newborn baby girl in a bush in Akwanga. Police confirmed she is now in custody.
8. Only 14 groups meet INEC’s requirements for party registration
INEC has revealed that only 14 out of 171 associations seeking registration as political parties met the necessary requirements. The update was shared after its regular meeting in Abuja.
9. FG denies receiving notice of US deportations to Ghana
The Federal Government says it has not been officially informed about claims that Nigerians deported from the US were redirected to Ghana. Officials clarified the matter on Thursday.
10. APC shifts campaign council inauguration in Anambra
The APC has postponed the inauguration of its National Campaign Council for the Anambra governorship election. The party’s spokesman, Felix Morka, said a new date will be announced later.
