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 Senate’s confirmation of Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman, the demolition of illegal buildings in Abuja, deadly bandit attacks in Zamfara, and key political defections and security developments nationwide.
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1. Senate confirms Joash Amupitan as new INEC chairman
The Senate has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation followed a thorough screening by lawmakers during Thursday’s plenary session, marking a key step in strengthening the nation’s electoral leadership.
2. NMA declares Nnamdi Kanu’s illness not life-threatening
The Nigerian Medical Association has concluded that IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s health condition is not critical. This followed a court-ordered independent medical evaluation by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to clarify conflicting medical claims from both prosecution and defence teams.
3. FCTA demolishes 11 illegal duplexes in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has demolished 11 duplexes built in violation of city planning laws. The affected properties, located in Dutse District, were found under power lines and across drainage channels, prompting the government’s warning that erring developers will face sanctions.
4. Bandits ambush security operatives, kill eight in Zamfara
Eight security personnel lost their lives in an ambush by bandits along the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara State. The attack occurred as officers responded to a distress call in Tsafe Local Government Area, highlighting the persistent security challenges in the region.
5. Education ministry debunks claim scrapping JAMB for admissions
The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports alleging the removal of JAMB from tertiary admissions. Minister Maruf Tunji Alausa clarified in a statement that the false reports did not originate from the ministry, reaffirming JAMB’s continued role in the admission process.
6. Joint Task Force destroys bandits’ camp, arrests suspects in Kogi
A coordinated security operation in Kabba-Bunu, Kogi State, has led to the arrest of two wounded bandits and their medical aides. According to State Security Adviser Jerry Omodara, the joint task force also destroyed the criminals’ camp, intensifying the state’s crackdown on terrorism.
7. Man arrested for setting ex-lover ablaze in Ibadan
Police in Oyo State have arrested Lawal Faruq for allegedly setting his former lover on fire at a military barracks in Ibadan. The suspect, who claimed they took an oath never to part ways, was apprehended after the shocking incident sparked outrage online.
8. Court convicts 59 foreigners for cybercrime in Abuja
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted 59 foreign nationals from China and Malaysia over their role in a cybercrime syndicate. Their conviction followed a police raid in the Jahi area that led to the arrest of 130 suspects linked to large-scale online fraud.
9. Three feared dead as container crushes tricycles in Onitsha
At least three people were killed when a container truck overturned at Mgbaemene Bus Stop, near Upper Iweka, Onitsha. The crash, which trapped several victims, triggered protests from residents over the poor state of the road blamed for repeated accidents.
10. Bayelsa senator defects from PDP to APC
Senator Friday Konbowei of Bayelsa Central has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. His defection, announced in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, further strengthens the ruling party’s influence in the National Assembly.
