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 INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan’s vow to protect electoral integrity, EFCC’s recovery of N566bn to boost economic reforms, troops killing over 50 terrorists in the Northeast, and a fire that destroyed over 500 stalls at Kano’s Shuwaki Market.
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1. New INEC chairman Amupitan vows to protect electoral integrity
Professor Joash Amupitan formally assumed office as INEC Chairman on Thursday, pledging that the credibility of Nigeria’s elections will not be compromised. His appointment followed a swearing-in ceremony by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.
2. PDP to screen convention aspirants on October 28
The Peoples Democratic Party announced that all aspirants for positions in its upcoming National Convention will be screened on October 28 at Legacy House, Abuja. The announcement was made by the Convention Organising Committee Chairman, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
3. FG sacks 8 immigration officers, retires 5 over misconduct
The Federal Government has dismissed eight Nigeria Immigration Service officers, compulsorily retired five others, and demoted eight for misconduct. Two junior staff were also dismissed over criminal offenses, including kidnapping and illegal possession of firearms.
4. Troops kill over 50 terrorists, repel attacks in Borno, Yobe
The Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai reported neutralizing more than 50 insurgents during coordinated attacks on multiple military locations in Borno and Yobe States. The attacks, which occurred overnight, were successfully repelled by the troops.
5. Fire destroys over 500 stalls at Kano’s Shuwaki Market
A massive fire outbreak on Wednesday razed more than 500 stalls at Shuwaki Market in Gari LGA, Kano State. The State Fire Service confirmed that the blaze, which started around 3:25 p.m., caused extensive property damage.
6. EFCC recovers N566bn, contributes to Tinubu’s reforms — Olukoyede
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede disclosed that the agency has recovered over N566 billion, reinforcing its key role in advancing President Bola Tinubu’s economic and anti-corruption agenda through asset recovery and institutional reforms.
7. Reps move to strengthen EFCC’s independence
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the EFCC Act, 2004, to grant the commission greater institutional autonomy. The proposal was sponsored by Plateau lawmaker Yusuf Gagdi.
8. Young woman found dead with stab wounds near Adamawa university
Residents of Mubi, Adamawa State, discovered the body of an unidentified young woman behind a university fence with multiple stab injuries. The police have since launched an investigation into the suspected murder.
9. Niger government holds mass burial for 39 tanker explosion victims
The Niger State Government on Thursday organized a mass burial for victims of the recent tanker explosion in Essan community, which claimed 39 lives. Authorities also donated N10 million worth of medical supplies to support hospitals treating the injured.
10. Cultists shoot shawarma vendor dead in Lagos
A food vendor was shot dead by suspected cultists at his shop in the Mowo area along the Badagry Expressway, Lagos. The attack, which occurred Wednesday night, has sparked tension in the area as police begin investigations.
