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 President Tinubu’s participation in an energy summit in Tanzania, a deadly explosion at a Niger mining site, rising tensions in the Lagos Assembly, and a shocking discovery of graves in an Anambra hotel.
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1. Tinubu arrives in Tanzania for energy summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu landed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday night to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The summit, set to commence on January 27, focuses on Africa’s energy transformation. Tinubu was warmly received by Tanzania’s Minister of State, Hon. Ali Suleiman Ameir.
2. Niger mining site explosion claims four lives
A tragic explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Niger State, has left four dead and several injured. The incident occurred on Sunday morning as miners resumed operations, raising safety concerns in the area.
3. Boko Haram ambush kills soldiers, civilian JTF members
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked troops and civilian JTF members at the Yobe-Borno border on Saturday. The ambush occurred after security forces reclaimed an insurgent camp in the Mai-Saleh area, resulting in significant casualties.
4. Lagos Assembly tightens security amid Speaker controversy
Heightened security measures have been implemented at the Lagos State House of Assembly as lawmakers convene. Speculations of a potential showdown arose following former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa’s claim that he remains the Speaker.
5. Obanikoro’s son faces February arraignment for alleged fraud
Gbolahan Obanikoro, son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four others are set for arraignment on February 27, 2025, over an alleged N1.35 billion fraud. The Federal High Court in Lagos will hear the case against Obanikoro and his co-defendants.
6. Aregbesola’s political group exits APC
The Omoluabi Progressives, led by ex-Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola, has announced its departure from the All Progressives Congress. The group cited a consensus decision among its stakeholders to quit the party.
7. Anambra hotel demolished over graves, shrines discovery
Authorities uncovered over 30 graves and shrines at a hotel in Oba, Anambra State. The La Cruise Hotel, located along Onitsha-Owerri Road, was demolished on Saturday following the state’s newly unveiled security outfit’s findings.
8. NDLEA intercepts cannabis concealed in duvet at Lagos airport
The NDLEA seized six parcels of Loud cannabis, weighing 3.5 kg, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport. The synthetic substance was hidden in a duvet intended for export to the UK, according to spokesperson Femi Babafemi.
9. Ondo court remands trio for child kidnapping and trafficking
Three suspects were remanded by an Ondo court for allegedly kidnapping and trafficking 14 children across Ondo and Osun states. The accused face charges for abducting four babies and 10 minors.
10. SERAP sues Tinubu over telecom tariff hike
SERAP has filed a lawsuit against President Tinubu over a recent 50% telecom tariff hike approved by the NCC. The group argues that the increase is arbitrary and unconstitutional, calling for its reversal.
