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 fresh military crackdowns on oil theft in the Niger Delta, David Mark’s call for a new security approach, and Tunde Onakoya’s record-breaking chess feat in New York.
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1. David Mark urges FG to review insecurity strategy
Former Senate President David Mark has called on the Nigerian government to rethink its approach to tackling insecurity. In an Easter message delivered through his media aide in Kano, Mark expressed concern over the country’s persistent security issues and stressed the need for a new direction to ensure lasting peace.
2. Army dismantles 16 illegal refineries, arrests 23 in Niger Delta
Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have intensified operations in the Niger Delta, leading to the shutdown of 16 illegal refineries and the arrest of 23 suspects involved in oil theft and related crimes. The military also recovered weapons and large quantities of stolen crude oil and refined products during the operation.
3. North is suffering under Tinubu – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to President Tinubu, has claimed in a viral video that the Northern region is facing neglect under the current administration. He emphasized that no one can become Nigeria’s president without the support of the North.
4. Etsako West restricts okada movement to tackle insecurity
Etsako West LGA in Edo State has banned the movement of motorcycles from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in a bid to curb crime. The council’s acting chairman said the decision is aimed at strengthening the area’s security and reducing night-time criminal activities.
5. APC chieftain alleges political motives behind Benue, Plateau violence
APC stalwart Jonathan Vatsa has alleged that the rising violence in Benue and Plateau states is politically motivated. He claimed the attacks are part of a plot to undermine President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, likening it to similar tactics used against former President Jonathan.
6. Tunde Bakare tells Tinubu to stop ‘playing God’
Pastor Tunde Bakare has advised President Tinubu to adopt humility in governance. During a Sunday sermon in Lagos, Bakare criticized the president’s approach to leadership and warned against arrogance, urging him to focus on the nation’s needs.
7. NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in religious books bound for Saudi Arabia
The NDLEA has uncovered a shipment of cocaine concealed in religious books intended for Saudi Arabia. The agency revealed the interception through its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, noting it as part of intensified efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking.
8. Activist lawyer claims FG is sidelining VP Shettima
Constitutional lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has accused President Tinubu’s administration of systematically marginalizing Vice President Shettima. He also criticized PDP governors for prematurely endorsing Tinubu’s re-election bid while the VP remains largely absent from national discourse.
9. Tunde Onakoya breaks Guinness record for chess marathon in New York
Nigerian chess prodigy Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, crossing the 62-hour mark in Times Square. He and his partner, Shawn Martinez, continue playing toward a 70-hour goal to raise global awareness for education in slums.
10. Seven kidnapped on Abuja-Kwara road, kids released
Gunmen abducted seven travelers on their way to Kwara State from Abuja, along the Obbo-Ayegunle route. While the attackers released three children, the whereabouts of the adult victims remain unknown, with families calling for urgent rescue efforts.
