Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines across Nigeria, including Patience Jonathan’s support for Tinubu, Fubara’s stance on his suspension, and a mass rescue of trafficking victims.
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1. Patience Jonathan backs Tinubu for 2027, rules out husband’s candidacy
Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has announced that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will not contest the 2027 presidential election. Instead, she pledged their support for President Tinubu’s re-election, citing the Tinubus’ backing during Jonathan’s 2011 campaign.
2. Fubara says he’s no longer interested in Government House return
Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed a lack of desire to reclaim office, stating his “spirit” had already left the Government House. He acknowledged public support and stressed loyalty to those who stood by him.
3. PDP to inaugurate new Board of Trustees members in Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party is set to officially inaugurate new members of its Board of Trustees on Monday. The announcement was made via a circular from the party’s publicity director, Chinwe Nnorom.
4. Dangote Refinery dismisses claims of insufficient fuel supply
The Dangote Refinery has debunked recent claims by oil marketers suggesting it lacks the capacity to meet local fuel demand. Officials reaffirmed that the facility can serve both domestic markets and neighboring countries.
5. Bayelsa police arrest 17 over murder of two university graduates
Seventeen suspects have been apprehended by Bayelsa police in connection with the killing of two Niger Delta University graduates. The arrests followed a stop-and-search operation led by the Rapid Response Squad along Amassoma Road.
6. NDLEA intercepts British national with 37.6kg of cannabis at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 22-year-old Briton, Campell Slifer, at Lagos airport for attempting to smuggle 37.6 kilograms of Loud, a strong cannabis strain, hidden in two suitcases.
7. PDP governors, stakeholders meet to strategise ahead of 2027 elections
Governors and key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party convened in Abuja to address internal divisions and defections. The strategic meeting aimed to unify the party and map out plans for the 2027 general elections.
8. Nigerian Army arrests 12 insurgents from Boko Haram splinter group
Troops have captured 12 members of Mahmuda, a Boko Haram breakaway group occupying Kanji Lake National Park. The insurgents were reportedly terrorising border communities in Kwara and Niger States.
9. 78 Nigerian trafficking victims rescued from Cote d’Ivoire arrive in Lagos
Seventy-eight trafficked Nigerians, mostly young women, have been repatriated from Cote d’Ivoire. They arrived in Lagos visibly battered, with the group including minors, babies, and a few men rescued from sex slavery.
10. 23 killed in coordinated attacks across four LGAs in Benue
At least 23 people were killed in violent attacks across Guma, Logo, Ukum, and Kwande LGAs in Benue State. The surge in violence has displaced many residents, with communities gripped by fear over ongoing insecurity.
