Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines from Nigerian newspapers, including Tinubu’s visit to Pope Leo XIV in Rome, a deadly building collapse in Lagos, and massive drug seizures by NDLEA.
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1. Tinubu attends Pope Leo XIV’s installation in Rome
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was present at the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Sunday. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, shared images of the president shaking hands with the newly installed pope, marking a diplomatic moment during the Vatican event.
2. One dead, three injured in Lagos building collapse
A two-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday in the Idi Araba area of Mushin, Lagos. Emergency responders recovered one body from the debris, while three injured persons were rescued and rushed to the hospital for treatment.
3. Seven dead, 16 injured in Niger road crash
A fatal road accident involving an articulated vehicle claimed seven lives and left 16 others injured along the Agaie-Badegi Road in Niger State. The state emergency agency blamed the crash on poor road conditions along the Lambata-Bida axis.
4. NDLEA seizes N3.2bn worth of opioids at Apapa, Port Harcourt ports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted opioid consignments valued at over N3.2 billion in separate operations at the Apapa and Port Harcourt ports. The seizures, made during a joint security inspection, mark a major blow to drug trafficking networks.
5. Deposed Edo priest, five others arrested for alleged kidnapping
Police in Edo State have arrested the former Ohen of Okhuoromi, Ovbokhan Igbinvia, along with five others for suspected involvement in kidnapping. Recovered items include firearms, ammunition, and a suspected human skull, according to police reports.
6. Missing UTME candidates found in Imo State
Fifteen students declared missing while traveling from Anambra to write their UTME exams in Imo State have been located and safely reunited with their families, the Imo State Police Command confirmed on Sunday.
7. Senate laments N200bn monthly debt to power firms
The Senate Committee on Power has raised alarm over the worsening liquidity crisis in Nigeria’s electricity sector, revealing that the federal government now owes power-generating companies around N200 billion monthly due to persistent tariff shortfalls.
8. Pastor arrested over death of four siblings in Enugu
A pastor affiliated with a white garment church has been arrested in Enugu over the mysterious deaths of four siblings in Igbo Eze South LGA. The local government chairman confirmed the arrest but withheld the pastor’s identity pending investigation.
9. Kwara cautions boat operators after Niger river tragedy
Following a boat accident that killed 37 traders on the Gbajibo River, the Kwara State Government has called on boat operators to comply with safety guidelines. Officials clarified that the tragedy occurred within Niger State’s territory.
10. Ilajo family celebrates Supreme Court ruling on Obaro stool
The Ilajo Royal Family of Kabba has expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s decision affirming their eligibility to contest for the prestigious Obaro kingship. The family described the verdict as a long-overdue validation of their royal lineage.
