Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines across Nigeria, including fresh outrage over new foreign loans, deadly flooding in Adamawa, abduction of law students, and rising malaria deaths.
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1. ADC slams Tinubu over fresh $21bn loan approval
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Tinubu-led administration for what it calls “fiscal vandalism” after the National Assembly approved another $21 billion in foreign loans. The party warns that Nigeria’s total public debt could exceed N200 trillion by year-end, with no visible development to match the mounting liabilities.
2. Flood claims lives, destroys homes in Adamawa
Severe flooding in Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State has led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties. Residents were caught off guard as relentless rainfall, which began early Sunday morning, swept through multiple communities.
3. Gunmen abduct six Nigerian Law School students en route to Yola
Six students of the Nigerian Law School have been kidnapped by suspected gunmen while traveling from Onitsha to Yola. The abduction happened late Saturday, July 26, as the students headed to resume studies at the Yola campus.
4. Police arrest officers filmed assaulting civilian in Delta
Six officers from the Delta State Police Command have been arrested following a viral video showing them assaulting a civilian. Spokesman Edafe Bright confirmed the arrest, saying the conduct was unprofessional and under investigation.
5. Malaria kills 9 Nigerians every hour – Society for Family Health
The Society for Family Health (SFH) has raised alarm over the malaria burden in Nigeria, revealing that nine Nigerians die every hour due to the disease. The organisation also noted that about 97 percent of the population remains vulnerable to malaria.
6. Reps propose single-day voting for all 2027 elections
The House of Representatives is proposing a new electoral model that will see all five elections—presidential, governorship, senatorial, House of Reps, and state assembly—held on the same day in 2027. If passed, the reform would require an amendment to the Electoral Act.
7. Tinubu will win 2027 election, says Fayose
Former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose has said President Bola Tinubu is likely to win re-election in 2027, despite opposition efforts. Fayose cited Tinubu’s political structure and strategic understanding as key advantages over his rivals.
8. Dangote Refinery under fire for snubbing Nigerian shipowners
The African Shipowners Association has criticized Dangote Refinery for choosing Angola-based vessels over local shipping firms to transport crude and refined products. The association said Nigerian operators were sidelined due to lack of cargo-capable vessels.
9. Police kill suspected armed robber during patrol in Akwa Ibom
Police operatives in Akwa Ibom have gunned down a suspected armed robber during a night patrol in Mbiokporo. The state police command confirmed the suspect was killed around 2 am on Saturday following a distress call.
10. NDLEA nabs Chinese man with drugs at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Chinese national, Liang Tak You, with 50 parcels of Loud cannabis at Lagos airport. He was caught upon arrival from Bangkok, according to the agency’s Sunday statement.
