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 the election of a new Speaker in Benue, the military’s destruction of illegal refineries in the Niger Delta, deadly boat accidents in Sokoto, and critical updates on security.
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1. Emberga Emerges as New Benue Assembly Speaker
The Benue State House of Assembly has elected Hon. Berg Afled Emberga of Makurdi North Constituency as its new Speaker. He replaces Hon. Aondona Dajoh, who resigned after a protracted leadership crisis that unsettled the Assembly for over a week.
2. Army Smashes 9 Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta
Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army destroyed nine illegal refineries, seized 32,000 litres of stolen fuel, and arrested 69 suspects in the Niger Delta. Officials also intercepted two trucks carrying over 15,000 litres of illicitly refined diesel.
3. Six Dead, Three Missing in Sokoto Boat Mishap
At least six people were killed and three others remain missing after a boat capsized in Garin Faji, Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State. The victims were fleeing a bandit attack when the tragedy occurred, marking the area’s second boat accident in one week.
4. Troops Kill 30 Terrorists in Borno Border Clash
Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai neutralised over 30 terrorists during an airstrike near Kumshe, Borno State. The insurgents had massed at the Nigeria-Cameroon border in an attempt to infiltrate the country before being intercepted.
5. Falana Demands EFCC Transfer Recovered Funds to NSIPA
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the EFCC to remit N32.7 billion and $445,000 recovered from officials of the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) for public benefit.
6. NiMet Predicts Thunderstorms Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rains across northern states between Monday and Wednesday. Affected states include Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina, with rains extending to Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba later in the week.
7. Fuel Depot Price Rises to N823 per Litre
Major fuel operators including Dangote Refinery, Aiteo, and AA Rano have increased depot prices of petrol from N821 to N823 per litre. The adjustment follows a rise in global crude oil prices, which climbed from $65 to $67 per barrel.
8. ADC Calls for Emergency Rule in Katsina, Zamfara
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Katsina and Zamfara States. The appeal follows violent attacks that have killed more than 140 people in two months, with the party criticising the government’s weak security response.
9. Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Arrested in Nasarawa
Police operatives in Nasarawa have captured Mohammed Bammi, also known as Zomo, a notorious kidnap kingpin from Yelwa village. Authorities said his arrest, carried out in Doma Division, marks a major breakthrough in the fight against abduction networks.
10. Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Four Over Drug Trade
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects accused of dealing in illicit drugs in Uyo. According to police, raids on several black spots in the state capital led to the arrests and recovery of exhibits linked to drug trafficking.
