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 Niger governor’s new sermon approval policy, Rivers administrator’s remarks on state divisions, and flood warnings for 11 states.
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1. Niger governor orders preachers to submit sermons for approval
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has said religious leaders must present their sermons for government vetting before delivery. He explained during a TVC interview that the move is aimed at ensuring messages preached do not incite violence or division.
2. Rivers administrator says Tinubu restored peace in state
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, said the state was deeply divided before President Bola Tinubu intervened. Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt, he credited Tinubu’s six-month mandate with restoring peace and stability.
3. Federal Government warns of heavy rainfall in 11 states
The Federal Ministry of Environment’s flood warning centre has alerted 11 states to prepare for possible flooding between Sunday and Thursday. The agency urged residents in vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures.
4. Suspected herdsmen kill farmer in Benue community attack
Gunmen believed to be herdsmen have killed a farmer and injured his family in Tse Akor Gbatse, Guma LGA of Benue State. The assault also left several residents missing, sparking fear among locals.
5. Police launch manhunt for abducted ex-Imo lawmaker
The Imo State Police Command has begun searching for kidnappers of Ngozi Ogbu, a former state legislator and PDP chieftain. Ogbu, who once represented Okigwe Constituency, was reportedly seized by unknown gunmen.
6. NDLEA seizes N3.9bn tramadol, arrests Indian businessman
The NDLEA has intercepted 2.2 million tramadol pills worth N3.9bn at Lagos airport, arresting Indian national Gupta Ravi Kumar and three Nigerian suspects. The drugs were traced to a shipment from Delhi, India.
7. Court hears Nnamdi Kanu’s request for medical transfer
A Federal High Court in Abuja will today consider Nnamdi Kanu’s plea for transfer from DSS custody to the National Hospital. His lawyers argue that the IPOB leader requires urgent medical attention.
8. Lagos policewoman arrested for N915,000 fraud
A female police inspector in Lagos has been detained over allegations of defrauding a citizen of N915,000 in a botched rice deal. She faces possible dismissal or demotion after being reported by the victim.
9. ADC denies INEC validation of state chairmen list
The African Democratic Congress has debunked claims that INEC released a list of its state chairmen. Party spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi clarified that no such endorsement has been issued by the electoral body.
10. NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and rains nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday. Areas expected to be most affected include Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba states.
