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 Dangote Refinery’s expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day, the National Assembly’s approval of six new states, NDLEA’s arrest of Pretty Mike in a Lagos nightclub raid, and troops killing 10 terrorists in Borno.
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1. Dangote Refinery boosts capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, announced that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will now produce 1.4 million barrels daily, up from 650,000, positioning it as the largest refinery in the world.
2. Fuel tanker overturns in Niger, residents flee over explosion fears
A petrol-laden tanker traveling from Lagos to Kano fell at Takalafiya village in Niger State, sparking panic among residents who feared a possible explosion.
3. NDLEA arrests Pretty Mike, over 100 others in nightclub drug raid
The NDLEA has arrested Lagos socialite Pretty Mike and more than 100 suspects during a weekend crackdown on illicit drug use at Proxy Lagos nightclub in Victoria Island.
4. National Assembly panel approves creation of six new states
The Joint Constitution Review Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives has endorsed the creation of six additional states, following a two-day retreat held in Lagos.
5. Gas explosion razes shops at Orile-Iganmu market in Lagos
Traders were thrown into panic as a gas explosion erupted at Orisunmibare Market in Lagos, destroying several shops and goods worth millions of naira.
6. Five teenagers die in Gombe boat accident
Tragedy struck in Nafada, Gombe State, as five teenagers lost their lives in a boat mishap that occurred on Saturday while crossing a river.
7. Troops kill 10 terrorists, recover weapons in Borno
Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralized 10 Boko Haram terrorists and recovered arms and equipment during operations along the Gamboru–Dikwa–Marte axis in Borno State.
8. NDLEA arrests 75-year-old man, seizes 4.7kg of cannabis in Abia
The NDLEA has apprehended a 75-year-old man and another suspect in Abia State for possession of skunk, with a total of nearly 5kg of the illegal substance recovered.
9. Tompolo distances self from calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
The PBAT Door To Door Movement has clarified that its Grand Patron, Tompolo, has no link to a 21-day ultimatum reportedly issued for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.
10. Police arrest seven suspected cultists in Anambra election plot
Anambra police have arrested seven suspected cult members allegedly preparing for election-related violence ahead of the November 2025 governorship poll.
