Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines across Nigeria, including police arrests over Edo hunters’ killings, a deadly clash with Shi’ites in Abuja, Rivers crisis fallout, and EFCC’s clarification on Aisha Achimugu’s probe.
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1. Edo police arrest 14 over hunters’ killings
The Edo State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects linked to an attack on a group of hunters traveling through Udune Efandion, Uromi. Sixteen hunters from the North were reportedly killed during the incident.
2. FCT police confirm officer’s death, arrest 19 Shi’ite members
The FCT Police Command has confirmed the death of an officer and the arrest of 19 members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria following a violent clash in Abuja.
3. Ijaw leaders claim Tinubu misled on Rivers crisis
Ijaw leaders in the Niger Delta have criticized the federal government’s handling of the Rivers State crisis, stating that President Bola Tinubu was misinformed before declaring a state of emergency and suspending Governor Fubara.
4. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan petitions IGP over alleged forgery
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and the Kogi State Police Commissioner over allegations of signature forgery.
5. University students oppose telecom tariff hike
The National Association of University Students in the South-West has warned of mass mobilization against the federal government if the recent increase in telecom tariffs is not reversed.
6. Benue Assembly seeks Supreme Court ruling on chief judge removal
The Benue State House of Assembly has resolved to approach the Supreme Court for clarity on the constitutional process for removing a Chief Judge, citing Section 292 (1) A (11).
7. Ogun police arrest 2,141 suspects in three months
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 2,141 suspects for crimes including robbery, rape, and cultism within the first quarter of the year. It also secured 62 convictions and recovered stolen properties worth over N106 million.
8. Wike denies revoking PDP’s land title to suppress opposition
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed claims by the PDP that its land title in Abuja was revoked to stifle opposition, insisting the move was not politically motivated.
9. EFCC denies political motive in Aisha Achimugu probe
The EFCC has clarified that its investigation into Aisha Achimugu has no political links to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
10. Naira gains value, trades at N1,536.82 per dollar
The Naira appreciated slightly against the dollar in the official market, trading at N1,536.82, marking a 0.11% increase from the previous day’s exchange rate.
