Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories making headlines across Nigeria, including the Supreme Court’s removal of Labour Party’s national chairman, deadly attacks on a Benue government bus, and fresh crackdowns on oil theft and illegal mining operations.
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1. Supreme Court sacks Julius Abure as Labour Party chairman
The Supreme Court on Friday removed Julius Abure from his position as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. The apex court nullified the earlier judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal in Abuja on January 17, which had upheld Abure’s chairmanship.
2. Court bars media comments on Senator Natasha’s case against Akpabio
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restricted parties involved in the lawsuit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from making public statements or granting media interviews regarding the case. The order was issued by Justice Binta Nyako in response to concerns raised by Akpabio’s legal team.
3. APC spokesman Tunde Oladunjoye dies after brief illness
Tunde Oladunjoye, the spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress, has passed away following a short illness. Although no official statement has been released by the family or party, the news was confirmed through a post on his verified Facebook page.
4. Three native doctors arraigned for alleged crimes in Anambra
The Anambra State Government has arraigned three traditional healers before a High Court over alleged criminal activities. The accused, including the popular Chidozie Nwangwu a.k.a. “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki,” face charges stemming from their purported involvement in illicit acts.
5. Gunmen kill 2, abduct 13 from Benue Links bus
Suspected armed men ambushed an 18-seater Benue Links bus at Ikobi community in Otukpo LGA, killing the driver and a passenger, and abducting 13 others. The attack occurred on Thursday evening, prompting fear and outrage in the state.
6. Soludo picks APGA nomination form for second term bid
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has officially declared his intention to run for a second term by collecting the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) nomination form. He received endorsements from several groups and individuals backing his reelection campaign.
7. Oil thieves vandalize major gas pipeline in Bayelsa
Suspected oil vandals have damaged the Ogboinbiri/Obiobi gas pipeline in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State. The 24-inch pipeline, previously operated by Agip but now owned by Oando, was targeted between Angiama and Angiamagbene communities.
9. Umeoji withdraws from APC governorship primary in Anambra
Chukwuma Umeoji, a leading aspirant for the APC governorship ticket in Anambra, has pulled out of the race ahead of the primary. The primary election is scheduled to take place as part of the electoral timetable running from March to April 2025.
10. Edo governor says PDP’s appeal will fail at Court of Appeal
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed confidence that the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, will lose their appeal at the Court of Appeal. He made the statement during a celebration of his tribunal victory in Irrua, Esan Central LGA.
