Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines across Nigeria, including key defections from PDP to APC, the EFCC’s investigation into financial misconduct, and the latest developments in Nigeria’s energy sector.
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1. Three Senators from Kebbi Defect to APC After Meeting Tinubu
Three serving senators from Kebbi State, elected under the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), have officially announced their decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senators – Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja, solidifying their defection.
2. Ganduje Responds to Concerns Over Nigeria’s Shift Toward One-Party State
Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the APC, has addressed concerns raised by opposition leaders regarding Nigeria potentially drifting towards a one-party state. Speaking after a meeting with President Tinubu, Ganduje stated that the APC’s control over most states is not a cause for concern and does not equate to quelling democracy.
3. Dangote Group Pledges Collaboration with NNPC for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, clarified that his company is not in competition with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). Rather, he emphasized the importance of partnership between the two entities to bolster Nigeria’s energy sector and ensure sustainable growth.
4. JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results, Withholds 39,834 Results for Fraud Investigation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). Of the 1.95 million candidates, over 39,000 results were withheld pending further investigation into exam malpractice, with 80 suspects currently under interrogation.
5. EFCC Investigates Allegations of Financial Misconduct Against Bello Matawalle
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into allegations of financial misconduct involving Bello Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defense. This follows a formal petition submitted by the APC Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA), seeking to probe the minister’s activities.
6. Lagos Police Arrest Man Transporting Human Organs for Rituals
Samson Oghenebreme, a 25-year-old man, was arrested by Lagos State Police for attempting to transport human organs from Edo State to a native doctor in Lagos for ritualistic purposes. Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest and the ongoing investigation.
7. Abia Government Accuses Ex-Governor Ikpeazu of Building ‘Uninhabitable’ Government House
The Abia State Government has accused former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of constructing a new government house that was rushed to completion just 24 hours before he left office. The current administration claims the structure is uninhabitable and was never intended as a residential building.
8. Labour Party Suspends Former National Leaders for Six Months
The Labour Party National Caretaker Committee (LP-NCC), led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has announced the suspension of former National Chairman Julius Abure and Secretary Alhaji Farouk Umar for six months. The suspension follows internal disputes within the party, with the committee citing disciplinary concerns.
9. Two Graduates Murdered by Cultists in Bayelsa
Two graduates from the Niger Delta University were brutally murdered by suspected cultists in Bayelsa State’s Gbarantoru community. One victim has been identified as Ayaokpo Sinclair from Tombia community, while the second victim remains unnamed. Investigations into the killings are underway.
10. Police Rescue 25 Ivorian Nationals from Cross-Border Kidnapping Syndicate in Ogun
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with Interpol, rescued 25 Ivorian nationals from a kidnapping syndicate operating in Ogun State. Eight suspects were arrested during the coordinated operation, following a request from the National Central Bureau of Abidjan.
