Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines shaping Nigeria – from President Tinubu’s latest appointments and rising political tensions within the Labour Party, to a high-profile defamation case in Kogi, a tragic accident in Abuja, and a major arrest of a notorious bandit in Kaduna.
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1. Babangida’s son appointed chairman of Bank of Agriculture
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military leader Ibrahim Babangida, as chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga on Friday.
2. Labour Party factions reignite leadership battle
Tensions flared again between Labour Party factions as Julius Abure’s camp rejected the appointment of Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as interim leaders. The Abure group disowned the NEC meeting that confirmed their roles, reigniting internal party conflict.
3. FG urges court to reject Kanu’s no-case submission
The federal government has asked an Abuja court to dismiss Nnamdi Kanu’s no-case submission and compel him to open his defence in the ongoing terrorism trial. Prosecution counsel Adegboyega Awomolo made the request during Friday’s hearing.
4. Man remanded for defaming Kogi governor
Abdulhamid Deflowerboy has been remanded by a court for allegedly defaming Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State through online publications. The suspect was arrested after being invited by the police for questioning.
5. Tinubu approves new South-East investment agency
President Tinubu has approved the establishment of the South-East Investment Company under the South-East Development Commission. The agency aims to attract private capital, boost industrialisation, and improve the region’s competitiveness.
6. Edo governor warns Peter Obi to stay away
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has cautioned Labour Party leader Peter Obi against visiting the state without prior clearance. He issued the warning in Uromi while welcoming former Speaker Marcus Onobun to the APC.
7. Abuja man arrested over child’s death in soakaway
The FCT Police Command has arrested Philip Jallo after a three-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered soakaway pit in Durumi 2, Abuja. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, prompting swift police intervention.
8. Notorious Kaduna bandit leader arrested after 11 years
Kaduna police have captured Mati Bagio, a suspected bandit kingpin who evaded arrest for over a decade. Bagio allegedly led deadly raids across Kaduna and Katsina before being tracked to his base in Giwa LGA.
9. Gospel singer, 8 others jailed for cybercrime in Kwara
A Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced gospel artist Moses Otitoju and eight others for cybercrime and conspiracy. The group, prosecuted by the EFCC, was convicted for fraud-related offences involving misappropriation of funds.
10. Apologise or remain sidelined, Otti tells LP factions
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has told Labour Party factional leaders Julius Abure and Lamidi Apapa to issue formal apologies to the party. He made the statement during the inauguration of new interim executives in Abuja.
