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 FG clearing wage arrears, WAEC reviewing 2025 results, KWAM 1 apologising, NNPCL disciplining Lagos staff, and ADC protesting Zamfara extortion.
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1. FG Begins Payment of Second N35,000 Wage Award Arrears
The Federal Government has started paying the second tranche of the N35,000 wage award arrears to civil servants. The Office of the Accountant General confirmed the disbursement, saying the payment is part of efforts to ease the impact of economic reforms on public sector workers.
2. WAEC Reviews 2025 WASSCE Results, 63% Secure Five Credits
WAEC has updated the 2025 WASSCE results, showing that 62.96% of candidates earned credits and above in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics. Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, announced the review during a press briefing in Lagos.
3. KWAM 1 Apologises Over Airport Incident, Denies Alcohol Claim
Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1) has issued an unreserved apology over an August 5 airport incident. While expressing regret, the musician maintained that his flask contained water, not alcohol.
4. NNPCL Sacks Pump Attendant, Suspends Manager Over Misconduct
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed a pump attendant, suspended a station manager, and warned a dealer over misconduct at its Ikorodu retail outlet. The actions follow the company’s sanction guidelines.
5. ADC Condemns N56m Extortion of Zamfara Farmers by Armed Groups
The African Democratic Congress has decried reports that terrorists extorted over N56 million from Zamfara farmers to access their farmlands, calling it a sign of state failure and urging urgent federal intervention.
6. Sowore Regains Freedom After Two Days in Police Custody
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has been released after spending two days in police detention. He was held following an invitation from the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit and confirmed his release via Facebook.
7. Dangote Refinery Denies Shutdown, Confirms 40m Litres Daily Supply
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims of halting operations, stating it continues to supply up to 40 million litres of petrol daily. Management insisted production and truck loading remain uninterrupted.
8. Bandits Kill Pastor, Two Others in Plateau Attacks
Armed bandits attacked Suwa and Ding’ak villages in Plateau State’s Bokkos LGA, killing three people, including a pastor. The assault took place on Friday afternoon, causing panic in the affected communities.
9. Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist in Akwa Ibom, Recover Firearm
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended Cletus Bassey, a suspected ritualist, and recovered a gun at his shrine in Nung Oku Village. He was arrested on July 29 during an evening operation.
10. Former Abia Deputy Governor Resigns from PDP
Ex-Abia State Deputy Governor Ude Oko-Chukwu has quit the Peoples Democratic Party. In his resignation letter to his ward chairman, he cited personal reasons for leaving the party.
