Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories across Nigeria, including EFCC’s manhunt for a luxury developer, Tambuwal’s push for opposition unity, PDP governors’ warning on creeping dictatorship.
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1. EFCC declares Sujimoto CEO wanted for alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Olasijibomi Ogundele, Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted over alleged fund diversion and money laundering. The agency announced this in a notice released by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Friday.
2. Tambuwal reaffirms commitment to opposition coalition
Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has pledged full support for opposition efforts to unseat President Bola Tinubu. He dismissed claims that the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition was advancing northern political interests.
3. PDP governors warn Nigeria risks sliding into dictatorship
Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have cautioned that Nigeria may be heading towards dictatorship. In a statement by the forum’s DG, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, they urged leaders to use the Eid-El-Maulud season to address insecurity, judicial compromise, and economic mismanagement.
4. Tanker drivers threaten strike over Dangote Refinery dispute
The Petroleum Tanker Drivers union has threatened to stop fuel loading from September 8 due to disagreements with the Dangote Refinery. The union opposes the refinery’s plan to deploy 4,000 compressed natural gas-powered trucks for direct fuel distribution.
5. Adamawa community alarmed over strange ailment
Residents of Malabo in Adamawa State have raised concerns about a mysterious disease causing painful boils that later damage flesh and bones. Victims described the condition as worsening quickly, sparking fears of a possible outbreak.
6. FG says states’ revenues doubled after subsidy removal
Finance Minister Wale Edun has disclosed that state revenues have doubled since the removal of the petrol subsidy. Speaking in Abuja, he noted that the subsidy system mainly benefited a few individuals and foreign interests, while distorting the economy.
7. 76 security officers killed in Benue within a year
Governor Hyacinth Alia has revealed that 76 security personnel lost their lives in Benue State over the past year while on duty. He assured families of the deceased in Makurdi that their sacrifices would not be forgotten.
8. Man commits suicide in Abuja community
A young man identified as IK has reportedly taken his own life in Kagini, Abuja. The incident, which occurred on Friday, was shared in a video posted by Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
9. FG intensifies checks as Ebola spreads in DR Congo
The Federal Government has stepped up monitoring and screening at entry points in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Akpan Nse of the Port Health Services confirmed the enhanced measures on Friday.
10. NDLEA arrests 26 drug suspects, destroys over 41,000kg in Edo
The NDLEA in Edo State arrested 26 suspected drug traffickers in August and destroyed over 41,000 kilogrammes of narcotics. State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju said the crackdown demonstrates the agency’s renewed fight against drug crimes.
