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 Trump redesignating Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution, PDP insisting on holding its national convention despite a court order, kidnappers abducting a neurosurgeon in Anambra, and the Naira strengthening against the dollar.
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1. Trump designates Nigeria ‘country of concern’ over alleged persecution of Christians
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reclassified Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” citing alleged genocide against Christians and warning that Christianity faces an existential threat in the country.
2. PDP insists on holding national convention despite court order
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will proceed with its November 15–16 national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite a Federal High Court order halting the event over alleged procedural breaches.
3. JAMB flags over 2,600 illegal admissions in tertiary institutions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has identified 2,658 illegal admissions carried out by 17 universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education during the 2024/2025 academic session.
4. Neurosurgeon abducted by gunmen in Anambra
A consultant neurosurgeon, identified as Dr. Mbanugo T., has been kidnapped along the New Nnewi-Oba road in Anambra State, sparking concern among residents and medical professionals.
5. Kogi Polytechnic investigates nine over certificate racketeering
Authorities of Kogi Polytechnic have launched a probe into nine suspects accused of engaging in certificate forgery and document falsification, according to the school’s Rector, Prof. Salisu Ogbo.
6. Police rescue 23 foreign kidnap victims in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 23 foreign nationals—including 14 men, eight women, and a child—who were held hostage by a human trafficking and kidnapping syndicate.
7. Two brothers killed as violence erupts in Enugu community
A violent clash in Umuchigbo-Nike, Enugu East, has left two brothers dead, with houses and vehicles destroyed. Police say 27 suspects have been arrested in connection with the unrest.
8. ADC urges Tinubu to scrap 15% import duty on fuel
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the newly introduced 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, warning that it could worsen economic hardship for Nigerians.
9. APC confident of victory in Anambra governorship election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed optimism about winning the November 8 Anambra governorship poll, with the party’s national chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, rallying support for candidate Nicholas Ukachukwu.
10. Naira strengthens further against dollar in forex market
The Naira appreciated to N1,475 per dollar in the parallel market and N1,427.5 in the official exchange market, continuing its recent positive trend against the U.S. dollar.
