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 tight security for Anambra’s governorship election, Wike’s faction sacking PDP’s BoT, Tinubu’s response to Trump’s military threat, and Regina Daniels’ emotional outburst over her family’s alleged harassment.
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1. Heavy security as Anambra voters elect new governor
Massive security deployment has been recorded across Anambra State as residents head to the polls to elect their next governor, marking the first major test for INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan.
2. Wike’s faction sacks PDP BoT, appoints new leadership
The Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees, replacing him with Senator Mao Ohuabunwa as chairman and Hon. Isah Dansidi as secretary.
3. Tinubu insists Nigeria’s security not open to compromise
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty, dismissing threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy troops to defend Christians in the country.
4. Fear grips Shanono as bandit attacks force residents to flee
Several communities in Shanono LGA, Kano State, have been deserted following repeated bandit raids, forcing many families to seek refuge in nearby towns and villages.
5. Tinubu meets Sultan of Sokoto in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a closed-door discussion on national issues.
6. Petrol prices drop slightly as depot competition intensifies
The average petrol price from private depots and the Dangote Refinery declined to N880.5 per litre, reflecting increased competition in Nigeria’s downstream oil market.
7. Barau, northern groups slam Trump over Nigeria remarks
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and northern groups have criticised U.S. President Donald Trump for calling Nigeria a “disgraced country” and urged him to retract the statement.
8. Cleric threatens to drag FG to ICC over killings in North
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo of the Church of Christ in Nations has vowed to petition the International Criminal Court over alleged mass killings of Christians in northern Nigeria.
9. Troops arrest three armed suspects in Benue operation
Operatives of Operation Whirl Stroke have apprehended three men with firearms in Ohimini LGA, Benue State, during a raid aimed at curbing local criminal activity.
10. Regina Daniels breaks down over family harassment, brother’s arrest
Nollywood star Regina Daniels reportedly wept bitterly following the alleged harassment of her family and the arrest of her brother, Sammy West, amid her ongoing marital crisis with Senator Ned Nwoko.
