Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines shaping Nigeria, including Tinubu’s closed-door talks with three governors, Dangote Refinery’s sharp cut in petrol prices, the Supreme Court’s reversal of Maryam Sanda’s presidential pardon, and Kano State’s ban on an illegal Hisbah group.
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1. Tinubu meets Kaduna, Benue, Cross River governors in closed-door talks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held separate private meetings with Governors Uba Sani, Hyacinth Alia and Bassey Otu at the State House, Abuja, amid security and governance concerns in their states.
2. Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to N699 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced its ex-depot petrol price from N828 to N699 per litre, reflecting a N129 cut based on latest market data.
3. Kano bans Independent Hisbah group over illegal recruitment
The Kano State Government issued an executive order proscribing the “Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi” group, citing unlawful recruitment and mobilisation of youths.
4. Supreme Court overturns Tinubu pardon, upholds Maryam Sanda death sentence
The Supreme Court nullified the presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda and affirmed the death sentence imposed by lower courts.
5. Niger governor backs single-term tenure for state executives
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago reiterated his support for a one-term system, arguing it would improve performance and reduce political pressure.
6. Court remands ex-labour minister Chris Ngige over alleged N2.2bn fraud
An Abuja High Court ordered the remand of former Minister Chris Ngige in Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his bail application.
7. Fubara receives APC membership card, emerges party leader in Rivers
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara officially joined the APC, saying his defection was driven by the need to secure the state’s development and stability.
8. Troops kill three criminals in Benue security operation
Operation Whirl Stroke troops neutralised three suspected criminals linked to kidnapping and insecurity in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
9. APC Osun candidate to emerge by affirmation – Okpebholo
Governor Monday Okpebholo said the APC’s Osun governorship candidate will emerge through affirmation, urging stakeholders to ensure a peaceful primary.
10. FCCPC probes high domestic airfares
The FCCPC has launched an expanded investigation into airline pricing templates to determine possible violations behind soaring ticket costs on local routes.
