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 a court ruling on Anyanwu’s PDP position, Lagos lawmakers debunking defection rumors, Tinubu’s new aviation college appointment, Binance’s legal battle, and a tragic market explosion in Zamfara.
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1. Court declines to stop Anyanwu’s removal as PDP national secretary
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to grant Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s request to halt his removal as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the defendants must be notified and given a chance to respond before any decision is made.
2. Lagos lawmakers dismiss defection rumours amid assembly crisis
Twenty-seven members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have denied claims that they defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Labour Party. The rumour emerged amid ongoing tensions within the assembly.
3. Tinubu appoints Danjuma Ismaila as rector of aviation college
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as the new Rector and CEO of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, Kaduna State. The announcement was made by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga.
4. Nigeria sues Binance for $79.51bn over alleged economic losses
The Federal Government has taken legal action against cryptocurrency exchange Binance, demanding $79.51 billion and N231 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, accuses Binance of operating without proper tax registration.
5. FG bans 60,000-litre fuel tankers from Nigerian roads from 2025
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced a ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers starting March 1, 2025. The move aims to prevent accidents and fatalities caused by fuel truck mishaps.
6. AGF warns governors against sacking elected LG chairmen
Attorney-General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi has cautioned state governors against removing democratically elected local government chairmen, stating that such actions could amount to treason under the 1999 Constitution.
7. Senate calls for national monument to honour Edwin Clark
The Senate has urged the federal government to name a national monument after late South-South leader Chief Edwin Clark. Lawmakers also plan to send a delegation to his family and attend his burial rites.
8. Senate summons security chiefs over USAID’s alleged Boko Haram links
The Senate has summoned top security officials, including the National Security Adviser, over allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding Boko Haram. The security chiefs are expected to provide clarity on the claims.
9. Nigeria’s petrol consumption drops to 50 million litres per day
The Federal Government has reported a reduction in daily petrol consumption to 50 million litres. Local refineries now provide half of the supply, while the remaining is imported.
10. Four dead, 50 injured in Zamfara market explosion – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that four people died and 50 others were injured in an explosion at Talata Mafara market in Zamfara State. A rescue team was deployed to the scene to assist victims.
