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 Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, Dangote refinery’s naira sales suspension, a deadly gas explosion in Abuja, and Edo PDP defections.
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1. Dangote refinery halts naira sales, fuel price hike looms
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily suspended the sale of products in naira, citing the need to align sales revenue with crude oil purchase obligations. This move raises concerns about a possible increase in fuel prices.
2. Meningitis outbreak in Kebbi kills 55
An outbreak of meningitis in Kebbi State has claimed 55 lives across Jega, Gwandu, Aliero, Bunza, and Birnin Kebbi local government areas. Health officials continue to monitor the situation as efforts to contain the spread intensify.
3. Abuja gas explosion leaves many injured, hospitals overwhelmed
A gas explosion on Karu Bridge in Abuja has left several people injured, with National Hospital and Asokoro Hospital struggling to accommodate victims. The exact number of casualties remains uncertain.
4. Tinubu swears in Ibas as Rivers administrator
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State following the state of emergency declaration. The brief ceremony was held at the State House in Abuja.
5. National Assembly set to review Tinubu’s emergency rule request
The National Assembly is expected to deliberate on President Tinubu’s letter regarding the emergency rule in Rivers State. Lawmakers had initially planned to review it on Wednesday.
6. FG blames Fubara for Rivers emergency
The Federal Government has held suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara responsible for the state of emergency, accusing him of enabling oil pipeline destruction by militants. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi made the claim on Wednesday.
7. Naira gains 0.16% against dollar
The naira appreciated to N1,530.52 per dollar from N1,532.93 at the close of trading on Wednesday. The Central Bank of Nigeria reported the currency fluctuated between N1,500 and N1,545 during the session.
8. 17 Edo local government chairmen dump PDP for APC
Seventeen out of 18 local government chairmen in Edo State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The defection ceremony took place at the Government House, Benin City.
9. Benue police kill 12 bandits, lose officer in gun battle
Security operatives in Benue State have killed 12 suspected bandits during a raid in Buruku Local Government Area. The police lost one officer, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, during the confrontation.
10. Ondo police arrest 12 over kidnapping, other crimes
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects linked to various criminal activities, including aiding kidnappers. The arrests come amid rising concerns over insecurity in the state.
