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 Atiku’s hint at a possible PDP exit, new security measures in Plateau, a petrol price slash by Dangote, and fresh arrests linked to Boko Haram in Lagos.
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1. Atiku hints at PDP exit over failed merger talks
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed disappointment with PDP governors who opposed any coalition with other political parties. He criticized their stance and suggested he may consider leaving the PDP to pursue his political ambitions elsewhere.
2. House invites Rivers Sole Administrator over political crisis
The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee overseeing Rivers State has summoned Vice Admiral (rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state’s Sole Administrator, for an interactive session regarding recent developments in the state. The invitation was announced by House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr.
3. Dangote refinery cuts petrol price to N835 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot price for petrol to N835 per litre, a 3.5% drop from the earlier N865. The price cut comes just six days after the last adjustment and aims to ease fuel costs for marketers and consumers.
4. Yahaya Bello petitions IGP over alleged defamation by Natasha Akpoti
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has written to the Inspector General of Police, accusing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of making defamatory remarks against him. The petition follows tensions between both political figures in the state.
5. Plateau imposes new restrictions to curb violence
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has introduced new measures to combat insecurity, including a ban on night grazing, cattle transport after 7pm, and motorcycle movements from 7pm to 6am. The move follows deadly attacks in the state.
6. Obi urges Tinubu to return home over insecurity
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to return to Nigeria and address growing insecurity. In a post on X, Obi condemned recent killings and urged decisive leadership in tackling banditry and violence.
7. FG vows clampdown on Ponzi scheme operators
The EFCC and SEC have pledged to intensify efforts against Ponzi schemes after the collapse of CBEX, a digital investment platform. The agencies vowed to bring fraudsters to justice and protect Nigerians from future scams.
8. Customs arraign Chinese, Nigerian over pangolin trafficking
A Chinese national and a Nigerian woman have been arraigned by the Nigeria Customs Service for illegal possession and trade of 7,200kg of pangolin scales. The pair face charges of conspiracy and dealing in endangered wildlife before a Lagos court.
9. CJTF arrests hundreds of suspected Boko Haram members in Lagos
The Civilian Joint Task Force has apprehended hundreds of suspected Boko Haram members in Lagos. Commander Kumar Sanda revealed this during an award event, warning of increased attempts by insurgents to infiltrate southern states.
10. Tinubu sets up committee for 2025 population census
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a high-level committee to oversee preparations for the upcoming national population and housing census. The committee is expected to submit its interim report within three weeks, according to the Presidency.
