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 nationwide May Day protests, a court order against EFCC, and deadly bandit killings in Zamfara.
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1. Nigerian workers mark May Day amid hardship, NLC laments conditions
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate Workers’ Day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decried worsening conditions for workers under the current administration, highlighting increasing economic pressure and unmet promises.
2. Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu within 24 hours
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the EFCC to release businesswoman Aisha Achimugu immediately and return to court on May 2 to confirm compliance with the directive.
3. PDP to sue Oborevwori, Delta lawmakers over defection to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party has announced legal action against Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other officials who recently defected to the APC, stating its intention to reclaim their mandates through the courts.
4. Zamfara chief imam, family members killed in bandits’ captivity
The Maru community in Zamfara State is grieving after learning that its chief imam, his sons, and a grandchild were killed by bandits while in captivity. The heartbreaking news was disclosed by a woman who escaped from the abductors.
5. 2027: Dele Momodu calls for popular northern candidate to challenge Tinubu
PDP chieftain Dele Momodu has advised the opposition to present a well-liked northern candidate for the 2027 presidential election, stressing that it’s the most strategic way to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
6. PDP like a faulty aircraft – Gov. Umo Eno hints at possible defection
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has compared the PDP to a failing aircraft, suggesting uncertainty about his future with the party amidst recent waves of high-profile defections, including Delta State’s governor.
7. NNPC sacks refinery heads in major leadership overhaul
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed the managing directors of its three key refineries—Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna—in a move signaling a strategic shake-up under new leadership.
8. Police confirm Giwa Barracks explosion in Maiduguri was not an attack
Borno State Police Command has allayed public fears following an explosion at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, describing the incident as friendly fire and not a result of insurgent activity.
9. Navy rescues 99 passengers after boat collides with barge in Rivers
Nigerian Navy personnel in Rivers State successfully rescued over 99 people after a market boat named ‘Blood of Jesus’ collided with a barge on the Bukuma River. The boat was transporting passengers and goods worth millions of naira.
10. Singer Portable avoids jail after paying N30,000 fine for assault
Controversial singer Portable escaped a three-month jail sentence after opting to pay a N30,000 fine, following his conviction for assault by a Chief Magistrate Court in Ogun State.
