Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines from Nigerian newspapers, including Tinubu’s order to arrest killers in Benue, fresh EFCC arrests of ex-lawmakers, a disturbing suicide incident in Kano, and rising concerns over IPOB violence.
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1. Tinubu orders arrest of killers behind Benue massacre
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to immediately apprehend those responsible for the brutal killing of over 100 people in Yelewata, Guma LGA of Benue State. The directive came during a stakeholder meeting at the Benue Government House in Makurdi, where the president assured residents of swift justice and tighter security measures.
2. Lady strangled in Abuja hotel after checking in with unknown man
A woman identified as Aldi Johnson was found dead in a hotel room at 3rd Avenue, Gwarimpa, Abuja. Witnesses say she had checked in on Monday night with an unidentified man. Authorities are currently investigating the case, treating it as a suspected homicide.
3. EFCC arrests ex-Plateau Speaker, 14 lawmakers over corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended former Plateau State House of Assembly Speaker, Moses Sule, and 14 ex-lawmakers. They are being investigated for alleged money laundering and abuse of office, according to a statement from EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale.
4. Man sets himself on fire in Kano community
Tragedy struck in the Panshekara area of Kano as a man named Suleiman Muntari reportedly set himself ablaze in broad daylight. Eyewitnesses said he appeared disoriented before dousing himself in petrol and lighting a match. The incident has left residents shocked and calling for better mental health support systems.
5. DSS links Nnamdi Kanu to South-East violence as trial resumes
As the trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu resumed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the Department of State Services (DSS) alleged that Kanu was behind widespread unrest in the South-East. The court proceedings come amid calls for a fair trial and renewed attention to separatist tensions in the region.
6. Governors meet NSA, Defence Minister over national security
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum held a high-level meeting with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar. Led by NGF Chairman and Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the closed-door session focused on strategies to improve national security amid rising concerns.
7. Ghanaians storm Nigerian embassy over alleged police harassment
Ghanaian investors and community members gathered at the Nigerian High Commission in Abuja to protest alleged harassment by Nigerian security agencies. They accused the Nigeria Police and EFCC of violating their rights and demanded immediate intervention from Nigerian authorities.
8. Another Nigerian arrested in India for drug trafficking
Indian authorities have arrested a Nigerian national, Chikuwuma, in Bengaluru for possession of narcotics worth over N214 million. This comes shortly after another Nigerian, Ifeoluwa Akinwunmi, was arrested with drugs valued at N1.8 billion. The arrests raise growing concerns about cross-border drug trafficking.
9. US court jails five Nigerians for $17 million fraud
A U.S. court has sentenced five Nigerians to a total of over 159 years in prison for defrauding more than 100 Americans and entities of $17 million. The convictions were announced by the U.S. Department of Justice and highlight the crackdown on international cybercrime networks.
10. INEC denies registering new political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked reports claiming it recently registered new political parties. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the commission clarified that no new registrations have been made, urging the public to disregard the false information circulating online.
