Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories making headlines across Nigeria, including DSS arraigning suspects over killings in Benue and Plateau, a deadly boat mishap in Niger State, and fresh attacks displacing hundreds in Plateau.
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1. DSS arraigns nine suspects over killings in Benue, Plateau
The Department of State Services has brought nine individuals before a Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged roles in recent killings across Benue and Plateau states. The defendants, listed in six separate charges, all entered their pleas as the trial commenced.
2. Couple, tout killed in Abuja crash after chase by agberos
A couple lost their lives in a road accident along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, Abuja, after being pursued by roadside touts. One of the touts also died in the crash, which occurred between Mabushi and Bannex, an area notorious for such harassment.
3. Kwankwaso open to joining APC, says Jibrin
House of Representatives member Abdulmumin Jibrin has revealed that NNPP leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, may consider defecting to the ruling APC. Jibrin, who has recently held meetings with President Tinubu, shared this on a live television programme.
4. Opposition forcing APC into 2027 politics, Tinubu tells governors
President Bola Tinubu has accused opposition parties of dragging the APC into premature political battles ahead of 2027. Speaking with North East governors in Abuja, Tinubu maintained he will remain focused on governance rather than political distractions.
5. 29 confirmed dead in Niger boat mishap
At least 29 people have died after a boat carrying 90 passengers capsized on Malale river in Borgu LGA, Niger State. The victims were travelling from Tugan Sule to Dugga for a condolence visit when the tragedy struck.
6. Attacks displace 300, destroy 30 houses in Plateau
Over 300 residents have been forced to flee and 30 houses burnt following renewed gunmen attacks in Qua’an Pan LGA, Plateau State. Local authorities confirmed the incident, which has deepened insecurity in the area.
7. 10 dead, 10 injured in Enugu road accidents
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed two separate crashes along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway that left 10 people dead. Another 10 victims sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in nearby hospitals.
8. NiMet forecasts rain, thunderstorms nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rain and thunderstorms in many parts of the country between Thursday and Saturday. The outlook indicates Yobe, Kano, Jigawa, and Bauchi states will experience thunderstorms in the mornings, while other areas will see cloudy skies.
9. Tinubu backs state police, elders demand emergency in North
President Bola Tinubu has declared that state police is inevitable in the drive to strengthen national security. His comments came as Northern elders urged him to declare a state of emergency in the region over worsening insecurity.
10. Naira depreciates at parallel market, gains at official window
The naira slipped to N1,540 per dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, a slight fall from the previous day’s N1,537. However, the currency gained strength at the official market, appreciating to N1,522 from N1,525.45 per dollar, according to CBN data.
