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 Nnamdi Kanu’s legal preparations ahead of trial, PDP northern leaders endorsing Tanimu Turaki, mixed Naira performance, and key updates on political defections, security, and sports development nationwide.
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1. Nnamdi Kanu concludes private legal consultation ahead of trial
Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, completed a private consultation with his legal team led by former AGF Kanu Agabi. The session was part of preparations for the commencement of his trial on Thursday, October 23.
2. Northern PDP leaders endorse Tanimu Turaki as consensus chairman candidate
Governors and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party from northern states have unanimously backed former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki, as the party’s consensus candidate for national chairman ahead of the November convention. Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri confirmed the decision.
3. Senate president hails electoral improvements since PDP left power
Senate President Godswill Akpabio claimed Nigeria’s electoral process has significantly improved following the exit of the PDP from federal power. He made the remarks during the second reading of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill at a plenary session on Wednesday.
4. ASUU suspends two-week warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its planned two-week warning strike. Union President Prof. Chris Piwuna announced the suspension during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.
5. Niger governor vows no ransom negotiations with bandits
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State pledged not to negotiate with bandits or pay ransom for kidnapped residents. Speaking to communities recently attacked in Rijau and Magama LGAs, he urged residents to prepare to defend themselves against attacks.
6. Ondo and Kogi authorities dismiss ISWAP attack threats
Ondo and Kogi state governments reassured citizens after the DSS issued a warning of potential ISWAP attacks. Both states confirmed there was no immediate cause for alarm following the alert on Tuesday.
7. Naira records mixed performance in parallel and official markets
The Naira appreciated to N1,492 per dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, up from N1,495 on Tuesday, while it depreciated to N1,462 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM, reflecting mixed currency performance.
8. 500 NNPP members defect to APC in Kano
About 500 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from Fagge and Ungogo LGAs in Kano State defected to the All Progressives Congress. They were officially received by Rabiu Bichi, Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jam’are River Basin Development Authority.
9. Kaduna ADC expels deputy chairman and eight officials
The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress expelled Deputy Chairman Ahmed Tijani Mustapha and eight other officials over alleged gross misconduct, following resolutions passed at a State Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday.
10. Davido appointed chairman of Osun Sports Trust Fund
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been named chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund. The state government said the appointment aims to raise funds and transform the state’s sports sector.
