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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including PDP’s leadership crisis, the Supreme Court’s ruling on Rivers’ budget, JAMB’s new UTME policy.
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1. PDP governors push Damagum to swear in Ude-Okoye as national secretary
Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are pressuring acting National Chairman Umar Damagum to swear in Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary. The move comes as the party’s National Working Committee seeks to replace Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who has been embroiled in controversies.
2. Supreme Court rejects Fubara’s appeal on Rivers 2024 budget representation
The Supreme Court has dismissed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal challenging an earlier ruling that mandated him to re-present the 2024 budget before the Martin Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly. The five-member panel struck out the case after Fubara’s lawyer withdrew the appeal.
3. JAMB to allow gifted children under 16 to take UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will permit exceptionally gifted students below 16 years to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said the board will identify and assess these students before granting them access to the exam.
4. Okpebholo closes case at Edo election tribunal after calling one witness
Governor Monday Okpebholo has closed his case at the Edo Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja after calling only one witness. His opponent, PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo, had earlier presented 19 witnesses in his bid to challenge the outcome of the September 2024 governorship election.
5. INEC tells sacked Adamawa REC to prove innocence in court
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged former Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Hudu Yunusa Ari to defend himself in court over allegations of disrupting the 2023 governorship election. Ari is currently facing trial over his controversial role in the election process.
6. NLC slams governors for abandoning states, residing in Abuja
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized state governors for spending more time in Abuja instead of addressing the hardships faced by their citizens. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the remarks at a town hall meeting with workers in Lokoja, Kogi State, condemning the trend as irresponsible governance.
7. IGP bans police operatives from carrying rifles while in mufti
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has banned police officers from carrying assault rifles while dressed in civilian attire. He also warned officers against human rights abuses, emphasizing that the Force must uphold citizens’ rights in all situations.
8. UNAIDS warns global HIV cases could surge if US stops funding
The Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has warned that global HIV infections could rise sixfold by 2029 if the United States halts funding for AIDS programs. Speaking from Uganda, Byanyima highlighted that US support has been instrumental in reducing infections worldwide.
9. Lagos e-hailing driver stabbed to death by unknown assailants
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria has mourned the death of 42-year-old e-hailing driver Yusfat Ayinde, who was stabbed by unidentified attackers while on duty. The Lagos chapter chairman, Jaiyesinmi Azeez, confirmed the incident, urging authorities to improve drivers’ safety.
10. NDLEA declares four wanted over Lagos drug syndicate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared four individuals wanted for their involvement in a drug syndicate linked to Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu, alias Barryshine. Barryshine was arrested on August 26, 2024, after being on the agency’s watchlist for two years.
