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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories making headlines across Nigerian newspapers, including Wike’s warning to PDP on 2027 zoning, renewed oil drilling in the North, and Boko Haram’s deadly strike in Borno.
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1. Wike warns PDP against repeating zoning mistake in 2027
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to the North. During a media chat on Monday, Wike insisted the party must avoid the strategic errors that contributed to its 2023 electoral defeat.
2. Nigerian Air Force begins air drills ahead of 61st anniversary
The Nigerian Air Force has commenced aerial rehearsals in Abuja and Lagos in preparation for its 61st anniversary on May 23. According to spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the exercises aim to ensure a successful celebration and public awareness.
3. Boko Haram strikes military base in Borno, soldiers feared dead
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a deadly attack on a Nigerian Army base in Marte, Borno State. The assault occurred around 3:00 am Monday at the Forward Operating Base of the 153 Task Force Battalion, with casualties feared among the troops.
4. PDP appoints Saraki to head NEC, convention planning committee
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has been named chairman of a seven-member committee tasked with planning the Peoples Democratic Party’s forthcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and convention. The announcement followed a strategy meeting led by Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed.
5. Former Bayelsa military administrator Olubolade dies at 70
Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (rtd), former military administrator of Bayelsa State, has passed away. The 70-year-old died in Lagos on May 11. He hailed from Ipoti-Ekiti and was widely known for his contributions to national service.
6. Tinubu swears in INEC commissioners, CCB members in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in new commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The ceremony took place at the State House ahead of the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday.
7. Chris Piwuna elected new ASUU national president
Professor Chris Piwuna, a consultant psychiatrist, has been elected as the new national president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). He succeeds Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, who served since May 2021, and is expected to steer the union through ongoing education reforms.
8. NNPC to resume oil drilling in northern Nigeria
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced plans to restart oil drilling in northern Nigeria. Group CEO Bayo Ojulari confirmed the move comes two years after the previous administration launched a similar initiative in Bauchi and Gombe states.
9. Edo governor demands arrest of NBM leader over forgery
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has petitioned security agencies to arrest the President of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, Olorogun Ese Kakor. The governor accused Kakor of forging official documents and urged the Inspector-General of Police and DSS to act swiftly.
10. Immigration officer abducted from home in Benue
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Makurdi, Benue State. The officer, Simon Agbo, was taken from his residence on Sunday night. Family sources confirmed the incident, which occurred in the presence of neighbors.
