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 APC’s move to elect a new chairman, Dangote’s petrol price cut, and Peter Obi’s 2027 ambition.
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1. APC schedules NEC meeting to elect new national chairman July 24
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee has fixed July 24 for a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting to elect a new national chairman, following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
2. Dangote Refinery cuts petrol ex-depot price to N840 per litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the ex-depot price of petrol from N880 to N840 per litre, effective June 30. The company’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the reduction on Monday night.
3. Dantata’s burial in Madina shifted to Tuesday
Final funeral arrangements for late Nigerian billionaire Alhaji Aminu Dantata have been moved to Tuesday. Dantata, who died in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, will be buried in Madina, Saudi Arabia, following approval by authorities.
4. Wike recovers 7,000 hectares for UniAbuja, commissions Giri access roads
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed that 7,000 hectares of land initially designated for the University of Abuja have been recovered. He made the disclosure during the commissioning of newly constructed access roads in Giri District.
5. Peter Obi confirms 2027 presidential ambition
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to contest again in 2027. He told his supporters during an X Space session that he is committed to serving only one term if elected.
6. Dalori assumes office as APC acting national chairman
Ali Bukar Dalori has taken over as the acting national chairman of the APC. His assumption of office was confirmed during a National Working Committee meeting held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
7. Youths set Emir’s palace, NDLEA office ablaze in Kwara over kidnappings
Angry over rising insecurity, protesting youths in Lafiagi, Kwara State, torched the Emir’s palace and the NDLEA office. The protests followed a spate of kidnappings, including the abduction of a local POS operator.
8. Tinubu plans reinstatement of Fubara, Rivers Assembly
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly set to reinstate suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state assembly. The move follows a reconciliation between Fubara and Minister Nyesom Wike brokered by the presidency.
9. Young man stabs self to death in Delta over outing dispute
Tragedy struck in Asaba, Delta State, as 23-year-old ThankGod Elufo fatally stabbed himself after a disagreement with his elder brother over preparing for an outing. The incident occurred on Sunday behind Nwodo Estate.
10. Pastor, married lover caught and stripped by community youths in Edo
A Pastor and his married lover were publicly humiliated in Iguomon community, Edo State, after being caught having sex. Youths of the area stripped and forced them to sit on the floor in a viral video that has since circulated online.
