Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria – from a court’s refusal to release Yahaya Bello’s passport, to the arrest of 175 suspects in Edo, police promotions, and nationwide protests by retired officers.
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1. Court refuses Yahaya Bello’s request to travel abroad
A Federal High Court in Abuja has denied former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello’s request to retrieve his international passport to travel to the UK for medical reasons. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled that the medical documents submitted were invalid as they lacked proper authorization.
2. Mohammed Babangida denies rejecting Tinubu’s appointment
Mohammed Babangida has dismissed reports that he rejected his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. His family’s media office described the alleged rejection letter circulating online as fake and politically driven.
3. PSC promotes 12 police commissioners to AIG
The Police Service Commission has approved the elevation of 12 Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspector General. It also promoted 16 Deputy Commissioners to Commissioners and 27 Assistant Commissioners to Deputy Commissioners.
4. Court freezes accounts linked to TAK Group director
An FCT High Court has ordered the freezing of accounts belonging to TAK Logistics, TAK Agro Plc, and their director, Thomas Etuh, over funds totaling nearly N25 billion. The court also barred access to related shares and dividends during the investigation.
5. Retired police officers protest poor pension across Nigeria
Retired police personnel took to the streets in multiple states on Monday, demanding better pension and living conditions. Protests occurred in Abuja, Edo, Kwara, Plateau, Taraba, and Cross River, drawing attention to their long-standing grievances.
6. Edo police arrest 175 suspects in crime crackdown
Police in Edo State say they have apprehended 175 individuals in a state-wide operation targeting cultism, kidnapping, and robbery. Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika revealed that 124 suspects were arrested for cult-related activities.
7. Suspended Senator Natasha insists on returning to Senate
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has declared her intent to resume duties at the Senate, despite warnings that her suspension remains in effect. She cited a recent court ruling as her justification and has formally informed the Senate of her decision.
8. FG secures 730 terrorism convictions, targets global delisting
The Nigerian government has announced over 730 convictions in terrorism-related cases, part of efforts to meet global standards on counterterrorism financing. This was disclosed by Maj. Gen. Adamu Laka during a meeting with the Financial Action Task Force.
9. Lagos records 62 deaths from fire and building collapse in 2025
At least 62 lives were lost in fire outbreaks and building collapses across Lagos in the first six months of 2025, according to a report by the state’s fire and rescue service. The agency called for greater safety compliance from residents and developers.
10. WAEC denies cancellation of 2025 WASSCE
WAEC has debunked viral rumours claiming the 2025 WASSCE was cancelled. The council confirmed all scripts have been marked and results will be released by August 4, urging the public to ignore fake news.
