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 TUC’s rejection of a proposed fuel tax, NUPENG’s strike disrupting fuel distribution, and El-Rufai’s petition against Kaduna police
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1. TUC rejects proposed 5% petroleum tax, threatens nationwide strike
The Trade Union Congress has strongly opposed the Federal Government’s planned 5% tax on petroleum products, calling it a reckless move that will worsen economic hardship. The union has issued a 14-day ultimatum for the withdrawal of the proposal or face a nationwide shutdown of critical sectors.
2. El-Rufai petitions PSC, IGP over alleged police misconduct in Kaduna
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has written to the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police, accusing senior officers of the Kaduna Police Command of abuse of office and violating the Police Act. His petition follows an invitation for questioning by the state’s Criminal Investigation Department.
3. NUPENG strike stalls fuel loading as talks with Dangote Refinery drag on
Fuel distribution was paralyzed across the country on Monday as NUPENG members halted loading activities at depots. Negotiations between the union and Dangote Refinery officials stretched late into the night, with no immediate resolution in sight.
4. Two killed in Edo community leadership crisis
A leadership tussle in Iyanomo Community, Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State, turned deadly on Monday, leaving two men, Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, dead. Governor Monday Okpebholo’s media aide, Fred Itua, confirmed the incident, noting that investigations have been launched.
5. Oworonshoki residents protest demolitions, block Third Mainland Bridge
Residents of Oworonshoki in Lagos staged a protest on Monday, blocking parts of the Third Mainland Bridge to express anger over demolitions carried out in the area over the weekend. The demonstration left motorists stranded as traffic came to a standstill.
6. FG promises payment of retired soldiers’ entitlements this week
The Federal Government has assured protesting retired soldiers that their outstanding entitlements will be settled this week. The commitment followed a meeting between the ex-servicemen, Finance Ministry officials, and the Military Pension Board, leading to the protesters ending their week-long demonstration.
7. Nigerians arrested in India for romance scam, drug trafficking
Two Nigerians have been arrested in India in separate incidents of fraud and drug trafficking. One suspect, Oliver Okechukwu, was accused of defrauding a woman of ₹5.5 lakh (about N9.5m) under false marriage promises, while another was held over narcotics offences.
8. INEC reports 3.5m Nigerians complete online voter pre-registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that over 3.5 million Nigerians have successfully completed online pre-registration for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. INEC said the updated figures were published to encourage wider participation.
9. Reps Speaker raises alarm over Nigeria’s growing debt crisis
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has warned that Nigeria’s debt situation has reached a critical stage. Speaking at the WAAPAC conference on Monday, he urged reforms in borrowing practices and stronger accountability measures to prevent further fiscal strain.
10. Police investigate death of man found in car at National Assembly
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has launched an investigation after a man’s lifeless body was discovered inside a parked car at the National Assembly complex on Sunday. Spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed that detectives are working to establish the cause of death.
