Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories across Nigeria, including Tinubu’s directive to review 2026 Hajj fares, Wike’s claim that Abuja road projects are creating jobs, Kaduna protests against oil cabals sabotaging the economy, and a lawyer’s suit seeking to stop Jonathan from contesting in 2027.
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1. FG slams PENGASSAN over strike against Dangote Refinery
The Federal Government has criticized PENGASSAN for last month’s industrial action against Dangote Refinery, with President Tinubu warning that no union should hold the nation to ransom over issues that can be peacefully resolved.
2. Council of State, Police Council meetings set for Thursday
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has announced that the Council of State and Police Council meetings will be held on Thursday in Abuja, with both sessions to feature hybrid participation.
3. Wike says Tinubu creating jobs through Abuja road projects
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said President Bola Tinubu is promoting job creation in the capital through massive road construction, urging residents to pay their taxes to support further infrastructural development.
4. Tinubu orders immediate review of 2026 Hajj fares
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to review the 2026 Hajj fares within two days to ensure affordability and fairness for intending pilgrims.
5. Fire guts section of Rivers State Secretariat
A fire outbreak on Monday damaged parts of the Rivers State Secretariat in Port Harcourt. The Head of Civil Service confirmed that there were no casualties recorded in the incident.
6. Lawyer seeks court order to stop Jonathan from 2027 race
An Abuja-based lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, has filed a suit asking the Federal High Court to permanently restrain former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election or having his name listed by INEC.
7. Protesters in Kaduna accuse oil cabal of sabotaging economy
Thousands of demonstrators under the Partners for National Economic Progress (PANEP) took to the streets of Kaduna, accusing oil cartels of undermining local refining efforts and slowing Nigeria’s economic recovery.
8. PDP begins delegate list compilation ahead of November convention
The Peoples Democratic Party has commenced compiling its delegate list ahead of its national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, according to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
9. Police arrest 153 suspects, seize drugs and cash in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command says it has arrested 153 suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs, cash, and a motorcycle during recent operations across the state.
10. 17 kidnapped passengers regain freedom in Calabar
Seventeen passengers abducted along the Calabar waterway have been rescued by naval operatives after 12 days in captivity, with no ransom reportedly paid for their release.
