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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including a deadly kidnapping incident in the FCT, Niger’s new travel restrictions on Nigerians, a devastating fire in Plateau, and key developments in politics, security, and governance.
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1. Kidnappers kill two hostages in FCT over ransom delay
Gunmen have reportedly executed two captives in Gwargwada, Kuje Area Council of the FCT, after their families failed to meet ransom demands on time. The victims, Mohammed Danladi and Nasiru Yusuf, were abducted alongside two others at Gwombe junction before being killed.
2. NERC raises fines for electricity meter tampering
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has increased penalties for customers caught bypassing or tampering with their meters. According to the new order, offenders will pay between N100,000 and N300,000, depending on the type of meter involved.
3. Fire destroys homes, shops in Plateau midnight blaze
A massive fire outbreak razed several houses, shops, and offices on Adebayo Street in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. Residents said the fire started while they were asleep, leading to extensive property damage.
4. Niger bans Nigerians with ECOWAS passport from entry
The Republic of Niger has barred Nigerians holding ECOWAS passports from entering the country. This move follows Niger’s recent withdrawal from ECOWAS alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, tightening restrictions on regional travel.
5. Tinubu, Akpabio, governors pay tribute to Edwin Clark
President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and several governors have mourned the passing of elder statesman Edwin Clark at age 97. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Pan-Niger Delta Forum also praised his contributions to Nigeria’s development.
6. Yahoo suspect blamed for Ogun professor’s hit-and-run death
The Ogun State Police Command suspects that a reckless driver who fatally hit Professor Oladipupo Ademuyiwa in Abeokuta was a Yahoo boy. The driver fled the scene after the accident, which occurred along the Kemta-Somorin axis of Ajebo Road.
7. Ondo police arrest five over station arson in Ifon
Five suspects have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a police station in Ifon, Ondo State. The attack followed protests over the death of Tolu Bobade, a young man who reportedly died in police custody.
8. Akwa Ibom Assembly confirms 20 commissioner nominees
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has approved 20 out of 27 commissioner and special adviser nominees sent by Governor Umo Eno. The confirmation followed their screening by the House Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights.
9. Nigerian Army sets up court martial for 25 officers, soldiers
The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a General Court Martial in Enugu to try five officers and 20 soldiers for crimes including murder, manslaughter, extortion, and assault on civilians. The trial falls under the jurisdiction of the 82 Division.
10. Anambra police hunt suspects in lawmaker’s murder
Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for two fugitives linked to the killing of Assembly lawmaker Justice Azuka. The Commissioner of Police has also ordered disciplinary action against officers for negligence in the case.
