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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 the passing of ex-Immigration boss David Parradang, Tinubu’s appointment of a new accountant general and fresh tensions in the Lagos Assembly.
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1. Ex-immigration boss David Parradang dies in Abuja hotel
The former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, has passed away in Abuja. Police confirmed that he died after meeting a female guest at the hotel where he was staying. The circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation.
2. Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi as new accountant general
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. His appointment takes effect on March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the current AGF, Oluwatoyin Madehin.
3. APC denies Obasa’s resignation was part of Lagos Assembly peace deal
The All Progressives Congress in Lagos has clarified that Speaker Mudashiru Obasa’s resignation was not part of the agreement that resolved the Assembly leadership crisis. Obasa has since held reconciliation talks with his aggrieved colleagues.
4. Naira depreciates further to N1,515 per dollar
The Naira continued its decline on Tuesday, dropping to N1,515 per dollar in the parallel market. It also weakened in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, trading at N1,502 per dollar.
5. INEC yet to announce date for voter registration, PVC replacement
The Independent National Electoral Commission has debunked reports that it has set a date for the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration and the replacement of lost PVCs. INEC urged the public to disregard any unofficial announcements.
6. EFCC arrests nine suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended nine individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The arrests took place in the Lokogoma and Dawaki areas of Abuja, with the suspects now in detention awaiting prosecution.
7. Sacked Rivers council chairmen plan takeover of LGAs
Former local government chairmen in Rivers State, dismissed in 2015 under Governor Nyesom Wike, have vowed to reclaim their offices. They insist they were unjustly removed and are mobilizing to take over the 23 LG councils.
8. NDLEA auctions seized drug cartel assets worth millions
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has auctioned properties and assets confiscated from drug traffickers. NDLEA chairman Buba Marwa said the proceeds would serve as a warning to those involved in illicit drug trade.
9. PDP has lost faith in itself, says ex-Lagos guber candidate Jandor
Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has criticized the PDP’s internal crisis, stating that the party has lost confidence in itself. His remarks come a day after he resigned from the party, citing leadership issues at the national level.
10. Two killed in Ibadan tanker explosion
A deadly tanker explosion in Ibadan claimed two lives early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near the Total Filling Station in Orita Challenge, Oluyole Local Government Area, leaving residents in shock.
