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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories making headlines across Nigeria, including the IGP’s fresh deployment to combat rising violence, Tinubu’s call for action at ECOWAS, and record revenue by Customs.
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1. IGP deploys special squad as bandit attacks kill 21 in three states
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has launched a special tactical squad to tackle the surge in violent attacks across Nigeria. During a meeting with Squadron Commanders in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP condemned the deadly assaults in Kwara, Benue, and Sokoto States, where 21 lives were lost.
2. Tinubu urges ECOWAS leaders to fight poverty, youth unemployment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on fellow ECOWAS leaders to prioritize efforts aimed at reducing poverty and curbing rising youth unemployment. Speaking in Accra at the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee, Tinubu emphasized the importance of socio-economic stability in the region.
3. Customs generates N1.75 trillion revenue in first quarter of 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service reported a revenue haul of N1.751 trillion for Q1 2025. Comptroller General Bashir Adeniyi shared the figures in Abuja, attributing the performance to strategic reforms and enhanced enforcement operations.
4. Kaduna revokes lands, houses sold by El-Rufai administration
Governor Uba Sani has reversed land and housing allocations made by the previous Kaduna State government within three public schools. The revocation, announced on Tuesday night, affects properties in Zaria and Kaduna and was made in the public interest, according to Secretary to the State Government, Dr. AbdulKadir Mu’azu Meyere.
5. Benue JUSUN suspends indefinite strike, orders workers to resume
Judiciary workers in Benue State have ended their indefinite strike and are set to return to duty. The state JUSUN chairman, Aba Terlumum, said the decision follows directives from the union’s national leadership after weeks of halted court activities.
6. Niger government imposes curfew on Okada, Keke operators in Minna
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has introduced a 6 pm to 6 am curfew on commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations in Minna. The measure, announced during a security meeting, aims to curb rising insecurity in the capital.
7. Seven killed in deadly bandit attack on Kwara communities
Suspected bandits have murdered seven people, including a vigilante, during coordinated attacks on Ilesha Baruba and Kemanji communities in Kwara North. The police confirmed the Sunday night incident, which has left residents in fear.
8. Interior Minister orders probe into NSCDC extortion claims
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of extortion involving NSCDC officers. The directive, announced Tuesday, follows reports of misconduct by security personnel under the ministry.
9. Protesters demand probe of ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari
Demonstrators stormed the Ministry of Justice in Abuja on Tuesday, calling for an investigation into the tenure of former NNPCL chief Mele Kyari. The group expressed concern over the lack of accountability since Kyari and the NNPCL board were dismissed earlier in April.
10. Benue governor blames Malians for herdsmen attacks
Governor Hyacinth Alia has alleged that recent attacks by armed herders in Benue State were carried out by militants from Mali, not Nigerian citizens. He made the claim while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday.
