Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories making headlines across Nigeria, including DSS brokering peace between Dangote Group and NUPENG, Senate’s rejection of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return, rising flood tragedies in Zaria, and the abduction of an army officer in Delta State.
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1. DSS secures truce between Dangote Group and NUPENG
The Department of State Services (DSS) has mediated in the industrial dispute between Dangote Group and NUPENG over unionisation. After a closed-door meeting in Abuja, NUPENG directed its members to suspend the nationwide strike.
2. APC chairman predicts more governors will defect before 2027
APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said more governors and lawmakers will join the ruling party before the 2027 elections, citing President Bola Tinubu’s achievements. He spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
3. Three swept away by flood in Zaria
Heavy rainfall in Zaria, Kaduna State, has claimed three lives. Witnesses said one body was recovered while two others remain missing after being swept away by floodwaters.
4. Senate turns down Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to resume duties
The Senate has declined Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s notice to resume legislative duties following her suspension. The Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, confirmed receipt of her request but said she cannot return yet.
5. FG shelves immediate plan to implement petroleum tax
The Federal Government has clarified it will not immediately implement the proposed 5% petroleum products tax in the 2025 Tax Administration Act. Finance Minister Wale Edun made the disclosure during a press briefing in Abuja.
6. Naira gains against dollar across markets
The Naira appreciated in both the parallel and official markets on Tuesday, trading at N1,525 per dollar in the black market and N1,506.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.
7. Reps summon transport minister over Abuja-Kaduna train derailment
The House Committee on Land Transport has ordered Transportation Minister Sa’idu Alkali to appear within 48 hours over the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment that endangered 618 passengers. The minister failed to attend the earlier investigative hearing.
8. Labour Party urges NASS to reject new borrowing requests
The Labour Party has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to reject President Tinubu’s borrowing proposals, warning that Nigeria’s rising debt poses risks to economic stability.
9. Army arrests 11 terror suppliers, rescues hostages
The Nigerian Army said its troops arrested 11 logistics suppliers linked to terrorists and rescued nine kidnapped victims in nationwide operations within 48 hours. Troops also recovered livestock, cash, arms, and petroleum products.
10. Gunmen abduct army officer in Delta State
Tension has gripped Bomadi in Delta State after gunmen abducted an army officer identified as Lt.-Col. Josiah. The attackers stormed his lodge, shooting sporadically before whisking him away around 2 am on Sunday.
