Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including the court nullifying Ebonyi local government elections, a deadly tanker explosion in Niger State, Tinubu’s appointment of Dr Bernard Doro as minister, and Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed creating 13 new emirates.
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1. Suspected thugs burn ADC secretariat in Ado-Ekiti
Early Tuesday, suspected attackers set fire to the African Democratic Congress secretariat in Basiri, Ado-Ekiti, destroying office equipment, sound systems, and furniture.
2. Federal High Court nullifies Ebonyi local government elections
The Abakaliki Federal High Court ruled that July 2024 local government and councillorship elections in Ebonyi State were invalid for failing to comply with the Electoral Act.
3. Tanker explosion kills several, disrupts traffic in Niger State
A tanker exploded along the Essa axis of Agaie–Bida Road in Katcha LGA, causing multiple fatalities and major traffic congestion on Tuesday afternoon.
4. Tinubu appoints Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro as minister
President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a minister, pending Senate confirmation.
5. Bauchi governor signs new chieftaincy law creating 13 emirates
Governor Bala Mohammed approved the Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Law, creating 13 new emirates and 111 district heads, including the Zaar Chiefdom.
6. Abuja court remands Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer and protesters
Following the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s brother Emmanuel, and 10 others were remanded in Kuje Prison for their involvement in the demonstration.
7. Supreme Court reserves judgment on Rivers emergency suit
The Supreme Court postponed ruling on the PDP-led states’ challenge to President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, after reviewing written addresses.
8. FG orders MDAs to submit bank statements to ensure financial discipline
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to submit commercial bank account statements to maintain accountability.
9. Benue lawmaker Ojema Ojotu defects to APC
Ojema Ojotu, representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, officially left the PDP to join the APC, announced during Tuesday’s plenary session by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
10. INEC expects 2.8 million voters for Anambra governorship election
INEC disclosed that about 2.8 million registered voters are expected to participate in the November 8 Anambra governorship election.
