Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories shaping Nigeria, including the rescue of kidnapped passengers on the Benin–Akure highway, the NLC’s warning of a worsening survival crisis, looming power outages as gas supply drops, and renewed cult violence in Rivers State.
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1. Police rescue 11 abducted passengers on Benin–Akure highway
Security operatives have freed 11 of the 18 travellers kidnapped by gunmen along the Benin–Akure road in Edo State, while efforts continue to rescue the remaining victims.
2. Dangote petitions ICPC over corruption allegations against NMDPRA boss
Aliko Dangote has written to the ICPC, urging the anti-graft agency to investigate corruption allegations involving the head of Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory authority.
3. NLC warns Nigerians face worst survival crisis in history
The Nigeria Labour Congress says inflation, insecurity and poor wages have plunged workers and citizens into unprecedented hardship.
4. NBA, police clash over plan to resume tinted glass enforcement
The Nigerian Bar Association has faulted the police over plans to resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy, describing it as a disregard for court authority.
5. Three killed as cult violence erupts in Rivers fishing community
A renewed cult supremacy battle in Oyorokoto community, Rivers State, has claimed three lives.
6. Naira weakens at parallel market, gains officially
The naira recorded a slight depreciation in the parallel market but showed year-to-date improvement at the official exchange window.
7. Aisha Buhari speaks on late president’s health challenges
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has disclosed that health struggles affected Muhammadu Buhari during his time in office.
8. Christmas blackout looms as gas firms cut supply to power plants
Electricity generation is under threat nationwide as gas suppliers reduce supply over unpaid debts.
9. Village head killed, retired customs officer abducted in border attack
A violent attack on an Osun–Kwara boundary community has left a traditional leader dead and a former customs officer kidnapped.
10. Gombe governor orders probe after timber market fire
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has ordered an investigation and emergency relief after a fire destroyed parts of Gombe’s popular timber market.
