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 NLC’s directive for union leaders to join President Ajaero at the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Government and ASUU resuming negotiations over university teachers’ demands, and President Tinubu’s upcoming presentation of a revised Whistleblowing Bill to the National Assembly.
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1. NLC orders affiliate union leaders to accompany president to police over terrorism allegations: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed the leaders of its 54 affiliate unions to join its President, Joe Ajaero, at the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) headquarters today. This directive, communicated through a circular from General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, addresses allegations of terrorism financing and other infractions.
2. FG and ASUU to resume talks on university teachers’ demands: The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to resume negotiations on September 6 to resolve outstanding issues in the demands made by university teachers. Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman announced this after a closed-door meeting with ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke.
3. President Tinubu to present revised Whistleblowing Bill to National Assembly: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon submit a revised Whistleblowing Bill to the National Assembly for consideration, according to Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. Since the whistleblowing policy’s inception in 2017, the Federal Government has recovered over N83 billion, $609 million, and 5.5 million euros.
4. NCC sets deadline for SIM-NIN verification by September 14: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of SIM cards to National Identification Numbers (NINs) by September 14, 2024. This directive was announced in a statement by Mr. Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs.
5. Flooding in Nigeria claims 179 lives and displaces over 200,000: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reports that flooding has caused 179 deaths across 15 states and displaced 208,655 people in 22 states this year. The 2024 Flood Updates also reveal the destruction of 107,652 hectares of farmland and 80,049 homes.
6. Shiite group accuses police of killing members during Abuja clash: Members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as Shiites, have alleged that police killed four of their members and took their bodies during a clash at Wuse Market in Abuja on Sunday. IMN Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi Musa denied accusations of killing police, stating that the victims were killed in different areas.
7. Two dead in truck collision on Sagamu-Benin Expressway: Two people died on Tuesday when a truck traveling against traffic collided with another truck on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Ogun State. A traffic official reported that one victim was driving at high speed in the wrong direction, leading to the fatal crash.
8. Lagos Police rescue abducted man and arrest suspects: The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a 25-year-old man who was abducted on Tuesday in Oke Moro, Ishashi. Three suspects—Edem Chucks, Oluwatobi Adeniji, and Emmanuel Ebere—have been arrested in connection with the abduction.
9. Osun NSCDC investigates abduction of baby from farm: The National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command is investigating the abduction of a five-month-old baby from a farm in Agbeye town. The mother had left the baby under a tree while gathering firewood, only to find the child missing upon her return.
10. Sixteen killed in auto crash on Ore-Ondo highway: Sixteen people were killed in a devastating auto crash at Ajue community along the Ore-Ondo highway in Ondo State. Additionally, three others were seriously injured, and two reportedly escaped unhurt.
