Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including President Tinubu’s approval of N108 billion for disaster relief, the court’s decision to grant N10 million bail to #EndBadGovernance protest suspects, and INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s reassurance of readiness for the Edo governorship election.
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1. President approves N108 billion for disaster relief across states: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sanctioned a N108 billion fund to help states address natural disasters, with each state receiving N3 billion. This decision comes in response to extensive flooding affecting northern states.
2. Court grants N10 million bail to #EndBadGovernance protest suspects: A Federal High Court in Abuja has set bail at N10 million for each of the 10 individuals arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest. The conditions include providing one surety per defendant, with sureties required to be Abuja residents.
3. INEC Chairman reassures readiness for Edo governorship election: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, confirmed the commission’s preparedness for the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21. He urged stakeholders in Benin to support the commission for a credible election.
4. Oba of Benin orders traditional ceremony for peaceful election: Oba Ewuare II of Benin has instructed all traditional chiefs and leaders in the Benin Kingdom to conduct the traditional “Bisusu” ceremony to ensure a peaceful and smooth gubernatorial election. The directive was issued in a statement by Chief Stanley Obamwonyi, the Esere of Benin.
5. IGP announces deployment of 35,000 police personnel for Edo election: Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun announced that 35,000 officers will be deployed for the Edo State governorship election. He also warned the Edo State Security Network, which has been banned from participating in the election.
6. Tenant vanishes with two children in Osun State: An unidentified prospective tenant has disappeared with two young children in the Igando area of Ilesa, Osun State. The tenant allegedly abducted the four-year-old and two-year-old children after cleaning her apartment in a ‘face-me-and-face-you’ building.
7. Man commits suicide in Nasarawa over wife’s alleged infidelity: The Nasarawa State Police Command has reported the suicide of 38-year-old Gabriel Iliya Magaji in Karu Local Government Area. Magaji took his life on Monday, allegedly due to distress over his wife’s infidelity.
8. Afenifere condemns imprisonment of economic hardship protesters: The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere has criticized the imprisonment of individuals protesting economic hardship, urging the government to avoid descending into fascism amid the recent detention of #EndBadGovernance protesters.
9. Additional soldiers deployed in Zamfara amid bandit levy deadline: The military has reinforced its presence in Moriki town, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, following the expiration of a N30 million levy imposed by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. The levy was in retaliation for the killing of his cattle by military personnel.
10. Flooding in Maiduguri claims at least 30 lives: Severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State, has resulted in at least 30 deaths, according to officials. The flooding has devastated hundreds of homes and caused extensive damage to properties, including farmlands, residential areas, and businesses.
