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 NNPC’s clarification on fuel pricing, a tragic kidnapping in Niger State, and major updates in healthcare, aviation, and national security concerns.
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1. NNPC clarifies petrol pricing from Dangote Refinery:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed it paid N898 per litre for petrol from the Dangote Refinery. This follows public speculation on pricing, with NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, clarifying the cost amidst rising fuel prices.
2. Niger kidnappers kill hotel owner, staff after ransom payment:
Kidnappers in Niger State have tragically killed a hotel owner, his manager, and a guest despite receiving a N25 million ransom. Two community vigilantes, who delivered the ransom, were also murdered by the assailants, deepening the community’s sorrow.
3. Tinubu returns to Nigeria after UK and China visits:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja late Sunday night following official trips to China and the United Kingdom. His visits were aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and discussing economic investments between Nigeria and these countries.
4. Obasanjo visits Babangida to celebrate belated birthday:
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained that his recent visit to ex-Military President Ibrahim Babangida was to celebrate his birthday. Obasanjo’s Media Aide noted that the visit was delayed due to Obasanjo’s busy schedule last month.
5. Telecom operators to disconnect unregistered SIMs from September 15:
Telecom operators in Nigeria are set to disconnect mobile lines that are not linked to National Identification Numbers (NINs). The Nigerian Communications Commission has given a September 14 deadline for compliance, with unverified SIMs to be deactivated from the 15th.
6. Ogoni and Oyigbo leaders push for new governor ahead of 2027 elections:
Political leaders from Ogoni and Oyigbo in Rivers State are pushing for a replacement for Governor Siminalayi Fubara ahead of the 2027 elections. They gathered in Tai LGA to discuss their preferred candidates for the future of the state’s leadership.
7. Doctors dismiss Federal Government’s threat over pay cuts:
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has condemned the Federal Government’s threat to deduct seven days’ pay from striking doctors. The doctors, who went on strike over the kidnapping of a colleague, stated they remain undeterred by the deduction warnings.
8. 281 inmates escape from Borno correctional facility after flooding:
In the aftermath of severe flooding in Borno State, 281 inmates have escaped from the Maiduguri correctional center. The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed that seven of the escapees have been recaptured, with efforts ongoing to secure the others.
9. Sowore claims detention and passport seizure by immigration:
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore reported that the Nigeria Immigration Service briefly detained him and seized his passport on Sunday. He took to social media to call the incident “reckless,” raising concerns about the treatment of opposition figures in the country.
10. Air traffic controllers to protest over government revenue deductions:
Nigeria’s air traffic controllers are planning a strike over the Federal Government’s 50% deduction from aviation agency revenue. The protest, set for September 18, threatens to disrupt flights across the country as critical aviation services face operational challenges.
