Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top Newspaper headlines shaping Nigeria, including President Tinubu’s departure for a two-week UK vacation, the removal of VAT on diesel and cooking gas, and a tragic road crash in Lagos. Plus, significant developments in Rivers State’s local elections and the government’s plan to evacuate Nigerians from Lebanon amid Middle East tensions.
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1. Tinubu departs Abuja for two-week UK vacation:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leaving Abuja today for a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom as part of his annual leave. His special adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the details in a statement released on Wednesday, October 2.
2. Federal government removes VAT on diesel, cooking gas:
The Federal Government has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel and cooking gas as part of new fiscal incentives. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, made this known on Wednesday while unveiling the government’s latest economic policies.
3. Fubara declares public holidays for Rivers LG elections:
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to enable residents to travel ahead of the local government elections on Saturday. The governor also imposed a restriction on vehicular movement from midnight Friday until 5 pm on election day.
4. Naval rating dismissed after six years of detention:
The military high command has dismissed Seaman Haruna Abbas, a naval rating detained for six years. His wife, Hussaina Iliya, had publicly claimed that her husband was detained unjustly, which brought renewed attention to his case and led to his dismissal.
5. Nigeria begins evacuation of citizens in Lebanon amid Middle East tensions:
The Federal Government has started arrangements to evacuate Nigerians in Lebanon due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Special Assistant to the President, Dada Olusegun, urged Nigerians in Lebanon to contact the Nigerian mission for documentation.
6. House rejects lower national honour for Speaker Abbas:
The House of Representatives has objected to the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) given to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, insisting he should be awarded the higher honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), like the Senate President.
7. Ten dead, three injured in Lagos-Badagry road crash:
A tragic road crash along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway claimed the lives of 10 people, including three children and seven adults. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority attributed the accident to wrong-way driving and excessive speeding.
8. Rivers court grants bail to ex-soldiers and civilians in robbery case:
A Rivers State High Court has granted bail of N1 million each to three ex-soldiers and seven civilians accused of armed robbery and burglary. The accused are facing trial for various charges related to the theft and handling of stolen goods.
9. Senate rejects bill on private investigator licensing standards:
The Senate has rejected a bill aimed at setting standards and conditions for private investigators in Nigeria. Sponsored by Senator Osita Ngwu, the bill was met with opposition during a floor debate and ultimately stood down by the majority of lawmakers.
10. Ondo SDP deputy governorship candidate resigns from party:
Susan Gbemisola Alabi, the deputy governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, has resigned from the party ahead of the upcoming election. Alabi informed both the party’s candidate and national chairman of her decision to step down as running mate.
