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 a sharp rise in petrol prices, new budget proposals in Cross River and Ekiti States, and a call from Dangote for local fuel sourcing to ease shortages. We also cover important updates in national security, the latest moves in the Senate, and the appreciation of the Naira in the official market.
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1. Petrol price surges to over N1,000 per litre in Nigeria’s major cities: The price of petrol has risen for the second time in just three weeks, now retailing at N1,020 per litre at NNPCL outlets in Lagos and N1,050 in Abuja, marking a notable increase in fuel costs nationwide.
2. Dangote urges marketers to source petrol from his refinery to end fuel queues: Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, advised petroleum marketers, including NNPCL, to meet local fuel demands by purchasing petrol from his refinery, asserting that fuel shortages would be resolved with local sourcing.
3. Cross River and Ekiti propose nearly N900bn in budgets for 2025: Cross River Governor Bassey Otu and Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji have presented budget proposals of N498 billion and N375.79 billion respectively for 2025, aiming to drive development across various sectors in their states.
4. House of Representatives to probe alleged assault by lawmaker on Uber driver: The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into Aba South/Aba North lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh following his recent arrest over an alleged assault on Uber driver Stephen Abuwatseya, who was attacked after delivering a package to Ikwechegh’s residence.
5. APC suspends ex-Minister Aregbesola for alleged anti-party activities: The APC has suspended former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, over accusations of anti-party actions and public criticism of key party figures, including President Bola Tinubu and former Governor Bisi Akande.
6. Senate postpones screening of seven ministerial nominees for documentation: The Senate has delayed the screening of seven ministerial candidates, originally scheduled for Tuesday, to allow for the completion of essential documentation, according to a statement from Senate Adviser Senator Basheer Lado.
7. Amotekun arrests 27 suspects linked to serious crimes in Ondo State: Ondo’s Amotekun Corps apprehended 27 individuals for alleged involvement in a range of criminal activities, including kidnapping, theft, and murder, as part of efforts to curb crime in the state.
8. Police Minister warns agencies to improve intelligence sharing to tackle insecurity: Police Affairs Minister Ibrahim Gaidam urged law enforcement agencies to share classified information effectively, warning that a lack of cooperation undermines crime-fighting efforts amid Nigeria’s security challenges.
9. Tinubu launches Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, praises military’s role: President Tinubu has unveiled the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem, expressing appreciation for the military’s commitment to national security and honoring their sacrifices in defense of the country.
10. Naira gains in official market, trading at N1,630.45 per dollar: The Naira appreciated to N1,630.45 against the dollar in the official market, a 2.4% improvement from its previous rate, according to data from FMDQ’s trading platform, reflecting a strengthening in Nigeria’s currency.
