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 Dangote Refinery’s petrol price slash, a deadly attack in Benue State, intensified lobbying for tax reforms, and significant updates in governance and aviation policies.
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- Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to N970 per litre
Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N990 to N970 per litre for marketers. The refinery’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed this in a press statement on Sunday. The price adjustment is seen as a move to stabilize the market amid fluctuating fuel costs. - Suspected herdsmen kill 13 in Benue community attack
Thirteen people were killed in Azege settlement, Mbaya, Tombo Ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State, after suspected herdsmen launched a violent attack on Sunday morning. The assailants reportedly burned down farmlands and destroyed crops, leaving the community in disarray. - Presidency intensifies push for tax reform bills
The Presidency is ramping up efforts to lobby the National Assembly to pass critical tax reform bills. Leaders of the House of Representatives have called a meeting with caucus leaders to secure lawmakers’ support for the reforms, which aim to boost government revenue. - SERAP urges Tinubu to investigate alleged N57bn fund mismanagement
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and anti-corruption agencies to probe the alleged misappropriation of N57 billion in the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in 2021. SERAP insists on accountability for the missing public funds. - Edo governor sets up panel to probe Obaseki’s tenure
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has established a 14-man State Assets Verification Committee to investigate his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki’s eight-year administration. The panel, led by retired Permanent Secretary Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, will be inaugurated on November 26, 2024, to assess the state’s assets and liabilities. - Keyamo clarifies private jet clearance rules
Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo has stated that private jets owned by high-profile Nigerians, including Bishop David Oyedepo, cannot depart the country directly from private airstrips without clearance from relevant authorities. His statement highlights stricter enforcement of aviation protocols. - Tinubu to present 2025 budget this week, says Senate
The Senate has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget this week. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu confirmed that the Finance Committee will begin deliberations with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies on Monday to prepare for the presentation. - Ebonyi health workers arrested for alleged theft
Six employees of the Ebonyi State Ministry of Health have been apprehended for allegedly stealing government property. They were caught on Saturday night attempting to move the items for sale. Governor Francis Nwifuru’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Sunday. - Lagos task force seizes 128 motorcycles in clampdown
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit has impounded 128 motorcycles in a series of operations targeting illegal commercial bike activities. The raids, conducted across restricted areas, aim to ensure compliance with the state’s traffic laws. - NiMet predicts sunny and hazy weather across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts sunshine and slight dust haze across the country from Monday to Wednesday. Northern regions will experience localized visibility of 2-5 kilometers during the period, according to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday.
