Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories shaping Nigeria today, including exclusive petroleum supply arrangements, ongoing corruption probes, a critical military screening, and a renewed focus on tackling smuggling, theft, and insurgency. From the House of Representatives investigating subsidy claims to decisive airstrikes in Borno, these are the key updates you need to know!
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1. NNPCL secures exclusive supply from Port Harcourt Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that all petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and kerosene, from the Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC) will be exclusively distributed through its retail outlets. This measure ensures controlled distribution and prioritization of national supply.
2. Court reserves Yahaya Bello’s bail ruling till December 10
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has deferred the ruling on former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s bail application to December 10. Bello, alongside two co-defendants, will remain in EFCC custody as investigations into corruption allegations continue.
3. House screens acting Army Chief Oluyede for confirmation
Acting Chief of Army Staff Olufemi Oluyede underwent screening by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army on Wednesday. The session, which began publicly, later moved behind closed doors as part of the confirmation process.
4. Adamawa Customs intercepts smuggled PMS worth N18.5 million
The Nigeria Customs Service in Adamawa has confiscated petroleum products worth N18.5 million smuggled across the Nigeria-Cameroon border. Other seized items include five vehicles and two motorcycles in ongoing operations within Adamawa and Taraba states.
5. Naira strengthens in parallel market, fluctuates in NAFEM
The Naira appreciated to N1,745 per dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, up from N1,755 the previous day. However, it slightly depreciated to N1,660.83 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), indicating continued volatility.
6. Reps probe NNPCL over N8.48 trillion subsidy allegations
The House of Representatives has tasked its Finance and Petroleum Committees to investigate claims by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Responsibility Commission that the NNPCL withheld N8.48 trillion in alleged petrol subsidies.
7. Kwara police recover stolen car in Ilorin, arrest two suspects
The Kwara State Police Command arrested two individuals linked to a stolen Toyota Camry with registration number APP 443 CX. The vehicle, stolen in Lagos, was tracked to the Ipata-Oloje area in Ilorin, highlighting the state’s intensified crackdown on car theft.
8. PDP suspends Bauchi Assembly member over insubordination
The Bauchi State PDP has suspended Habibu Umar, a member representing Kirfi local government in the State House of Assembly, citing allegations of insubordination. The decision was communicated in a letter to the Speaker, Abubakar Sulaiman.
9. NAF strikes terrorists in Kukawa, Borno
The Nigerian Air Force, under Operation Hadin Kai, conducted a significant airstrike on terrorist hideouts in Kukawa, Borno State. According to Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, the operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle insurgent networks in the region.
10. Jigawa police apprehend seven suspects for cattle theft
Jigawa State Police Command has arrested seven suspects linked to cattle theft. A joint patrol intercepted a vehicle transporting three stolen cows and 11 sheep in the Ringim area, leading to the suspects’ apprehension.
