Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines shaping conversations across Nigeria, including the Senate’s steps to address tax reforms, rising concerns over ritual-related crimes, Tinubu’s return from international visits, and the Naira’s continued fluctuations in the parallel market.
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1. Senate forms panel to address tax reform concerns
The Senate has set up a committee led by Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro to engage with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over widespread concerns surrounding the controversial tax reform bills. The panel aims to resolve contentious issues and ensure public interest is safeguarded.
2. Zamfara police blame Lakurawa terror group for village explosions
The Zamfara State police command has identified the newly recognized Lakurawa terror group as the perpetrators of recent explosions in Dansadau district, Maru LGA. Commissioner Muhammad Shehu Dalijan disclosed that investigations are underway to curb the group’s activities.
3. Tinubu returns to Abuja after visits to France and South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following official trips to France and South Africa. His Airbus A330 landed at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 9:10 PM on Wednesday, marking the end of his international engagements.
4. Police link missing women to ritual practices and hook-up culture
The Nigeria Police Force has raised concerns over a connection between ritual practices and the rising hook-up culture in the country. Ogun State Command PRO Omolola Odutola highlighted the trend during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief.
5. Naira strengthens in parallel market but remains stable in NAFEM
The Naira appreciated against the dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, trading at N1,695 compared to N1,725 the previous day. However, it held steady at N1,672.69 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market.
6. Ohanaeze reaffirms Rivers State’s turn for next president-general
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has restated its support for Rivers State to produce the next President-General of the group by 2025. The decision was confirmed during a National Executive Committee meeting held in Enugu, according to spokesperson Dr. Alex Ogbonnia.
7. Dele Farotimi remanded for alleged defamation of Afe Babalola
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi was remanded in prison on Wednesday over alleged defamation of Aare Afe Babalola, SAN. Farotimi appeared before an Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court, where he faced charges related to his comments against the legal luminary.
8. Senate summons aviation minister over flight delays and cancellations
The Senate has summoned Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority DG Capt. Chris Najomo, and airline operators to address persistent issues of flight delays and cancellations. The meeting seeks to find solutions for improving air travel reliability.
9. Oil marketers import billions of litres of petrol despite local refining
Despite local refineries resuming petrol production, oil marketers imported 2.3 billion litres of petrol between September and December 2024. This development highlights the ongoing reliance on imports to meet nationwide fuel demand.
10. Senate passes investments and securities bill for third reading
The Senate approved the Investments and Securities (Repeal and Enactment) Bill 2024 on Wednesday after adopting recommendations from its Capital Market Committee. The bill aims to modernize Nigeria’s investment landscape and enhance regulatory oversight.
