Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines across Nigeria, including alarming revelations on ransom payments, a court sentencing over a traditional ruler’s murder, and key updates on governance, national security, and environmental forecasts.
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1. Nigerians paid N2.2tn as ransom in one year – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that Nigerians paid N2.2 trillion as ransom to kidnappers between May 2023 and April 2024. This was revealed in its latest report titled “The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024,” released on Tuesday in Abuja.
2. Three sentenced to death for killing Delta traditional ruler
A Delta State High Court sitting in Ibusa has sentenced three individuals to death for the murder of Obi Edward Ofulue III, the traditional ruler of Ubulu-Uku. The convicts were found guilty of kidnapping, robbing, and killing the monarch on January 6, 2016.
3. Edo Assembly suspends all local government chairmen for misconduct
The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen and vice chairmen of all 18 local government areas for two months over alleged gross misconduct and insubordination. The assembly directed the council heads to hand over to their respective legislative leaders.
4. Tinubu’s 2025 budget presentation shifted to Wednesday
The presentation of the N47.9 trillion 2025 budget by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed to Wednesday. Senate sources confirmed that the change was approved by the National Assembly leadership.
5. NNPC secures $1bn loan to support Dangote refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has secured a $1 billion loan backed by crude oil to facilitate the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The NNPC also facilitated a $3 billion Gazelle loan to help stabilize the country’s foreign exchange market.
6. Lagos taskforce arrests 17 for street begging
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested 17 people, including eight minors, for alleged street begging in parts of the state. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the operation aimed to maintain law and order in the city.
7. Jigawa uncovers over 6,000 ghost workers in verification exercise
The Jigawa State Government uncovered 6,348 ghost workers during a recent staff verification exercise. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr. Sagir Musa, revealed this on Tuesday in Dutse, highlighting efforts to sanitize the payroll.
8. Delta police parade 30 suspects, arrest woman accused of killing baby
The Delta State Police Command has paraded over 30 suspects for crimes including robbery, kidnapping, and cultism. Among them, Ms. Blessing Ibuku was accused of killing her 10-month-old baby. Police also recovered 150 arms, including 32 AK-47 rifles, during the operation.
9. NiMet predicts dust haze across Nigeria from Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday. According to NiMet’s outlook, moderate dust haze with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km is expected in the northern regions.
10. Customs seize 2,179kg pangolin scales, arrest suspect in Adamawa
The Kano/Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service seized 2,179 kilograms of pangolin scales in a joint operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission. A suspect was arrested in Mubi, Adamawa State, in connection with the illegal wildlife trade.
