Good morning! Here is today’s news roundup from Nigerian Newspapers, providing you with the most significant stories making headlines:
- Dangote Refinery Utilizes Nigerian Crude: Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, has reaffirmed that his $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery is dedicated to processing Nigerian crude oil, adding value to it within the country. However, in a statement released on Thursday, he admitted that the refinery has also been refining crude oil grades from Europe, the United States, and other regions.
- NNPC Demands N4.71tn Refund: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has requested a refund of N4.71 trillion from the Federal Government to settle outstanding debts incurred from importing Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol. This was revealed on Thursday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.
- Lagos Gas Explosion Incident: A gas explosion at the Mobil Filling Station near the Airport Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos State, has left nine people injured and numerous vehicles burnt. The explosion triggered a massive fire that caused widespread damage.
- Fake Naval Officer Arrested in Anambra: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has arrested a 39-year-old man, Chukwugozirim Christian, for impersonating a Nigerian Navy officer and engaging in fraudulent activities. The arrest was made on Tuesday.
- Rivers Pastor Regains Freedom: The Rivers State Police Command has intensified efforts to apprehend the abductors of Pastor Kingsley Anosike, the host pastor of Light Intercessors Church, Oyigbo. Pastor Anosike and three other ministers, who were abducted in Oyigbo Local Government Area, regained their freedom on Wednesday night.
- Crackdown on Illegal Mining Ordered: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to ramp up efforts to eliminate illegal mining operations across the country. He emphasized that companies involved in mineral exploration must prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and the communities they operate in.
- Gombe State Awaits Rice Allocation: The Gombe State Government has clarified that it has not yet received the 20 trucks of rice allocated to it by the federal government, contrary to claims made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
- Tragic Boat Accidents in Jigawa and Bayelsa: At least 25 people have lost their lives in separate boat accidents in Jigawa and Bayelsa states. In Jigawa, a boat carrying passengers across the Gamoda River at Nahuce village capsized, resulting in five deaths and 15 people missing.
- Nasarawa Governor Reacts to Hunger Protests: Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has described the recent hunger protests in the north as a wake-up call for governors in the region. He noted that many of the protesters in Nasarawa were almajiris, who did not fully understand the purpose of the protest.
- Death of Abuja Area Mama: A popular crossdresser known as ‘Abuja Area Mama’ was found dead in the Banex, Wuse II area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday morning. The FCT Police Command has launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death.
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