Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including bandits ambush soldiers in Sokoto, top Hajj officials arrested over misused funds, and northern police prosecute #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters.
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1. Bandits attack soldiers in Sokoto, killing four, injuring two: Bandits ambushed soldiers on patrol in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to two others. The attack occurred over the weekend.
2. National Hajj Commission officials arrested over alleged mismanagement of N90bn:
Top officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria have been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. They face allegations of mismanagement or diversion of the N90 billion released by the Federal Government for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
3. Northern states begin prosecuting arrested #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters:
Several state police commands in northern Nigeria have commenced the prosecution of over 1,000 protesters arrested during the 10-day #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria nationwide protest. The arrests occurred during the recent hunger protest.
4. Woman arraigned in Lagos for forging airline ticket, fraud: A 41-year-old woman, Adenike Salami, has been arraigned before the Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court in Lagos on charges of forging an airline ticket and fraudulently obtaining $2,500. Salami faces three counts of conspiracy, fraud, and forgery.
5. Court extends drug lord’s detention by 14 days: The Federal High Court in Lagos has extended the detention of alleged drug lord Sulaimon Jimoh, known as “Olowo Idi Ogede” or “Temo,” for an additional 14 days. The extension was granted following an ex parte motion filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
6. 273 Army officers begin Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination in Kaduna:
On Sunday, 273 Army officers commenced a week-long Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination (SSCQE) at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State. The examination is organized by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) of the Nigerian Army.
7. NDLEA seizes 532 parcels of synthetic cannabis at Lagos seaport: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted 532 parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis Sativa, at the Tincan Seaport in Lagos State. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, confirmed the seizure in a statement on Sunday.
8. Gunmen kidnap three, including lawyer, in Anambra State:
Gunmen kidnapped three individuals, including a lawyer, in Nkpologwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, early on Sunday. An eyewitness reported that the gunmen attacked the community between 7:30 am and 8:00 am.
9. Nigerian Senate denies claims of self-determined salaries, special packages from Presidency:
The Nigerian Senate has denied allegations that it determines its own salaries and allowances or receives special fiscal packages from the Presidency. Senate Spokesman Yemi Adaramodu issued the statement, clarifying that the 10th Senate has not received financial patronage from the Presidency.
10. Contract staff member dies after jumping into iron melting pot in Lagos factory:
A 25-year-old contract staff member at a construction company in Lagos reportedly jumped into an iron melting pot and died. The incident occurred at the factory on Shagamu Road, Ikorodu, and the deceased’s name had not been confirmed at press time.
