Nigerian Newspapers Summary
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1. Dangote discusses challenges with government over refinery project: Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, revealed that a friend who started investing abroad four years ago has been mocking him over recent disputes with the government regarding his refinery project in Lagos. Dangote has faced significant regulatory challenges impacting the progress of his refinery.
2. Biden endorses Harris for 2024 presidential race after announcing his withdrawal: President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the November 5, 2024, election. Biden made this announcement via a tweet shortly after declaring that he would not be seeking re-election.
3. Bandit leader Turji criticizes former Zamfara governor for handling banditry: Bello Turji, a notorious leader of outlaws in northern Nigeria, has accused the Minister of Defense (State), Bello Matawalle, of failing to manage banditry effectively during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State. In a social media video, Turji linked the rise in banditry in Northwestern states to Matawalle’s policies.
4. Nigerian Army reaffirms ban on unauthorized use of military camouflage: The Nigerian Army reiterated its ban on the unauthorized use of military camouflage. Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, emphasized this in response to a video showing a soldier harassing a civilian for wearing an Army Desert Camouflage uniform.
5. Government seeks fresh reports on Dangote refinery diesel quality: The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, is awaiting new reports to confirm the sulphur content of diesel produced by the Dangote refinery. The company has refuted claims of producing inferior fuel.
6. Government to spend N36bn to convert vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas: The Federal Government announced plans to spend N36bn on converting 30,000 petrol or diesel-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) within the next 90 days. The initiative includes distributing 30,000 CNG conversion kits free of charge nationwide.
7. Armed men kill police inspector and three civilians in Aba: A police inspector and three civilians were killed by armed men on Sunday morning in Aba, Abia State. The state Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka.
8. Army depot applicants in Zaria allegedly kill fellow applicant: In a shocking incident in Zaria, Kaduna State, applicants for the Nigerian Army Depot allegedly killed a fellow applicant. The victim, from Gombe State, had reportedly received nearly N1 million from his parents to aid his recruitment.
9. NDLEA foils attempts to smuggle drugs through Lagos airport: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) thwarted attempts by drug syndicates to smuggle cocaine and synthetic cannabis, known as “loud,” hidden in incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves, and ladies’ native wear. The interception occurred at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
10. APC sweeps Ebonyi local council polls, wins all seats: The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of Saturday’s local council polls. EBSIEC Chairman, Mr. Jossey Eze, announced that the APC secured all 13 chairmanship seats and 171 ward councilor positions in the state.
