Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including widespread fuel scarcity, an arrest over a shocking attempt to sell a child, and major developments in both local governance and national security.
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1. Fuel scarcity hits major Nigerian states as depots run dry: Widespread fuel scarcity has gripped Lagos, Ogun, parts of Abuja, Niger, and other states as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) depots run dry. Black marketers have taken advantage of the situation, selling fuel for between N1,300 and N1,500 per litre in affected areas.
2. CPPE warns nationwide protests could cost Nigeria N400bn daily: The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that the planned nationwide protests on August 1 could result in a daily loss of N400bn. CPPE Director/CEO Dr. Muda Yusuf highlighted the severe economic consequences for the country and its citizens.
3. Ogun woman arrested for attempting to sell her three-year-old daughter: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Yetunde Gbadebo, a 25-year-old woman, for attempting to sell her three-year-old daughter in Sagamu. Gbadebo was caught negotiating a N700,000 price for the toddler with a 38-year-old man, Sunday None.
4. Gunmen attack Customs base in Kebbi, kill one officer, abduct another: A Nigeria Customs Service patrol base in Koko, Kebbi State, was attacked by gunmen, resulting in the death of one officer and the abduction of another. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, was confirmed by Kebbi Area Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu.
5. Delta Court sentences man to 16 years for arson, conspiracy: Efajemue Israel Aziakpono has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a High Court in Kwale, Delta State, for conspiracy to commit arson and arson. Justice O.F. Enenmo ruled that Aziakpono’s sentences would run concurrently.
6. Lagos NLC urges members to work despite planned protests: The Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on its members to report to work during the planned protest period. Chairperson Mrs. Funmi Sessi advised organizers to stage their protests in their respective states instead of Lagos.
7. CBN clarifies claims process for dormant accounts: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that next of kin, legal representatives, or beneficial owners can claim unclaimed balances or funds in dormant accounts. The apex bank released this clarification in a report over the weekend.
8. Peter Obi supports planned nationwide protest over economic hardship: Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi has endorsed the planned nationwide protest against the current economic hardship. Youths are organizing the protest, set to occur between August 1 and 15, to address rising living costs.
9. Governor Abiodun blames “frustrated politicians” for #EndBadGovernance protests: Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has attributed the #EndBadGovernance protest gaining traction nationwide to “frustrated politicians.” He urged youths to avoid the protest and engage constructively with the government to address economic challenges.
10. Big Brother Naija Season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ kicks off with new housemates: Season 9 of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality TV show, tagged ‘No Loose Guard,’ began with the introduction of two pairs of housemates by the show’s anchor, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, on Sunday.
