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 the West African Examinations Council’s mass result withholding, significant updates from the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, and major developments in national security and governance.
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1. WAEC withholds results of over 200,000 students over alleged malpractice: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that it has withheld the results of 215,267 candidates from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) due to allegations of examination malpractice. Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of the National Office, made the announcement in Lagos on Monday.
2. IGP reveals Sudanese crisis mastermind among #EndBadGovernance protest organizers: Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun reported that a man, identified as one of the masterminds behind the Sudan crisis, was involved in organizing the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. The foreign national, who was later traced to the Labour House, managed to escape, leaving behind critical documents related to his activities.
3. NYSC accuses University of Calabar of fraudulently mobilizing 101 graduates: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has accused the University of Calabar of fraudulently mobilizing 101 graduates for the national service during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service years. The NYSC stated that out of the 101 mobilized, 99 were graduates and two were exempted.
4. Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu resumes duty after court nullifies impeachment: Comrade Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has resumed his duties following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified his impeachment. Shaibu has urged his staff, who have yet to return to work, to resume immediately or face consequences.
5. Floods devastate communities in Jigawa, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kebbi, causing deaths and displacement: Severe flooding in Jigawa, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kebbi states has resulted in at least seven deaths, with numerous homes and farmlands submerged. The floods have also displaced many residents and damaged major highways, severely disrupting mobility.
6. President Tinubu inaugurates Nigeria’s first batch of CNG buses: President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the first batch of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The 20 buses, produced by local manufacturer Innoson Motors, mark a significant step in Nigeria’s push for sustainable public transportation.
7. Kano police report no deaths during #EndBadGovernance protest despite video evidence: The Kano State Police Commissioner, Salman-Dogo Garba, stated that no deaths occurred in Kano during the #EndBadGovernance protest, despite video evidence suggesting otherwise. The police also paraded suspects involved in the protests.
8. ICPC summons former Kaduna aide over alleged N11 billion rail project scam: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has summoned Mr. Jimi Lawal, a former Special Adviser to ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations involving a fraudulent Light Rail Project valued at N11 billion.
9. Nigeria emerges as key supplier of high-tech military hardware to African nations: The Federal Government has announced that many African countries are now relying on Nigeria for high-tech military hardware. According to Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has become a significant player in the defense sector under the current administration.
10. Council of State meeting to gather all former presidents and heads of state at Aso Rock Villa: All living former Nigerian presidents and heads of state are expected to attend a Council of State meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa. The meeting will focus on recent nationwide events, including the #EndBadGovernance protests, economic issues, food security, and national security.
