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 a government investigation into a prison scandal involving Bobrisky, a major arrest of a former governor, and critical agreements with the UAE for Nigerian airlines. Plus, updates on a high-profile court ruling and growing concerns over public health and police misconduct in Lagos.
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1. Minister warns NCoS officials involved in Bobrisky scandal will face punishment:
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on Friday that any Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) officials involved in the apartment-for-prison scandal involving crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, will be held accountable. Speaking during his one-year anniversary briefing, he vowed no personnel found guilty in the ongoing probe would be spared.
2. Nigeria secures flight agreements with UAE for airline reciprocity:
Ahead of Emirates Airlines resuming flights to Nigeria on October 1, the Nigerian government has successfully finalized an agreement with the United Arab Emirates, ensuring reciprocal rights for Nigerian airlines to fly to UAE cities, including Dubai.
3. Former Taraba governor arrested over alleged N27 billion fraud:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested former Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku, on Friday for allegedly misappropriating N27 billion. The arrest took place at his Abuja residence, as investigations into the allegations continue.
4. President Tinubu appoints seven executive directors for NTA:
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, appointed seven new executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The announcement, made by his media aide Bayo Onanuga, confirmed Ayo Adewuyi’s reappointment as the Executive Director of News.
5. Minister explains 45% rise in passport fees due to exchange rate:
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, justified the recent 45% increase in passport fees, citing fluctuations in the exchange rate between the naira and the dollar. Tunji-Ojo made the clarification during a press briefing on Friday.
6. Federal High Court remands four bloggers for cyberstalking GTBank CEO:
Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Lagos Federal High Court ordered the remand of four bloggers on Friday for allegedly cyberstalking and spreading false information about Guaranty Trust Holding Company CEO, Segun Agbaje.
7. Lagos police summon officers involved in extortion of NYSC members:
The Lagos State Police Command has summoned four officers accused of extorting N1 million from National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The incident was reported on social media, sparking an internal investigation.
8. Orchid Shopping Centre sealed over public health concerns:
The Lagos Wastewater Management Office sealed Orchid Shopping Centre in Eti-Osa on Friday due to concerns about public health violations. The action was confirmed by the state’s Environment Commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab.
9. House of Representatives summons EFCC, Correctional Service, Bobrisky over corruption allegations:
The House of Representatives has summoned the EFCC Chairman, the Nigerian Correctional Service Comptroller General, Bobrisky, and VeryDarkMan over corruption allegations related to the ongoing Bobrisky prosecution. The committee intends to probe these accusations further.
10. Court orders INEC to recognize Labour Party candidates for Ondo governorship:
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Chief Olusola Ebiseni and Dayo Awude as the Labour Party’s candidates for the Ondo governorship and deputy governorship elections scheduled for November 16.
