Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including the federal government’s promise to end the fuel crisis, a court case involving local elections in Rivers State, and growing concerns over economic hardship from Yoruba elders.
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1. Federal government promises an end to fuel crisis: The federal government has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel crisis will soon be resolved. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, stated this after a meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima. He was joined by NNPCL boss Mele Kyari, who reassured Nigerians that the fuel supply chain will stabilize shortly.
2. Chris Ngige questioned by ICPC over contract racketeering: Former Minister Chris Ngige was questioned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday. The inquiry is linked to his alleged involvement in contract and job racketeering during his tenure in office under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
3. Dangote Group denies lifting fuel for NNPCL from refinery: Dangote Group has debunked reports claiming that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has begun lifting petrol from its refinery. Group Communications Officer Anthony Chiejina clarified that while negotiations are ongoing, no deal has been finalized yet with NNPCL regarding fuel supply.
4. Court reserves ruling in APC suit against INEC over Rivers LG polls: The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved its judgment in the case filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over local government elections in Rivers State. Justice Peter Lifu stated that the judgment date will be communicated to the parties involved.
5. Edwin Clark petitions IGP, demands Wike’s arrest over threats: Elder statesman Edwin Clark has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, urging the immediate arrest of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Clark accused Wike of making threats to ignite violence in PDP-governed states, calling for urgent action against the minister.
6. Bandit leader Bello Turji threatens government in viral video: Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, in a new video, has declared that neither he nor his gang fears death. Turji issued a warning to the government over the deployment of service chiefs to fight insurgency in the North West, threatening further retaliation.
7. Suspect arrested after Osun highway robbery, rape incident: A suspect has been arrested following a robbery on the Ife/Osu Highway where armed robbers shot a driver and raped a female passenger. The incident, which took place early Wednesday, left travelers in fear, but authorities are pursuing other suspects.
8. Yoruba elders urge Tinubu to tackle Nigeria’s economic hardship: The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the severe economic hardship facing Nigerians. In a statement, the group emphasized that while they are hopeful for positive change, there is widespread suffering that requires immediate attention.
9. Nigerian Army neutralizes terrorists, frees captives in Mandara mountains: The Nigerian Army, alongside other security forces, successfully raided a terrorist hideout in the Mandara mountains, neutralizing several insurgents. The operation also led to the rescue of captives, although some terrorists managed to escape.
10. US rapper Rich Homie Quan dies at 33: Popular American rapper Dequantes Lamar, known as Rich Homie Quan, has passed away at the age of 33. The Atlanta-based artist, who rose to fame in 2013, reportedly died in Georgia on Thursday. Fans and fellow musicians mourn the tragic loss.
