Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories making waves across Nigeria, including President Tinubu’s push for Senate confirmations, Amnesty International’s report on police brutality, the Senate’s debate on tax reforms, and progress in national infrastructure and security.
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- Tinubu urges Senate to confirm PSC nominees:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Senate to confirm four nominees for the Police Service Commission (PSC). The nominees include retired DIG Buba Ringim, retired Justice Adamu Paul Galumje, Christine Ladi Dabup, and Abdulfatah Muhammed. Tinubu’s request underscores his commitment to strengthening the PSC’s oversight of police affairs. - Amnesty accuses police of excessive force during protests:
Amnesty International has alleged that Nigerian police used excessive force during the #EndBadGovernance protests from August 1 to 10, resulting in 24 fatalities across six states. Country Director Isa Sanusi presented these findings during a media briefing, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice. - Senate debates tax reform bills after Tinubu’s submission:
The Senate passed for a second reading four controversial tax reform bills submitted by President Tinubu. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele led the discussion, with senators debating the proposed measures, which aim to revamp Nigeria’s tax system. - Government spends N8.8bn repairing vandalized transmission towers:
The Federal Government has revealed it spent over N8.8 billion to restore 128 vandalized transmission towers. This disclosure was made by TCN Managing Director Suleiman Ahmed Abdulaziz at a power sector meeting in Abuja, emphasizing the cost of maintaining critical infrastructure. - House of Representatives confirms Oluyede as army chief:
The House of Representatives has approved Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff following a recommendation by Babajimi Benson, chairman of the Defense Committee. The approval reinforces the government’s trust in Oluyede’s leadership of the Nigerian Army. - Naira strengthens against dollar in parallel market:
The naira appreciated to N1,740 per dollar in the parallel market, improving from N1,745 the previous day. Similarly, the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) recorded an appreciation to N1,644.86, signaling a positive trend for the currency. - FCT court to hear DSS lawsuit against SERAP:
A Federal Capital Territory court is set to hear a case between the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). Represented by senior lawyers Tayo Oyetibo and Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SERAP seeks to address alleged rights violations before Justice Yusuf Halilu. - Port Harcourt refinery faces scrutiny over petroleum claims:
The Port Harcourt Refining Company came under scrutiny after reports suggested petroleum products recently loaded were not freshly refined but stored for three years. The claim raises questions about the facility’s operational capacity despite rehabilitation efforts. - New 27,000 bpd refinery approved for Gombe State:
The Federal Government has approved a license for Process Design and Development Limited to construct a 27,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Gombe State. The project, overseen by the Petroleum Regulatory Authority, aims to boost Nigeria’s refining capacity. - Protesters oppose traditional ruler’s imposition in Ajah:
Ajah community members staged a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly, opposing the appointment of a traditional ruler. They argued the matter was still in court and demanded that the government respect the pending litigation and maintain the status quo.
