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 political shakeups in Kano State, a Senate ultimatum on Abuja demolitions, and the Nigerian military retiring hundreds of senior officers.
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1. Kano governor sacks SSG, abolishes Chief of Staff office
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday dismissed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, citing health concerns. Additionally, the governor announced the scrapping of the office of the Chief of Staff, previously held by Shehu Wada Sagagi.
2. Nigerian military retires 656 senior officers after 35 years of service
The Nigerian Armed Forces on Thursday officially retired 656 senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) after 35 years of service. The disengagement, held at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre in Oshodi, Lagos, featured a six-month demilitarization program and celebratory send-off.
3. Tinubu to present 2025 budget to National Assembly next week
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a Joint Session of the National Assembly on Tuesday next week. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed the development during Thursday’s plenary session.
4. FG assures compliance with new minimum wage by January 2025
The Federal Government has assured that states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will begin implementing the new national minimum wage by January 2025. This was disclosed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, during a meeting with senior civil servants in Abuja.
5. Police parade 7 ‘one chance’ suspects, recover 13 tinted vehicles in Abuja
The FCT Police Command has apprehended seven suspects involved in ‘one chance’ robberies. During the parade on Thursday, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu revealed the recovery of 13 tinted vehicles used for the crimes, attributing the arrests to intelligence gathering and surveillance efforts.
6. Over 129,000 Boko Haram terrorists, families surrender in 5 months
General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defense Staff, reported that 129,417 Boko Haram terrorists and their families surrendered to security forces between July and December 2024. He made the announcement during the 18th Africa Security Watch Conference held in Doha, Qatar.
7. INEC proposes computer-generated slips for voters without PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suggested the use of computer-generated voting slips for eligible voters without Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the recommendation on Thursday in Abuja, emphasizing the role of BVAS in elections.
8. Naira falls to N1,668 in parallel market, gains in official market
The Naira on Thursday depreciated to N1,668 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,600 the previous day. However, it recorded gains in the official foreign exchange market, appreciating to N1,534.6 per dollar.
9. Senate urges Wike to halt demolition of structures in FCT
The Senate has called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to suspend ongoing demolitions in Abuja, except for structures sanctioned by a court of law. The resolution was passed to ensure fairness and pending investigations by an ad-hoc Senate committee.
10. Senate orders arrest of Julius Berger MD for ignoring summons
The Senate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Julius Berger MD, Dr. Peer Lubasch, over his repeated failure to appear before its Committee on Works. The motion was led by Senator Osita Ngwu, with support from Senators Asuquo Ekpenyong and Mpigi Barinada.
