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 Obasanjo’s refinery inspection tour, Peter Obi’s visit to Niger State leaders, a controversial N10 billion allocation for National Assembly leaders, and other significant developments in politics, security, and local governance.
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1. Obasanjo tours Port Harcourt, Warri refineries to verify operational status
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo toured the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries following an invitation from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The visit aimed to confirm the refineries’ operational status, with NNPCL assuring Obasanjo of improved efficiency and a profit-driven approach.
2. Peter Obi meets Babangida, Abdulsalami in Minna for national unity talks
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited Minna, Niger State, to meet former military leaders General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar. Obi emphasized the importance of nation-building and fostering unity across Nigeria.
3. National Assembly leaders allocated N10 billion for rent, furniture in 2024 budget
Reports revealed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, and their deputies were allocated N10 billion for rent and furniture in the 2024 supplementary FCT budget, sparking public concern amid economic hardship.
4. El-Rufai visits former chief of staff at Kaduna correctional facility
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai visited his former Chief of Staff, Bashir Saidu, at the Kaduna Correctional Service facility. Saidu is facing charges related to money laundering and other financial offenses.
5. NNPP chairman warns Tinubu over ‘anti-people policies,’ rules out Kwankwaso’s defection
NNPP Chairman Hashim Suleiman Dungurawa urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his administration’s policies, warning of potential electoral consequences in 2027. He also dismissed rumors of Kwankwaso defecting to the APC.
6. Peter Obi denies Labour Party merger with PDP, NNPP
Labour Party’s Peter Obi refuted claims of a merger agreement with PDP or NNPP. He clarified that no official discussions or deals have been reached between the opposition parties.
7. Fubara insists defected lawmakers lost their seats permanently
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara defended presenting the 2025 budget to three lawmakers, asserting that the 27 defected legislators had permanently forfeited their Assembly seats after crossing to the APC.
8. Osun pastor stabbed to death while resolving couple’s dispute
Bishop Shina Olaribigbe of Rapture Empowerment International Church in Osogbo was fatally stabbed while attempting to mediate a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, causing shock in the community.
9. Catholic priest arrested over boy’s death in New Year firework incident
Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya of St. Columbus Catholic Church in Imo State was arrested after a firework incident during New Year celebrations resulted in the death of a young boy and injuries to others.
10. Fire destroys property in Lagos one-storey building blaze
A fire engulfed a one-storey building in Lekki, Lagos, destroying household items, including furniture and appliances. Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage while investigations into the cause are ongoing.
