Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here’s today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated with the top Newspaper headlines shaping Nigeria today, from the federal government’s plan to implement a new minimum wage, to the sentencing of the Offa bank robbers, and major legislative developments in the House of Representatives and Senate. Keep reading for key stories impacting governance, national reforms, and regional security concerns.
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1. Federal civil servants to receive new minimum wage by September end: The federal government has indicated that civil servants will begin receiving the new minimum wage payment before the end of September. The update was provided by Bawa Mokwa, Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, during a press briefing on Thursday.
2. Kwara court sentences Offa bank robbers to death: A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has sentenced five individuals involved in the brutal Offa bank robberies to death by hanging. The convicts, Ayoade Akinnibosun, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Adeola Abraham, Salahudeen Azeez, and Niyi Ogundiran, were responsible for a 2018 attack that left scores of people, including police officers, dead.
3. Senior prison officials suspended amid Bobrisky jail leak scandal: The Federal Government has suspended two senior officers at Kirikiri Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Lagos following reports that crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, received preferential treatment during his jail term. The suspension comes after an audio leak revealing Bobrisky’s special accommodation in prison.
4. House of Reps demands Dangote reveal refinery petroleum sale price: The House of Representatives has requested Aliko Dangote to disclose the price at which his refinery sells petroleum to NNPC Limited and other marketers. The request was made on Thursday after a motion by lawmaker Oboku Oforji, seeking greater transparency in Nigeria’s oil sector.
5. Minister praises Tinubu’s transformative policies ahead of Nigeria’s Independence: Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, praised President Bola Tinubu’s reforms during a press conference ahead of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. He highlighted the administration’s commitment to addressing past errors and pushing Nigeria toward becoming an economic superpower.
6. Jonathan refutes Sanusi’s $49.8 billion loss claim: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied claims made by Muhammadu Sanusi II, the former Emir of Kano, that Nigeria lost $49.8 billion under his administration. Speaking on Thursday, Jonathan insisted that such a loss would have made it impossible for the country to pay salaries at the time.
7. Bill to allow independent candidacy re-introduced in House of Reps: A bill seeking to amend Nigeria’s constitution to permit independent candidates has been re-introduced in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep Akin Rotimi, the bill passed its first reading on Thursday, marking a significant step toward political reforms in the country.
8. NiMet forecasts thunderstorms across Nigeria: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms across various regions of the country from Thursday to Saturday. States such as Kebbi, Ebonyi, Imo, and Cross River are expected to experience significant weather changes, according to NiMet’s latest weather outlook.
9. Senate passes South-West Development Commission Bill: The Nigerian Senate has passed the South-West Development Commission Establishment Bill for the third reading. The Bill, championed by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, aims to facilitate regional development in the South-West, marking a crucial legislative achievement on Thursday.
10. Eight killed in Imo State cult clash: At least eight people have been killed in a violent cult clash in the Awarra and Ochia communities of Imo State’s Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area. Local leaders are calling on the state government to step up security efforts to curb further violence in the area.
