Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated with the top headlines across Nigeria, featuring the manhunt for police killers, an extension of CBN’s deposit fee suspension, and the tragic death of 16 during a local festival in Anambra. Plus, crucial developments in security and governance are making waves across the nation.
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1. Police intensify manhunt for killers of officers in Lagos and Edo: The Nigerian Police Force has launched a crackdown to find those responsible for the deaths of three policemen in Lagos and Edo States within a week. The killing of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Augustine Osupayi by a mob in Lagos on Saturday has heightened concerns about jungle justice.
2. CBN extends suspension of deposit fees until March 2025: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an extension of its suspension on cash deposit processing fees until March 31, 2025. Individuals depositing over N500,000 and companies depositing over N3 million will continue to enjoy fee-free transactions during this period.
3. FG rules out secession, calls for unity among Nigerians: The Federal Government has firmly rejected any prospects of dividing Nigeria, stating that secession is not an option. The government emphasized that all Nigerians must live together, viewing it as an obligation rather than a choice.
4. Nigerian Army dismisses rumors of Chief of Army Staff’s death: The Nigerian Army has debunked false claims circulating online about the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. The rumors, propagated by a former aide, claimed Lagbaja had died of cancer, a report the Army swiftly refuted.
5. APC chairman Ganduje confident of Ondo governorship election win: APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious in the Ondo State governorship election on November 16. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, Ganduje highlighted the party’s stronghold in the South-West.
6. UK deports 44 Nigerian, Ghanaian asylum seekers in single flight: The United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians, marking its highest single flight deportation so far. This follows a controversial new policy by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to relocate migrants arriving on small boats to far-off territories like St. Helena.
7. Gunmen kill 16 during festival in Anambra: At least 16 people, mostly youths, were killed during the Onwa Asaa traditional festival in Nibo, Anambra State, after gunmen stormed the celebration. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, has left the community in mourning and heightened fears of insecurity in the region.
8. DSS replaces Tinubu’s Chief Security Officer with Rasheed Lawal: The Department of State Services (DSS) has removed Adegboyega Fasasi as Chief Security Officer to President Bola Tinubu, replacing him with Rasheed Atanda Lawal. The change in leadership within the president’s security team comes amid ongoing internal restructuring.
9. Oil marketer sentenced to 30 years for N47 million fraud: An Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced oil marketer Victor Ojomo and his company, Vijorm Oil Nigeria Limited, to 30 years in prison. Ojomo was found guilty of defrauding a businessman of N47,645,000 through a fraudulent oil deal.
10. Bandits kill three, abduct others in Katsina State: Bandits attacked Umguwar Bachaka in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State over the weekend, killing three residents and abducting several others. The attackers stormed the community late at night, shooting indiscriminately and causing panic among the residents.
