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Nigerian Newspapers Summary

Good morning! Here is todayโ€™s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including a warning from Dangote Refineries about substandard petrol imports, notable defections to the APC ahead of Ondoโ€™s governorship election, and a tragic farm murder in Osun State. Plus, updates on police arrests linked to cybercrime, and calls for the release of minors on trial in Abuja. Stay tuned for all the key stories impacting Nigeria today.

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  1. Dangote Refineries warns of substandard petrol imports amid price competition

Dangote Refineries has cautioned against competitors who claim they can sell petrol below the refinery’s price of N990 per litre, stating that these products are likely substandard. The refinery, which began production on September 15, emphasized the importance of quality assurance in petroleum distribution.

  1. Ondo PDP chieftains defect to APC ahead of governorship election

Several key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo Stateโ€™s Akoko Northeast Local Government, including former House of Representatives member Stephen Olemija, have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) just days before the upcoming governorship election, signaling a shift in local political alliances.

  1. โ€˜Professorโ€™ sentenced for impersonation in 2019 UTME by Abuja court

An Abuja Chief Magistratesโ€™ Court has sentenced Jide Josiah Jisos to six months in prison for impersonating a professor during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) apprehended Jisos in a monitoring exercise aimed at curbing malpractice.

  1. Minister Momoh defends Tinubuโ€™s economic decisions as necessary for Nigeria

Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh has defended President Bola Tinubuโ€™s challenging economic reforms, describing them as vital for resolving Nigeriaโ€™s issues. Momoh assured the public that the presidentโ€™s decisions are in the best interest of the nation.

  1. Northern leaders demand release of minors on trial for treason

Following widespread criticism, Bauchi and Kano governors, along with the Arewa Consultative Forum, are calling for the release of minors charged with treason over their involvement in a recent hunger protest in Abuja. The trial of the minors has sparked concerns over childrenโ€™s rights.

  1. Peter Obi clarifies ‘church vigils into night shifts’ comment amid backlash

Labour Partyโ€™s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has addressed backlash over his suggestion to convert โ€œchurch vigils into night shifts,โ€ clarifying that his comments were misinterpreted. Obiโ€™s media aide explained that his statement aimed to encourage work-life balance, not diminish religious practices.

  1. Edo Police dismisses officer accused of exploiting colleagueโ€™s misconduct

The Edo State Police Command has dismissed Inspector Edith Uduma after she was found to have used her colleague’s misconduct as an opportunity for extortion. Udumaโ€™s husband was also implicated in the alleged scheme to obtain money from dismissed officer Sgt. Abraham.

  1. Son allegedly decapitates father on Osun farm in suspected murder case

Osun State Police are holding a man named Saidi, suspected of decapitating his father, Bale, on his farm in Ilusi. The tragic incident occurred on the day Bale was set to begin his harvest, leaving the community shocked and grieving.

  1. Ogun police pursue driver in fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway hit-and-run

The Ogun State Police Command is searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run that killed two people, a driver and a passenger, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident took place near the NIPCO Gas Filling Station late Saturday night.

  1. Nigeria Police arrest 130 foreigners over cybercrimes, national security threats

The Nigeria Police Force has detained 130 foreign nationals for suspected cybercrime and security breaches. Seventeen Nigerians were also apprehended in connection to the high-level cybercrimes that targeted national security, according to police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

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