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 ongoing hunger protests, a tragic fire incident in Ogun State, and significant developments in national governance and security.
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1. Hunger protests continue nationwide with organizers standing firm: The hunger protest persists across the country as organizers remain steadfast, demanding that their concerns be addressed before considering any retreat.
2. Governor imposes 24-hour curfew in Jos/Bukuru to curb unrest: Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has enforced a 24-hour curfew in Jos/Bukuru metropolis to control the actions of individuals exploiting the nationwide protest to incite violence.
3. Amnesty International calls for inquiry into fatal shootings in Kano: Amnesty International has urged Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to establish an independent judicial commission to investigate the fatal shooting of at least 10 protesters in Kurna and Kofar Nasarawa, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into security agencies’ conduct and the alleged involvement of hired thugs.
4. PDP urges Tinubu administration to acknowledge failure amid protests: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to admit its shortcomings and seek alternative solutions to the country’s challenges, citing the ongoing protests and a recent Presidential broadcast as evidence of the administration’s insensitivity towards Nigerians.
5. Oil marketers explain fuel queues amid ongoing hunger protests: Oil marketers have attributed the reappearance of fuel queues in many states to the halt in petroleum product supplies by dealers, who aim to prevent asset losses amid the nationwide hunger protests.
6. Federal Government disburses N570bn to states for livelihood support: President Bola Tinubu announced the release of N570bn to all 36 states to bolster livelihood support for citizens, revealing that Nigeria spends N2tn monthly on importing Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel).
7.Governor Obaseki blames Federal Government policies for economic hardship: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, criticized Federal Government policies for the nation’s economic difficulties. In response, hunger protesters in Edo held a church service on the streets, singing and calling for an end to bad governance.
8. 27-year-old man dies in midnight fire in Ogun State: A 27-year-old man, Tolu Falansa, was found dead following a midnight fire in his Owode-Yewa apartment in Ogun State. Falansa was discovered lying beside his motorcycle in a smoke-filled room.
9. Benue widow and family fall ill after consuming pap: A widow, Amina Isah, and her six children and grandchildren fell ill after consuming pap in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The affected children include Benjamin, Piko, Esther, Hassan, Emmanuel, and one other.
10. Ekiti police arrest ex-convict and others for violent crimes: The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adeniran Akinwale, announced the arrest of ex-convict Omowaye Ayodele and two others, Ojo Temidayo and Busari Lookman, who confessed to their involvement in killings, kidnappings, and attacks on Point of Sales operators in Ado Ekiti.
