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 the PDP’s strong response to Rabiu Kwankwaso’s remarks, a tragic tanker explosion in Niger State, and calls for the reversal of the fuel price hike. Also making headlines are the Senate’s delayed oil industry probe, fresh security concerns in Lagos, and political reshuffles ahead of Edo’s governorship election.
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1. PDP blasts Kwankwaso over ‘dead party’ remarks:
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for calling the party “dead.” Kwankwaso made the remark during an event in Katsina, but the PDP fired back, saying Kwankwaso holds little significance in Nigeria’s national politics today.
2. Senate committee delays probe into oil industry economic sabotage:
The Senate ad hoc committee investigating alleged economic sabotage in Nigeria’s petroleum industry has indefinitely postponed its public hearing. Initially set for September 10, the inquiry aims to expose wrongdoers in the industry who have impacted the nation for the past decade.
3. Tanker explosion kills 45 in Niger State accident:
A tragic accident involving a petrol tanker, a truck, and a passenger vehicle has left at least 45 people dead along the Agaie-Bida road in Niger State. The explosion occurred near Man-Woro village and claimed lives, with victims burned beyond recognition.
4. SERAP urges Tinubu to reverse illegal fuel price hike:
SERAP has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reverse the recent fuel price hike. The organization claims the increase is unconstitutional and burdens Nigerians already struggling with rising costs.
5. Atiku warns against VAT increase amid economic hardship:
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the government’s plan to raise VAT, warning it will worsen Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis. Atiku described the move, coupled with recent fuel price hikes, as a danger to the country’s economic growth.
6. Ex-Akwa Ibom deputy governor blames PDP’s weakness for Wike’s threats:
Former Akwa Ibom deputy governor, Dr. Chris Ekpenyong, has blamed the PDP’s weakened state for allowing Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT, to issue threats against states governed by the party. Ekpenyong said Wike’s behavior would not have been tolerated when the PDP was stronger.
7. Dangote refinery may export petrol as NNPCL stalls on purchasing deal:
The Dangote refinery is reportedly considering exporting its petrol as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has yet to agree to be the sole buyer. This comes amidst the ongoing challenges facing the fuel supply chain in Nigeria.
8. Three dead, 17 injured in Lagos multiple accidents:
Multiple road accidents in Lagos have claimed three lives and left 17 others injured. The tragic incidents occurred along Maryland, and Lagos State emergency services have confirmed the casualties and ongoing recovery efforts.
9. Gunmen kill 20-year-old man in Lagos:
A 20-year-old man was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Lagos’ Okokomaiko area. The attackers chased and shot the victim multiple times. Lagos Police confirmed the incident, stating it occurred late at night on Friday.
10. Four Obaseki aides resign ahead of Edo governorship election:
With the Edo State governorship election approaching, four of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s aides have resigned. The resignations include key figures from Oredo and Ikpoba Okha Local Government Areas, sparking speculation about the political landscape in the state.
