Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines shaping events across Nigeria, including the APC’s win in Edo State, President Tinubu’s order to crack down on cybercrime, and the Nigerian Army’s battle against oil vandals. Additionally, see the latest on Big Brother Naija evictions and tragic insurgent activities in the North.
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1. APC wins Edo governorship election as Monday Okpebholo declared winner:
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, has been declared the winner of the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, the Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, announced the victory, marking another milestone for the ruling party in the state.
2. President Tinubu orders crackdown on cybercrime and car theft networks:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify efforts in combating cybercrime and transnational car theft. In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to ensuring the country does not become a haven for illicit activities, sending a clear message to the international community.
3. CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee expected to keep interest rates steady:
As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) begins its two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, analysts expect the benchmark interest rate to remain unchanged at 26.25 percent. With economic challenges still persistent, the committee is also likely to retain other policy measures introduced during its July meeting.
4. Tinubu congratulates APC’s Monday Okpebholo on Edo governorship victory:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo for his victory in the Edo State governorship election. Tinubu stated that Okpebholo’s win signifies the people’s confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its developmental agenda.
5. Nigerian Army neutralizes armed vandals and seizes illegal refinery sites:
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have neutralized two armed vandals, arrested 18 suspected oil thieves, and recovered AK-47 rifles during a raid. They also destroyed 13 illegal refinery sites and confiscated over 60,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, demonstrating continued efforts to combat oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the region.
6. 17 ISWAP fighters drown attempting to cross river near Nigeria-Niger border:
Seventeen members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) drowned while trying to cross a river along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border. According to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the insurgents perished between Kafetoa and Bulabulin Gaidam communities in Yobe State during an operation.
7. APC Rivers State chairman criticizes lawmakers over defection denials:
Rivers State APC Chairman, Chief Emeka Beke, has slammed 27 state lawmakers who denied defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Beke accused the lawmakers, led by Martin Amaewhule, of hypocrisy after they publicly joined the APC but now claim otherwise.
8. Atiku supports move to unseat PDP acting National Chairman Umar Damagum:
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly backed efforts to remove Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sources indicate that Atiku is lobbying members of the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) to push for Damagum’s removal ahead of crucial internal party decisions.
9. Three suspected robbers arrested in Lagos after terrorising Ogun community:
Three suspected armed robbers were apprehended at their hideout in Lagos after allegedly terrorising residents of the Ejirin community in Ogun State’s Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. Ogun State Police confirmed the arrest, stating it followed the capture of another gang member during a robbery in the Cele Ejirin community.
10. Three Big Brother Naija housemates evicted as show nears final stages:
Big Brother Naija housemates Handi, TJay, and Shaun were evicted during the Sunday Live Eviction show, leaving six contestants in the race for the grand prize. Their eviction came after eight weeks of competition in the “No Loose Guard” season of the reality TV show.
