Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here’s today’s update from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the latest top stories across Nigeria, including political tensions in Rivers State, tragic accidents in Lagos and Jigawa, and key developments in local governance, transport, and national security.
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1. Fubara refuses to ‘sell kidneys’ to remain Rivers State governor:
Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has hit back at his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, following political tensions between their camps. Fubara declared on Sunday that he would not compromise his principles or “sell his kidneys” to retain his position as governor, in response to comments made by Wike’s allies.
2. Senate committee backs local government autonomy amid constitution review:
The Senate Committee on the Constitution Review wrapped up its retreat in Kano with a unanimous agreement to push for full autonomy for local governments in the 1999 Constitution. However, the legislators were divided on the proposal to introduce state police, with members expressing differing views.
3. Federal Government hands over 64 CNG buses to unions and students:
As part of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebrations, the Federal Government on Sunday presented 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The buses are meant to ease transportation costs amid rising fuel prices.
4. Lion mauls handler at Obasanjo Wildlife Park in Ogun State:
A tragic incident occurred at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Abeokuta when a lion attacked and fatally injured one of its handlers, Babaji Daule. Police authorities have confirmed the case and an investigation is ongoing into the incident.
5. Senator Ndume condemns rampant corruption in Nigeria:
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has voiced his concerns about the widespread corruption in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists in Kano, Ndume criticized how corrupt individuals are often left unpunished and allowed to move freely in society, calling for urgent reforms.
6. Ogun PDP split deepens with election of two parallel chairmen:
The crisis within the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified as two factional chairmen, Abayomi Tella and Sikirullah Ogundele, emerged from parallel congresses. The divisions, centered around loyalty to former gubernatorial candidate Ladi Adebutu, further fragment the party in the state.
7. NNPC to supply Dangote refinery with crude in naira from October:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) will begin supplying crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in naira, starting October 1, 2024. This move, confirmed by the Technical Sub-Committee on Domestic Sales of Crude Oil in Local Currency, is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the local currency.
8. Five injured in Lagos accidents as cows are killed in car collision:
At least five people were injured in a road accident on Ifako Bridge in Ogudu, Lagos on Sunday. In a separate incident, two cows were killed after being struck by a vehicle in the Iyana-Oworo area. Both accidents highlight ongoing road safety challenges in the state.
9. Four teenage girls drown in Jigawa pond tragedy:
Tragedy struck Malkaderi village in Jigawa State’s Gagarawa Local Government Area when four teenage girls drowned in a pond on Saturday morning. The state police confirmed the incident and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
10. Adamawa man rescued after climbing high-tension pole demanding Tinubu’s resignation:
In a bizarre incident in Adamawa State, police rescued a young man who climbed a 33kv high-tension pole in Mayo-Belwa, insisting that President Bola Tinubu must resign before he would come down. The man was safely brought down and arrested for further questioning.
