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 military’s challenge to Amnesty International’s claims, heightened tension at Kano Emir’s palace, explosions in Zamfara, and major developments in security, governance, and the economy.
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1. Military challenges Amnesty International over custody death claims
The Nigerian military has invited Amnesty International to substantiate its claims that 10,000 civilians died in military custody during the Boko Haram conflict. The military described the allegations as “malicious, shocking, and mischievous,” dismissing them as baseless.
2. Kano government blames FG for Emir’s palace blockade
The Kano State Government on Friday accused the Federal Government of being behind the blockade of the Kano Emir’s palace. Armed police and DSS operatives sealed off the palace entrance, creating heightened tension in the area.
3. Explosions rock Zamfara’s Dansadau district
Two explosive devices detonated at separate locations in the Dansadau District of Zamfara’s Maru LGA. The blasts occurred on the roads connecting Dansadau to Malamawa and Malele, causing panic in the area.
4. House of Reps moves to curb budget delays, supplementary bills
The House of Representatives has introduced two bills aimed at addressing delays in budget presentation by the president and governors. The bills also seek to limit the number of supplementary budgets passed annually to manage funding shortfalls efficiently.
5. Kaduna police arrest two suspected gun runners
The Kaduna State Police Command arrested two suspected gun runners, Zubairu Musa and Nasiru Saidu, natives of Katsina State. They were apprehended during a routine patrol on the Zaria-Jos Road by officers from the 47 Police Mobile Force Squadron.
6. Two operatives injured in Anambra gun battle with assailants
A police officer and an Anambra Vigilante operative sustained injuries during a gunfight with unidentified assailants at a checkpoint in the Ajali community, Orumba North LGA. Security forces are investigating the incident.
7. 18 senior police officers dismissed, 19 others demoted
The Police Service Commission (PSC) announced the dismissal of 18 senior officers and demotion of 19 others over misconduct. The PSC’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
8. Naira gains N200 against dollar as Nigeria posts N5.81tr trade surplus
The naira recorded a significant recovery on Friday, appreciating to N1,515 per dollar from N1,715 the previous day. The boost follows a National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report showing a N5.81 trillion trade surplus in Q3 2024.
9. Army reopens Malaysia Market in Imo after three-week closure
The Nigerian Army reopened the Malaysia Market in Onuimo, Imo State, which was shut three weeks ago following an attack on a military checkpoint by suspected IPOB members that killed two soldiers. Maj-Gen Hassan Dada, GOC of the 82 Division, officiated the reopening.
10. Shettima urges banks to improve naira availability to public
Vice-President Kashim Shettima called on Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to ensure the smooth distribution of naira notes. Speaking at the 2024 Bankers’ Committee Retreat in Abuja, he also criticized some Point of Sale (PoS) agents for practices hampering cash availability.
