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 President Tinubu’s dismissal of five ministers, a court hearing on corruption allegations against Ganduje, and key updates on infrastructure projects, currency stability, and law enforcement crackdowns.
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1. President Tinubu dismisses five ministers in cabinet reshuffle:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed five ministers from his cabinet, marking a significant reshuffle in his administration. The affected ministers include Uju Kennedy (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo (State for Housing and Development), and Jamila Bio Ibrahim (Youth). The dismissal was announced on Wednesday.
2. Edo APC transition team not ready for peaceful handover, says commissioner:
Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has accused the 24-member transition team of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Pius Odubu, of being unprepared for the peaceful transition of power on November 12. Nehikhare claimed the APC team had refused to attend meetings of the joint transition committee, raising concerns about their commitment to ensuring a smooth handover.
3. Julius Berger given 7-day ultimatum on Abuja-Kano Highway contract:
The Federal Government has issued Julius Berger a seven-day deadline to accept its N740.79 billion offer to complete a section of the Abuja-Kano Highway, or face the termination of its contract. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, addressing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, stated that the project must be resolved within the week.
4. Kano court sets November 20 for hearing of Ganduje corruption suit:
A Kano State High Court has scheduled November 20 for the hearing of all pending applications in a case involving the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife Dr. Hafsat Ganduje, and six others. The suit relates to allegations of corruption and misappropriation of funds.
5. IMF reports stability in naira due to interest rate hikes and FX clearing:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted signs of stability in Nigeria’s currency, the naira. During a press briefing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, the IMF credited the stability to recent interest rate hikes and efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to clear foreign exchange backlogs.
6. Dangote Refinery starts petrol supply to oil marketers:
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun direct petrol sales to oil marketers, bypassing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Sources revealed that while some marketers are already purchasing directly from the refinery, others are focusing on importing petroleum, with hundreds of millions of litres expected to arrive in Nigeria within the next two weeks.
7. Canadian woman sentenced to 11 years for importing cannabis into Nigeria:
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced 41-year-old Canadian, Adrienne Munju, to 11 years in prison for importing 35.20 kilogrammes of Canadian Loud (Cannabis Sativa) into Nigeria. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu delivered the verdict on Wednesday, also offering her an option of a N100 million fine on the two charges filed against her by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
8. FG drops money laundering charges against Binance executive:
The Federal Government has withdrawn money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. Gambaryan had been facing $35 million in charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His discharge was reportedly due to health issues and diplomatic pressure.
9. Rivers police arrest three kidnappers terrorizing Port Harcourt-Owerri highway:
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended three notorious kidnappers responsible for a spate of armed robberies and kidnappings along the Port Harcourt-Owerri highway. The command confirmed the arrests, noting that the suspects were involved in the recent abduction of a corps member on the same route.
10. NSCDC arrests nine suspects for vandalism in Abuja:
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory has arrested nine suspects involved in vandalizing critical national infrastructure across Abuja. The arrests come as part of a broader campaign by the NSCDC to safeguard public assets and deter criminal activities targeting essential services.
