Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines shaping Nigeria, including a deadly clash in Jigawa State, the interception of trafficked children in Abuja, and fresh updates on telecom tariffs, currency depreciation, and Nigeria’s global military ranking.
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- 11 killed in Jigawa clash as Fulani elder mourns five children
At least 11 people were killed, and 31 huts were set ablaze during a clash between Hausa and Fulani communities in Gululu village, Jigawa State. Fulani elder Suleiman Abubakar Jahun, who lost five children, described the tragic incident, which has left the community in mourning.
- Telecom tariffs set to rise as minister consults stakeholders
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has announced an impending increase in telecom tariffs. Speaking after a stakeholders’ meeting with mobile network operators in Abuja, he clarified that the hike would not reach 100% and assured continued consultations.
- Court dismisses Emefiele’s application in $4.5bn fraud case
A Lagos court has dismissed former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele’s plea challenging its jurisdiction in a fraud case involving $4.5bn and N2.8bn. Justice Rahman Oshodi ruled the court competent to hear the charges against Emefiele and co-defendant Henry Omoile.
- Police intercept 59 trafficked children in Abuja
Police in Abuja have intercepted a bus carrying 59 children, aged 4 to 12, suspected to be victims of trafficking. The operation, led by DSP Sarki Umar, occurred along the Abuja-Kano route, raising concerns over child trafficking activities in the region.
- MNJTF kills 310 terrorists in Lake Chad operation
The Multinational Joint Task Force has neutralized 310 terrorists and destroyed key logistics hubs during Operation Lake Sanity 2 in the Lake Chad region. At a medal parade in Chad, Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Salau praised the troops’ success in combating insurgency.
- Gunmen abduct two Catholic sisters in Anambra
Two Catholic nuns, Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette Okoli, were abducted by gunmen along Ufuma Road in Anambra State. The Sisters were returning from a vocational association meeting when the incident occurred, leaving the community in shock.
- China backs Kano-Kaduna railway with $254m loan
The China Development Bank has approved a $254.76m loan to support Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna railway project. This funding is expected to ensure uninterrupted progress on the critical infrastructure, a vital link in Nigeria’s transportation network.
- Governor Abba Yusuf unshaken about 2027 reelection
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed confidence about his leadership ahead of the 2027 elections. Yusuf stated that he is unperturbed, emphasizing that leadership is divinely ordained and focusing on fulfilling his mandate.
- Naira weakens further as forex pressure mounts
The Naira depreciated to N1,655 per dollar in the parallel market and N1,545 in the official forex market on Wednesday, reflecting growing pressures on Nigeria’s currency amidst economic challenges.
- Nigeria’s military drops to 39th in global firepower ranking
Nigeria’s Armed Forces have dropped to 39th in the 2024 Global Firepower rankings, continuing a decline from 36th in 2023 and 35th in 2022. The rankings, which assess military strength across 145 countries, highlight areas for improvement in Nigeria’s defense capabilities.
