Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including the Labour Party’s condemnation of Ndume’s removal as chief whip, President Tinubu’s appointment of Didi Esther Walson-Jack as Head of Civil Service, and the walkout by Katsina lawmakers over phone policy directives.
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1. Labour Party condemns Ndume’s removal as chief whip: The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has criticized the ousting of Senator Ali Ndume from his position as chief whip of the Senate. During Wednesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced a letter from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) requesting Ndume’s removal from his role as a principal officer in the 10th Senate.
2. President Tinubu appoints new Head of Civil Service: President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. This appointment, effective from August 14, 2024, was announced by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
3. Katsina lawmakers walk out over phone policy: A dramatic scene unfolded at the Katsina State Government House on Wednesday when members of the state House of Assembly walked out of a scheduled meeting with Governor Dikko Radda. The protest was sparked by security personnel’s instruction to leave mobile phones at the reception before entering the council chamber.
4. Gunmen kill village head and abduct residents in Kaduna: In Kachia LGA of Kaduna State, gunmen have killed the Village Head of Kurmin-Kare, Ishaya Barnabas, and abducted three other residents. The attack occurred early Tuesday morning, according to a local resident, Shehu Baba.
5. President Tinubu seeks Senate approval for N6.2 trillion appropriation: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a request to the Senate for approval of a 2024 supplementary appropriation totaling N6.2 trillion. The letter was presented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the session on Wednesday.
6. University of Ibadan students protest over electricity and tuition hikes: Students at the University of Ibadan staged a protest on Wednesday in response to the university’s implementation of a 10-hour electricity supply on campus and an increase in tuition fees by the administration.
7. Local government chairmen resign after Supreme Court ruling: Following last week’s Supreme Court ruling that granted local government autonomy, the 401 chairmen and members of the caretaker committees governing the 62 local governments and council development areas in Osun State submitted their resignations on Wednesday.
8.Rising fuel costs reported by energy marketers: The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria has reported that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) reached N1,117 per litre as of July 16, 2024. During a webinar with journalists on Wednesday, MEMAN also indicated that the landing costs for diesel and aviation fuel were N1,157 and N1,127 per litre, respectively.
9. Student Loan Scheme launched with N32 billion funding: The Student Loan Scheme, a key initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, officially began on Wednesday. The program will disburse N32 billion in loans to eligible applicants.
10. PDP calls for political solution to Rivers State crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged for a political resolution to the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. During a recent meeting, PDP governors reiterated their push for a power shift in 2027, encouraging fellow leaders to collaborate for the party’s return to national power.
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