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 a bold FCTA ultimatum on undeveloped plots in Abuja, a major NDLEA raid on a senator’s home, and Dangote Refinery’s legal battle to halt petroleum importation. Plus, power outages hit Northern Nigeria, Bobrisky faces fresh immigration scrutiny, and more.
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1. FCTA gives 3-month ultimatum for undeveloped plots and uncompleted buildings
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a 90-day notice to owners of uncompleted buildings and undeveloped plots in Abuja to either complete their projects or risk losing them. This decision is aimed at curbing the growth of illegal settlements in these areas, which have become hubs for shanties and squatters.
2. NDLEA raids home of Kwara senator, seizes drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the raid on the Ilorin residence of Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru of Kwara South, where a consignment of drugs was discovered. NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa disclosed that the senator’s recent attack on the agency was an attempt to deflect attention from the ongoing investigation.
3. Dangote Refinery seeks to halt petroleum importation licenses
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and other companies over the issuance of import licenses for petroleum products. The refinery claims that the continuous importation of refined products is undermining its operations, as it produces 650,000 barrels of fuel daily.
4. Nigeria Immigration names Bobrisky a person of interest amid naira abuse case
The Nigeria Immigration Service has named social media personality Bobrisky (Okuneye Idris) as a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. Bobrisky was intercepted at the Sème border while allegedly attempting to flee the country. This development follows his six-month prison sentence for naira abuse earlier in 2024.
5. Cultists kill two in Rivers State after weekend violence
Suspected cultists have killed two people at Odiokwu junction in Rivers State’s Ahoada East Local Government Area, just a day after five others were slain in the nearby Edeoha community. The recent violence has raised concerns over rising cult-related activities in the region.
6. Osun PDP chairman warns Ganduje over inciting political comments
Osun State PDP Chairman Sunday Bisi has cautioned APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje against making inflammatory statements that could lead to unrest in the Southwest. This follows Ganduje’s recent remarks at a political gathering in Ondo State, where he declared his party’s intention to dominate the region politically.
7. National grid collapse leaves nine Northern states in blackout
Nine states in Northern Nigeria were hit by a power outage on Monday after yet another collapse of the national grid. The Nigeria Consumer Protection Network’s president, Kunle Olubiyo, expressed frustration over the frequent collapses, which continue to disrupt power supply across the region.
8. Bandits kill three in Niger State road ambush
Bandits attacked vehicles along the Bangi-Kotonkoro road in Niger State, killing three people on Sunday morning. The gunmen blocked the road, targeting passing vehicles, which led to the fatal shooting of three individuals as part of a broader pattern of insecurity in the area.
9. Defence Headquarters denies appointing acting Army Chief
The Defence Headquarters has debunked rumors regarding the appointment of an acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). In a statement, the DHQ clarified that no such position exists within the Armed Forces, following speculations about new military leadership.
10. Naira appreciates to N1,715 on the parallel market
The Naira has strengthened slightly against the dollar in the parallel market, trading at N1,715 per dollar, a marginal improvement from last weekend’s N1,725. However, official data from FMDQ showed a slight depreciation in the NAFEM indicative exchange rate, closing at N1,603.16 per dollar.
