Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines shaping Nigeria, including Vice President Shettima’s revelation on Nigerians detained abroad, a major Hajj refund disbursement, Edo tribunal chaos, and updates on Nigeria’s rising debt concerns. Let’s dive into the key stories making waves across the nation!
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1. Shettima reveals 10,000 Nigerians detained abroad for immigration offences
Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed that at least 10,000 Nigerians have been detained this year for immigration offences across Africa and Europe. Despite this, he praised Nigerian immigrants for their immense contribution to the global economy, noting that Nigeria leads in diaspora remittances within West Africa.
2. FCT pilgrims board refunds N270 million for unrendered Hajj services
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board announced the disbursement of N270 million as refunds for services not rendered during the 2024 Hajj. Each pilgrim is set to receive N61,000, equivalent to 150 Riyals.
3. Akume urges northern politicians to delay presidential ambitions until 2031
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has advised northern political heavyweights to shelve their 2027 presidential ambitions. He urged them to wait until 2031, by which time President Bola Tinubu would have completed his second term.
4. Peter Obi meets Afe Babalola behind closed doors in Ado-Ekiti
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited legal icon and Afe Babalola University founder, Chief Afe Babalola, in Ado-Ekiti. The two leaders held a private meeting following Obi’s warm reception by Babalola’s aides.
5. Thugs attack governorship tribunal venue in Edo State
Suspected thugs disrupted the inaugural sitting of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal at the Edo State High Court Complex in Benin. Politicians and supporters of the APC and PDP were targeted with stones and dangerous objects during the chaos.
6. NASC appoints Andrew Nwoba as new Clerk of the Senate
The National Assembly Service Commission has appointed Andrew Ogbonnaya Nwoba as Clerk of the Senate. The appointment, which took effect from December 1, was announced following approval at the commission’s recent meeting.
7. Port Harcourt refinery 90% complete, NNPCL says
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reported that the new Port Harcourt refinery is over 90% completed. Once operational, the facility will process up to 210,000 barrels of crude per day, combining its two refineries’ capacity.
8. Naira appreciates to N1,550 in parallel market amid slight official decline
The Naira appreciated to N1,550 per dollar in the parallel market on Monday, improving from last weekend’s N1,555. However, it depreciated slightly to N1,538 per dollar in the official market after a week of steady gains.
9. Nigeria ranks fourth in U.S. military naturalization between 2020-2024
Nigeria has emerged as the fourth-highest country whose citizens were granted U.S. citizenship through military naturalization. Over 52,000 foreign service members were naturalized between 2020 and 2024.
10. Obasanjo warns Nigeria’s rising debt is burdening future generations
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed concern over Nigeria’s increasing debt profile, describing it as a major burden on current and future generations. He made the remarks during an interactive Zoom session titled “Boiling Point Arena.”
