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 a major bandit attack in Kaduna, infrastructure developments in Lagos, and significant updates from Borno State’s flood crisis.
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1. Bandits attack church service in Kaduna, killing 3 and kidnapping 30:
Bandits attacked a church service in Bakinpah-Maro, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, resulting in the feared death of three people and the kidnapping of 30 others. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has yet to receive an official police response, but former Kajuru LGA chairman Cafra Caino confirmed the tragic details.
2. Lagos reopens Odo Iya Alaro Bridge sections amid crackdown on infrastructure abuse:
The Lagos State government has reopened the Ojota/Maryland sections of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards infrastructure abuse. Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat criticized the frequent theft of manhole covers and other bridge components, leading to the decision to restore the bridge for vehicular use.
3. Zamfara governor reveals inherited N250 billion financial shortfall:
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has disclosed that he inherited an empty treasury from his predecessor, Bello Matawalle. Lawal revealed during a Channels TV interview that over N250 billion was unaccounted for when he took office.
4. Senator Ndume calls for dredging of flood-affected Borno communities:
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has urged the federal government to dredge flood-affected communities in Borno State to alleviate the water crisis and rescue trapped residents. Ndume’s statement highlights the ongoing struggle of residents still stranded due to severe flooding.
5. President Tinubu visits flood-ravaged Maiduguri, meets with Shehu of Borno:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Maiduguri on Monday to offer condolences to residents affected by recent floods. During his visit, he also met with the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar-Garbai, whose palace was damaged by the flooding.
6. Police repel attack on Njaba Divisional Headquarters by IPOB/ESN members:
Police operatives successfully thwarted an attack on the Njaba Divisional Headquarters by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, confirmed the successful defense during a press briefing.
7. Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 32.15% in August, NBS reports:
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a decrease in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate to 32.15% in August. This marks the second consecutive decline in inflation for 2024, following a peak of 34.19% in June.
8. Panic in Abuja suburb Mpape after mini earth tremor:
Residents of Mpape, an Abuja suburb, are in a state of alarm following a mini earth tremor that has been ongoing for three days. The tremor has caused concern in the densely populated area, which is situated close to the affluent district of Maitama.
9. Gunmen kill five in Plateau State, following recent attacks:
Gunmen have killed five people in the Mbar community of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, following previous attacks in Congo and Zarap communities. The latest incident, occurring on Sunday night, adds to the escalating violence in the area.
10. Lagos man arrested for killing neighbor and her son over dispute:
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Vincent Upkpai for allegedly murdering his neighbor, Gloria, and her son following a dispute over cleaning duties. The violent incident occurred on September 15, 2024, in the Elemoro area of Lagos.
