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Nigerian Newspapers Summary

Good morning! Hereโ€™s todayโ€™s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines across Nigeria, including President Tinubuโ€™s upcoming Independence Day broadcast, a shocking ritual case in Abia State, fuel price updates, and Atiku Abubakarโ€™s call for constitutional reforms. Plus, major developments in security operations, protests, and local elections are shaping the nationโ€™s landscape.

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1. Tinubu to address Nigerians on Independence Day in nationwide broadcast: President Bola Tinubu is set to deliver a nationwide broadcast on October 1, 2024, at 7 a.m., as part of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebrations. According to a statement by his special adviser, Bayo Onanuga, the speech will highlight the countryโ€™s progress and plans for its future.

2. EFCC explains legal basis for dropped charges in Bobrisky’s money laundering case: Bilikisu Bala, an EFCC prosecutor, defended the commission’s decision to drop money laundering charges against crossdresser Bobrisky before a House of Representatives committee. She explained that the move was in accordance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and maintained it was lawful.

3. Rivers governor says local elections will strengthen new political order: Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has stated that the upcoming local government elections will create a new political structure truly owned by the people of Rivers. Fubara made this comment while hosting members of the Simplicity Movement at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

4. Abia man arraigned for alleged attempt to use wife for ritual sacrifice: The Abia State government has charged Lawrence Uzor for attempting to use his wife, Amarachi, for a ritual. The accused allegedly inflicted severe injuries on his wife during the attack, which took place in their residence in Umueze-Ibeku. The case has sparked outrage in the state.

5. PDP calls on APC-led government to reduce fuel prices and stabilize naira: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration to cut fuel prices and halt the devaluation of the naira. The opposition party called on citizens to use the Independence Day anniversary as a moment to reawaken their commitment to democracy and resist totalitarian policies.

6. Nigerian Air Force investigates reports of civilian casualties in Kaduna airstrikes: Following reports of civilian casualties during airstrikes on a known terrorist enclave in Kaduna, the Nigerian Air Force has vowed to launch a full investigation. NAF officials, however, emphasized that the area has been a hub for terrorist activities for over two years.

7. Troops on standby for nationwide protest as lawyers warn against military involvement: The Defence Headquarters has announced that troops are ready to assist the police during a nationwide protest scheduled for Tuesday. Senior lawyers and civil society groups have cautioned against deploying military forces, warning that it could escalate tensions and lead to violence.

8. Landing cost of petrol falls to N945.63 per litre amid market fluctuations: The landing cost of petrol has decreased to N945.63 per litre, a reduction from the N981/litre recorded just days earlier. The data, released by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, indicates slight relief in fuel prices as of September 27, 2024.

9. Atiku Abubakar proposes six-year single presidential term in constitutional amendment: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has submitted a memorandum to the National Assembly, calling for constitutional amendments to institute a six-year single term for the President and governors. He also proposed that the presidency alternate between the North and South to promote unity.

10. Six killed, nine injured during Maulud celebration in Jigawa: At least six people lost their lives and nine others were injured when a commercial vehicle hit a group of people celebrating Maulud in Gagarawa, Jigawa State. The police confirmed the tragic incident, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the accident.

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