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 President Tinubu’s response to election violence in Rivers State, a critical analysis of local elections by Yiaga Africa, a father’s tragic suicide in Delta, and significant updates on corruption, currency depreciation, and security issues.
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1. Tinubu orders immediate police action following Rivers State election violence: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the police to restore peace in Rivers State after violence erupted following the local government election. Reports of arson and explosions prompted the President to urge political actors to de-escalate tensions and maintain law and order.
2. Yiaga Africa criticizes integrity of local elections, calls for reforms: Yiaga Africa has condemned recent local elections in Nigeria, stating that they lacked democratic integrity. Executive Director, Samson Itodo, emphasized the need to free State Independent Electoral Commissions from the influence of governors to ensure fairer elections.
3. Bode George urges Wike to allow Governor Fubara to govern Rivers State: Former PDP Deputy Chairman Bode George has called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to allow Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to govern peacefully. George also appealed to President Tinubu to intervene, asking him to call Wike to order.
4. NNPCL steps back from sole buyer role of Dangote Refinery’s petrol: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reportedly ceased being the exclusive buyer of petrol from Dangote Refinery. This change means petroleum marketers will now purchase directly from the refinery, potentially reshaping the fuel market.
5. Delta father of nine commits suicide after drinking insecticide: Tragedy struck in the Jeddo community of Delta State as a man identified as Mr. Charles reportedly took his own life by drinking insecticide. The father of nine was said to have committed suicide in the early hours of Monday for reasons yet to be disclosed.
6. Court grants police permission to arrest UK-based fraud suspect over N64m case: A Federal High Court in Lagos has authorized the arrest of Olusanya Sunday Okusanya, a fraud suspect believed to have fled to the UK. The police sought his apprehension after he was accused of a N64 million fraud.
7. Ogun serial killer pleads for death sentence after arrest: Philip Ogunnaike, a suspected serial killer arrested in Ogun State, has requested a death sentence during police interrogation. Ogunnaike and his accomplices are accused of multiple murders, and his plea was shared publicly by the state’s police spokesperson.
8. Gunfire erupts in Rivers, leaves five dead amid local government unrest: At least five people were feared dead on Monday following violent clashes at local government council secretariats in Rivers State. Thugs reportedly opened fire and chased newly sworn-in chairpersons from their offices, adding to post-election tensions.
9. Tinubu vows to fight corruption, stresses no one is above the law: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to combat corruption in Nigeria. Speaking at an EFCC-NJI Workshop, Vice President Shettima, representing Tinubu, emphasized that corruption must be rooted out to unlock the nation’s full potential.
10. Naira dips to N1,635.15 per dollar in foreign exchange market: The Naira depreciated further, hitting N1,635.15 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). This marks a decline from last week, reflecting ongoing pressures on Nigeria’s currency amidst fluctuating exchange rates.
