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 the suspension of top Kano government officials, a CAF investigation into the Super Eagles’ detention in Libya, and new developments in Nigeria’s power grid collapse and the nation’s fuel pricing system. Plus, read on for updates on tragic accidents, corruption probes, and wage increases for civil servants.
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1. NNPP suspends Kano SSG Abdullahi Bichi and Commissioner Diggol: The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended Kano State’s Secretary to the Government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, along with the Commissioner for Transportation, Muhammad Diggol. This action was confirmed by the party’s state chairman, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, citing internal party issues as the cause.
2. CAF investigates Super Eagles’ detention at Libyan airport: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a formal investigation into the detention of Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya. CAF’s disciplinary board will address those responsible for the incident after a detailed review.
3. National grid collapses, plunging Nigeria into darkness: Nigeria experienced a complete blackout on Monday as the national electricity grid collapsed once again. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company’s spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh, confirmed the grid failure, which disrupted power supply across the country.
4. NNPC agrees to sell petrol at N995 per litre to independent marketers: After intervention from the Department of State Services, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has agreed to sell petrol to Independent Petroleum Marketers at N995 per litre. This resolution follows a heated dispute between both parties.
5. House committee to probe EFCC and Correctional Service over Bobrisky’s allegations: The House of Representatives Committee will investigate corruption allegations made by Bobrisky against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Nigeria Correctional Service. The committee will visit the Lagos offices of these agencies on October 21, 2024.
6. Mother and school pupil killed in tragic Ibadan road accident: A fatal road accident in Ibadan, Oyo State, claimed the lives of a mother and her child on Monday. The accident, involving a trailer and a lorry, took place at Oke Eleshin on Akanran Road. The victims were identified as part of the Ona Ara community.
7. Four bloggers re-arraigned for cyberstalking and false accusations against GTBank: The Nigeria Police re-arraigned four bloggers in Lagos Federal High Court for cyberstalking and spreading false allegations against Guaranty Trust Holding Company. The bloggers, Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami, face new charges over their online posts.
8. Delta mourns DPO CSP Jega, killed in clash with kidnappers: The Delta State Police Command is mourning the death of CSP N.H. Jega, newly posted Divisional Police Officer of Agbarho, who was killed alongside some officers by a kidnap syndicate. The attack took place early Monday morning, just two days after Jega assumed office.
9. Edo PDP files petition challenging governorship election outcome: The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a petition contesting the September 21 governorship election results. State chairman Tony Aziegbemi confirmed the filing, despite last-minute challenges, aiming to dispute the declared victory.
10. Gombe State approves N71,500 minimum wage for civil servants: Gombe State has approved a new minimum wage of N71,500 for civil servants, effective October. The announcement came after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the government and the Nigeria Labour Congress.
