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 Chikaji residents’ push for flood management, the Mpox outbreak affecting 30 local government areas, and President Tinubu’s upcoming visit to China.
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1. Chikaji residents urge Kaduna government to address flooding issues: Residents of Chikaji community in Sabongari LGA of Kaduna State have requested the state government to implement proper channelization following severe flooding that began early Monday and lasted until mid-afternoon after heavy rainfall.
2. Mpox outbreak expands to 30 LGAs across Nigeria: The current Mpox outbreak in Nigeria has affected 30 local government areas across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 40 confirmed cases reported. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) also identified 802 suspected cases in 33 states.
3. President Tinubu plans visit to China following return from France: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who recently returned from a trip to France, is scheduled to visit the People’s Republic of China in the first week of September. This was confirmed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
4. Army Chief rejects calls for military takeover of government: Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, stated that the military will resist any calls for the overthrow of the democratically elected government. Addressing attendees in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Lagbaja emphasized that such calls are largely coming from younger Nigerians who have not experienced extensive military rule in Nigeria.
5. Nigerian Navy seizes large cannabis shipment and arrests suspects: The Nigerian Navy has handed over 72 bags of Cannabis sativa, each weighing 40kg, and four suspects to the Marine Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The suspects, three from Ghana and one from Benin, were apprehended as part of an ongoing operation.
6. Federal Government to hire external auditor for fuel subsidy claims: The Federal Government plans to engage an external auditor to verify the N2.7 trillion fuel subsidy claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. This auditor will work with the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation to confirm the exact amount owed by the government.
7. Government and states raise N100 billion for prepaid meters: The Federal Government, along with various states, has secured N100 billion to fund the acquisition of prepaid electricity meters under the Presidential Meter Initiative programme, according to Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu.
8. Niger State police uncover large cache of explosives: The Niger State Police Command has discovered a significant stockpile of explosive devices, including bombs and improvised explosive devices, hidden in various locations. Investigations are ongoing to determine the origin of these explosives, which are believed to have been concealed by terrorists and bandits.
9. Ogun police arrest suspects for motorcycle and equipment theft: The Ogun State Police Command has detained four individuals suspected of stealing a motorcycle valued at N630,000 and various electrical installations, including cables and solar panels, in Imeruro and Warewa areas.
10. PDP governorship candidate vows independent leadership style: Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the PDP’s governorship candidate for Edo State, has pledged to maintain an independent stance if elected. In an interview on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels Television, Ighodalo promised to avoid the common pitfalls associated with managing relationships with predecessors.
