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 Nigerian Army’s preparations for the late COAS Lagbaja’s burial, the EFCC’s spotlight on power sector corruption, intense clashes with bandits in Sokoto, and key political movements ahead of the Ondo governorship election.
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1. Army announces burial plans for late COAS Lagbaja:
The Nigerian Army has released the schedule for the burial of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. The service of songs will be held on Thursday at the army headquarters in Abuja, followed by a funeral service on Friday at the National Christian Centre in the central business district.
2. EFCC blames grid collapse on substandard materials from corrupt contractors:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked Nigeria’s frequent national grid collapses to substandard electrical materials supplied by corrupt contractors. The agency stated that the subpar infrastructure hinders the nation’s growth and development efforts.
3. Soldiers repel bandits in intense gunfight in Sokoto:
In Gatawa town, Sokoto State, soldiers and local hunters engaged in a fierce gun battle with notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji. The attempted attack on the town was thwarted by the combined efforts of the military and local defense forces.
4. Senator Monday Okpebholo sworn in as Edo governor:
Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been inaugurated as the governor of Edo State. Okpebholo secured victory in the September 21 election, defeating his main rivals from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party.
5. Kano State repays over N63 billion debt from Ganduje’s administration:
The Kano State Debt Management Office has announced the repayment of N63.5 billion in both foreign and domestic debts incurred during the tenure of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. The disclosure was made by the office’s Director General, Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali.
6. APC leaders set to hold mega rally for Ondo governorship election:
Vice President Kashim Shettima and top All Progressives Congress (APC) figures, including national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, are scheduled to lead a mega rally in Ondo State. The event aims to drum up support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
7. IPMAN members to buy petrol from Dangote Refinery at bulk rates:
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) announced that over 30,000 members plan to purchase petrol in bulk from Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The refinery offers prices ranging from N940 to N990 per litre, depending on the mode of transportation.
8. Three killed as truck crashes into Akwa Ibom shops:
A tragic accident in Etim Ekpo, Akwa Ibom State, left a lawyer and two others dead after a truck loaded with flour ploughed into roadside shops. Several others were injured, with one severely injured woman reportedly turned away by local hospital staff.
9. Atiku urges PDP members to support Agboola Ajayi in Ondo poll:
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State to back the party’s candidate, Agboola Ajayi, in the upcoming governorship election. Atiku made the appeal in a statement issued in Abuja.
10. President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Arab-Islamic summit:
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His presidential plane landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, marking the end of his international engagement.
