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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including the appointment of a new Super Eagles head coach, rising insecurity concerns in Borno and Zamfara States, and significant updates on the economy, cybercrime, and youth welfare.
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1. NFF appoints Éric Sékou Chelle as Super Eagles head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed former Malian coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment was confirmed in a statement released by the NFF communications department on Tuesday evening.
2. NYSC DG confirms corps members will receive N77,000 minimum wage
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has assured corps members of an increase in their monthly allowance to align with the new N77,000 minimum wage. He made this announcement in Abuja during the commissioning of a staff bus donated by Capital Express Insurance.
3. Several soldiers missing after Boko Haram attack in Borno State
Four days after Boko Haram terrorists overran a military base in Damboa, Borno State, many soldiers remain unaccounted for. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, saw insurgents overwhelm the Forward Operating Base in Sabon Gari, leaving uncertainty about the fate of the missing personnel.
4. Atiku accuses APC of stifling opposition voices in Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of suppressing opposition voices. His remarks came in response to statements made by APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, criticizing Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.
5. Gunmen kidnap 46 people in Zamfara State raid
Armed assailants raided Gana town in Zamfara State, kidnapping at least 46 people, including women and children. The attackers stormed the town on motorbikes, firing indiscriminately and setting homes and businesses ablaze before fleeing with their captives.
6. Naira appreciates in parallel market, depreciates in official window
The Naira strengthened to N1,650 per dollar in the parallel market on Tuesday, an improvement from N1,665 recorded on Monday. However, it weakened to N1,538 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market.
7. Police cybercrime unit dismantles 5,049 malicious networks, recovers billions
The Nigerian Police Cybercrime Centre dismantled over 5,049 malicious domains and cybercrime syndicates in 2024. The centre also secured 14 convictions and recovered N8.821 billion alongside significant dollar amounts, which have been returned to the victims.
8. Ogun Police raise alarm over rising cases of missing persons
The Ogun State Police Command has expressed concern over an alarming increase in missing persons cases across the state. The spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, highlighted the worrying trend and called for public vigilance and cooperation.
9. Two Nigerians face 20 years in US prison for $560,000 romance scam
Two Nigerian nationals, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja and Abel Adeyi Daramola, face up to 20 years in prison in the United States after being convicted of a $560,000 romance scam. The conviction followed a four-day trial and jury deliberation lasting less than three hours.
10. Tinubu reaffirms Africa’s unity at Mahama’s inauguration in Ghana
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized African unity and resilience against external forces during the inauguration of Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. Tinubu underscored the importance of solidarity among African nations in addressing shared challenges.
