Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu rules out return to fuel subsidy, compares policy to Moses leading Israelites
President Bola Tinubu has again ruled out a return to fuel subsidy, saying his administration’s decision to remove it is irreversible. Tinubu, who drew a comparison between the policy and the biblical account of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt, said those advocating a return to the subsidy were asking the country to reverse a decision it had already taken.
2. Shettima says Nigeria’s economy would have collapsed without Tinubu
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s economy would have collapsed without the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Shettima also noted that some of those criticising Tinubu would have been writing about the country’s economic collapse from Dubai and New York. He spoke at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa during an event organised by the City Boy Movement.
3. Yari says Tinubu cannot be blamed solely for insecurity
The Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, says President Bola Tinubu cannot be blamed solely for the widespread insecurity in the country. Speaking during a visit to Kebbi State, Yari said that if former President Muhammadu Buhari, a retired general, could not completely tackle insecurity, Tinubu should not be blamed for the situation.
4. Two dead, 18 communities submerged by flooding in Nasarawa
Two people have lost their lives, while 18 communities have been submerged by massive flooding that ravaged parts of Nasarawa State. Some of the affected villages are located in Rukubi and Akpanaja wards of Doma Local Government Area of the state.
5. Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan dies at 71
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has died just three days before his 72nd birthday, according to his family. A statement signed by his son, Toju Anire Uduaghan, on behalf of the family, said the former governor died on Monday.
6. Catholic Bishops declare nationwide prayer, fasting for 2027 elections
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has declared a nationwide prayer and fasting programme to promote free, fair, credible and peaceful elections in 2027. The programme, themed ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow’, was announced in a statement signed by the CBCN president and secretary in Abuja.
7. NDC faults FG’s warning on naira depreciation over subsidy return
The NDC has faulted the Federal Government’s warning that a return to petrol subsidy could push the naira to between N3,000 and N4,000 per dollar, demanding explanations for the failure of the country’s refineries to operate effectively. The party also questioned why Nigeria had mortgaged a sizeable portion of its crude oil to secure foreign loans.
8. NLC warns workers under severe economic pressure despite N70,000 minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that Nigerian workers remain under severe economic pressure despite the increase in the national minimum wage to N70,000. It insisted that its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government over rising petrol prices and fresh wage negotiations remains in force. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the position clear in Abuja.
9. Benue Police rescue Catholic priest, seven others from kidnappers
The Benue State Police Command has rescued eight kidnap victims, including a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Otache of the Otukpo Diocese, and arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction. The command’s spokesperson disclosed this in a statement issued in Makurdi.
10. Rivers Assembly recalls three pro-Fubara lawmakers
The Rivers State House of Assembly has recalled three lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara who were suspended during the political crisis that rocked the state. The Assembly rescinded its decision to declare the seats of the three lawmakers vacant during plenary on Monday.
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