Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Tinubu Absent as Akpabio Commissions Lagos Projects
Despite being in Lagos State since the weekend, President Bola Tinubu was conspicuously absent at the commissioning of key projects on Wednesday. Senate President Godswill Akpabio commissioned the projects on his behalf.
2. Dangote Refinery Says Petrol Price Remains Unchanged
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stated that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged amid concerns over potential volatility, with gantry price at N1,200 per litre and coastal price at N1,153 per litre.
3. 2,000 Villagers Abandon Homes Over Likely Bandit Reprisal in Zamfara
An estimated 2,000 people from communities in western Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State have abandoned their villages over a likely reprisal attack by bandits, a villager confirmed on Wednesday.
4. FG Dismisses Claims Nigeria on Verge of Collapse
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, insisting the country remains stable and is making steady progress in addressing security and economic challenges, Information Minister Mohammed Idris stated.
5. ADC Leaders, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Amaechi Protest at INEC HQ
Leaders of the ADC joined a large demonstration in Abuja on Wednesday, protesting INEC decisions they said undermined democracy. The #OccupyINEC protest drew Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Rotimi Amaechi.
6. Lagos Seals Two Properties in Victoria Island Over Environmental Infractions
The Lagos State Government has sealed two large properties in Victoria Island over environmental infractions linked to wastewater mismanagement and pollution, Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab announced.
7. INEC Records Over 3.4 Million New Voters in CVR Exercise
INEC has recorded over 3.4 million new voters in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise nationwide as of April 3, covering both online pre-registrations and physical walk-ins.
8. US Authorises Non-Emergency Staff to Leave Abuja Embassy Over Security
The US Department of State has authorised non-emergency US government employees and their family members to leave the US Embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security situation across Nigeria.
9. Nigeria’s Power Sector Losing N5bn to N8bn Monthly to Transmission Inefficiencies
NISO Managing Director Abdu Bello has said Nigeria’s power sector is losing between N5 billion and N8 billion monthly to transmission inefficiencies, though targeted interventions have begun to cut losses.
10. Wike’s PDP Faction Urges Members to Disregard Turaki-ADC Meeting
The Nyesom Wike-backed PDP faction has urged members to disregard a meeting between the Taminu Turaki-led faction and the ADC, stating the meeting was not authorised by the PDP.
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