Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has cleared Kingsley Chinda for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. Chinda was listed as number five on the 19-man list released by the electoral commission on Saturday. 2. The name of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. […] Nigerian…
Good morning! Today's roundup from Nigerian newspapers covers a range of stories. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared Kingsley Chinda to run for governor in Rivers State in 2027, placing him fifth on their list of candidates. Former Communications Minister Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami is notably absent from Gombe State's final list, following INEC's release in compliance with their chairman's prior announcement.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has resolved its dispute over presidential campaign council composition, agreeing to let presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso choose members. An American man, Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe, has been arrested by U.S. ICE in connection with a disorderly conduct charge from Pennsylvania, where he worked as a canvasser for a Democratic congressional campaign.
In Bayelsa State, 23 suspected cultists have been detained for violence, attempted murder, and public peace breaches, with four fatalities reported in recent cult-related incidents. Bauchi State authorities have apprehended four individuals over a clash between farmers and herders in Ningi Local Government Area, resulting in one death and damaged property.
In Benue State, at least nine people were killed and others injured in attacks by suspected armed herders on several communities. The price of Dangote Refinery's diesel, also known as Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), has risen by N100 per litre following an initial reduction. The Kano State chapter of NDC has requested members to remain calm amidst controversy surrounding the omission of governorship candidate Aminu Abdussalam-Gwarzo from the INEC list.
Lastly, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels shared her ongoing battle with severe pain and mobility issues, revealing that she has been using a wheelchair for months and marking her 25th birthday amid her social media hiatus.
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