Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 26th May 2024 [Sunday]

Good morning Nigeria, and the world at large. Below is the summary of Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for today 26th May 2024 being Sunday.

Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 26th May 2024 [Sunday]

1. Nigeria Army Dismisses Members: Six soldiers allegedly involved in the death of NDLEA official Kingsley Chimetalo have been court-martialed and dismissed by the Nigerian Army. Four were handed over to the police, while two are on the run.

2. Immigration: Starting June 2024, the Nigerian Immigration Service will offer home delivery of passports in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Abuja, as assured by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo during his inspection of electronic gates at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s new terminal in Abuja.

3. Presidency set to Commission Projects: President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja for Lagos to inaugurate various projects, including a concrete-paved road to Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, the refurbished Third Mainland Bridge, and the rehabilitation of 330 roads and bridges across the country.

4. Kano News: Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, has threatened a defamation suit against Kano State Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over comments regarding the emirate tussle in Kano, alleging the NSA’s office is inciting chaos in the state.

5. Kano Emirate Council Law: The Kano Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association expressed concerns over recent developments following the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law of 2019. Chairman Sagir Gezawa called for adherence to legal and constitutional processes.

6. Emir Bayero Speaks after Dethroning: Deposed Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero broke his silence, asserting that justice would prevail and urging residents to maintain law and order during his statement at the mini-palace where he has been since returning to the state after dethronement.

7. Rivers Crisis: Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have written to the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct elections to fill vacant seats in the state legislature, as stated by factional leader Sokari Goodboy in an interview.

8. Terrorism: Nigerian Army troops killed six terrorists during separate operations in Kaduna State and recovered arms. The military high command disclosed that troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations arrested over 253 terrorists and detained 172.

9. Tanker Explosion:  A fuel tanker fell and caught fire at the Ibafo/Aseese axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning, with no reported loss of life according to the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency.

10. Presidency promises Infrastructural Developments in North Central Region: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu revealed his agenda for the North Central region, aiming to build infrastructure and implement policies for sector development. He urged APC stakeholders and leaders in the zone to remain united for the party’s advancement.