Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 28th April 2024 [Sunday]

Good morning to you Nigerians and to the world at large. Here is a summary of Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for today 28th April 2024 [Sunday]:

Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 28th April 2024 [Sunday]

1. Tanker Collision: Tragedy struck in Rivers State on Friday night when a fuel-laden tanker caught fire, consuming four people and around 100 vehicles at the Eleme section of the East-West Road. The fire spread after the tanker collided with another vehicle, triggering explosions.

2. EFCC: Ola Olukoyede, the executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), appointed Michael Nzekwe as his chief of staff. He also named zonal directors for each of the commission’s 14 zonal commands.

3. Tragedy: One person died on Saturday in a gas tanker explosion following an accident in the Ita Oshin area of Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State. The accident occurred around 4:16 pm.

4. Exchange: The Naira appreciated against the US dollar at the parallel market, reaching N1280/$. This marks a gain of N120, representing an 8.57% increase compared to the previous rate of N1400/$.

5. Rivers State: Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State expressed concern about ongoing attempts to destabilize the state during an event in Ubima community, Ikwerre Local Government Area.

6. Road Safety: A road accident in Osogbo, Osun State, claimed the lives of a fashion designer named Seun and the motorcycle rider transporting her. The accident occurred around OgoOluwa Area on Friday evening.

7. Oyo LGA Election: The All Progressives Congress (APC) called for the cancellation of the recently conducted local government election in Oyo State, describing it as a “sham” that could tarnish the state’s reputation.

8. Nigeria Police: Retired Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye, recounted his experiences combating Niger Delta militants, Boko Haram terrorists, and IPOB insurgents during his pullout ceremony in Awka.

9. Edo News: Five officials in the Benin Kingdom were suspended for allegedly engaging in sacrilegious conduct against Benin custom. The Benin Traditional Council cited their visit to the Ooni of Ife, where they falsely claimed to represent the Oba of Benin.

10. Anambra News: The Anambra State Police Command arrested 16 notorious cultists and declared 21 others wanted as part of efforts to curb cult-related violence in Awka, the state capital.