Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 4th September 2024 [Wednesday]

Below os the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines for Today 4th September 2024 being Wednesday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today 4th September 2024 [Wednesday]

1. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) increased its fuel pump price from N617 to N897 per litre on Tuesday. By 12:35 pm, this price adjustment was already reflected at retail outlets in Abuja.

2. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying Nigerians with the recent petrol price hike and fuel scarcity across the country. NLC President Joe Ajaero described the situation as “traumatic and nightmarish.”

3. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have condemned comments made by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, calling them irresponsible and unacceptable. After their meeting, the governors expressed their support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party leader in Rivers State.

4. Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside other prominent figures, attended the funeral of Hajiya Aya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, on Tuesday. The funeral prayer was led by Sheikh Aminu Yammawa at the Katsina Township Stadium around 1:50 pm.

5. The Nigeria Customs Service is preparing to prosecute 14 suspected smugglers arrested in July 2024 in the South West region. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to smuggle illegal goods into Nigeria from the Republic of Benin.

6. The Federal Government has denied instructing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to increase petrol prices to N1,000. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, clarified that no such directive was given, according to a statement from his special adviser.

7. Nigeria’s power generation reached a three-year high of 5,313 megawatts on Monday, according to the Federal Ministry of Power. The statement, issued by Bolaji Tunji, media aide to the power minister, urged electricity distributors to ensure efficient distribution of the generated power.

8. The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed his willingness to mediate in the ongoing Fulani crises in the country to find a lasting solution. During a meeting with the leadership of the Fulani group, Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, on Tuesday, Sanusi emphasized the need for a permanent resolution to the conflict.

9. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the remand of self-proclaimed whistleblower Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje correctional facility on Tuesday. PIDOM faces nine charges, including money laundering, cybercrime, and leaking classified information, brought against him by the Inspector General of Police.

10. A middle-aged man, yet to be identified, was electrocuted on Tuesday while attempting to vandalize a transformer and cables belonging to the Jos Electricity Distribution Company. The incident occurred near Queens Hotel in Ankpa Ward, Makurdi, Benue State.