Good morning! Start your week informed with these essential news updates from Nigerian newspapers:
- Dangote Refineries Responds to Price Undercutting Claims
Dangote Refineries has clarified concerns over its fuel pricing, asserting that those promising lower rates than their N990 per litre offering are importing substandard products. This comes after the refinery began rolling out petrol on September 15, drawing scrutiny over the pricing structure. - PDP Leaders in Ondo Defect to APC Ahead of Governorship Election
Ahead of the highly anticipated Ondo governorship election, influential figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akoko Northeast LGA, including former House of Representatives member Stephen Olemija, have switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a significant shift in the political landscape. - Impersonator Jailed Over 2019 UTME Fraud
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has sentenced ‘Professor’ Jide Josiah Jisos to six months in prison for impersonation during the 2019 UTME. According to a JAMB statement by spokesperson Dr. Fabian Benjamin, Jisos was caught during a monitoring exercise at Brix Academy and has now faced the consequences of his actions. - Minister Justifies Tinubu’s Economic Measures Amid Growing Criticism
Regional Development Minister Abubakar Momoh defended President Bola Tinubu’s tough economic policies, stating that while painful, they are necessary to address Nigeria’s challenges. Momoh emphasized that the president’s actions, though controversial, are taken in the best interest of the nation’s future. - Bauchi, Kano Governors and ACF Call for Minors’ Release in Treason Case
Following public outrage, the governors of Bauchi and Kano States and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have urged the release of minors being tried for treason at the Abuja Federal High Court. The youths were arrested during a hunger protest in August, sparking widespread concern over their treatment. - Peter Obi Clarifies Remarks on ‘Night Shifts in Churches’ Amid Backlash
Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi has addressed the backlash over his comments suggesting ‘church vigils be converted into night shifts.’ His media aide, Ibrahim Umar, stated that Obi’s suggestion was misinterpreted and taken out of context, clarifying that it was aimed at promoting productivity. - Edo Police Dismiss Female Officer Over Misconduct Allegations
Inspector Edith Uduma has been dismissed from the Edo State Police Command for misconduct, including extortion attempts involving Sgt. Abraham. According to a statement by PRO Moses Yamu, Uduma’s husband, Inspector Ibrahim Mohammed, was also implicated in the scheme. - Osun Man Detained Over Father’s Grisly Murder
A man identified only as Saidi is in police custody for allegedly beheading his father, Bale, on their farm in Ilusi, Osun State. The tragic incident occurred just as Bale was set to begin harvesting his crops, leaving the community in shock. - Ogun Police Hunt for Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident
The Ogun State Police Command is searching for a driver responsible for a hit-and-run incident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that left two people dead. The tragic event, involving a driver and a passenger, happened late Saturday night near the NIPCO Gas Filling Station in Ibafo. - 130 Foreign Nationals Arrested for Cybercrimes and Security Threats
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) announced the arrest of 130 foreign nationals accused of high-level cybercrimes and activities detrimental to national security. In the statement by Force PRO Olumuyiwa Adejobi, 17 Nigerians were also implicated in the ongoing crackdown.
