Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Friday, January 31, 2025

 

Here are the top 10 stories you need to know from Nigerian newspapers for Friday, January 31, 2025:

Tinubu Mourns US Plane Crash: President Bola Tinubu expressed sorrow over a tragic plane crash in the United States, offering condolences to the victims' families and stating that Nigeria stands in solidarity with America during this time of grief.

Lagos Assembly Members Defend Obasa's Removal: Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly insisted that their removal of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa followed due process, despite being questioned by the Department of State Services (DSS).

Atiku Criticizes Tinubu's Government: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemned President Tinubu's administration for what he termed systematic harassment of opposition figures, warning that it could lead to widespread imprisonment of critics.

NLC Opposes Telecom Tariff Increase: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) criticized the government's plan for a 50% increase in telecom tariffs, calling it excessive and pledging to protest against it.

Residents Attack Firefighters Over Fuel Scooping: In Oyo State, residents attacked firefighters who were preventing them from scooping fuel from a fallen petrol tanker, highlighting the dangers of such actions.

Herdsmen Kill Five Labourers in Ondo: Reports emerged that suspected herdsmen killed five laborers on a farm in Ondo State, raising concerns about security for farmers in the region.

Nigeria Secures $1.1bn AfDB Loan: The Federal Government announced it has secured a $1.1 billion loan from the African Development Bank to provide electricity to five million Nigerians by 2026.

DSS Releases Lagos Lawmakers: The DSS has released members of the Lagos State House of Assembly who were detained over the impeachment crisis involving former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

Naira Stabilization Efforts by CBN: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stated that the naira is expected to stabilize as investor confidence returns, although many Nigerians remain skeptical.

Evans Re-Arraigned for Murder Charges: Notorious kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, was re-arraigned in Lagos for the alleged murder of two police officers, as legal proceedings continue against him.

These headlines reflect significant political, economic, and social issues currently affecting Nigeria.