Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, Lagos State Police Command, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, has passed away.

The DPO reportedly collapsed in his office and died before he could be rushed to a hospital on Thursday night.

2. Operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Command have arrested Auwal Danladi Sankara, Commissioner of Special Duties in Jigawa State, for allegedly committing adultery.

The Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed the arrest and detention of Sankara on Friday, stating that he would be charged in court on Monday.

3. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over rulings on political cases by some courts in the country, saying the situation does not bode well for democracy.

Jonathan, speaking at the 67th birthday celebration of Senior Advocate of Nigeria Prof. Mike Ozekhome in Abuja, described some judgements on election matters as “like turning a cone upside down.”

4. Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved a new minimum wage of ₦85,000 for civil servants employed by the Rivers State Government.

The decision was reached on Friday during a closed-door meeting chaired by the Governor, which was attended by representatives of organized labour under the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council.

5. The Defence Headquarters has announced that troops eliminated 101 terrorists and apprehended a terrorist commander, Usman Maisaje, along with 182 others in various operations across the country over the past week.

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

6. Panic ensued in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday when a fire broke out at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works.

The incident, which occurred shortly after workers resumed for the day, was attributed to a spark from a faulty circuit breaker on the ground floor.

7. No fewer than 170 people have been confirmed dead following a tanker explosion in Jigawa State on Tuesday.

The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Adam, stated on Friday that 70 others remain critically injured and are receiving treatment in various hospitals.

8. The Enugu State Police Command has announced the killing of two suspected kidnappers during a raid on their hideout on Thursday.

The operation, which took place in Nokpa-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, also resulted in the rescue of a kidnapped victim.

9. Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command arrested 27-year-old Imole Ajayi, who was accused of armed robbery, from Area 5, Iperin OPIC Estate in the Agbara area of the state on Thursday.

The police patrol team apprehended the suspect around 8:30 pm during a stop-and-search operation on Orita/Idi-Oke Road, Igbesa in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.

10. Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has reiterated his support for a single six-year term for presidents and state governors, arguing that such an arrangement would reduce the cost of governance and promote rapid development.

He noted that the current system of two four-year terms is costly and often distracts elected officials from focusing on governance.