Good morning! Here is a summary of today's top news from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Ambassador Umar Damagum, acting National Chairman of the PDP, has reportedly been offered an opportunity to step down next week, a decision reached by the party's governors in Akure, Ondo State.
2. Imo State Police have dismantled an armed robbery syndicate terrorizing residents of Owerri North LGA, following enhanced security measures by the Commissioner of Police.
3. PDP governors have nullified the suspension of key party figures, including acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade.
4. Oil marketers stated that the Dangote Refinery's petrol production is insufficient to meet domestic demand, leading to continued imports to augment supply.
5. The World Bank's latest report lists the naira among the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024.
6. A fresh political crisis has erupted in Rivers State, with the House of Assembly faction loyal to Martin Amaewhule declaring vacant the seats of four members loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
7. The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the UK endorsed a petition submitted by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, seeking the creation of a Yoruba nation.
8. The EFCC has arrested radio host Favour Ekoh over a N700 million Ponzi scheme, accusing him of luring investors with promises of high returns.
9. The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) arrested 20 suspected miscreants terrorizing Oshodi, according to the Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab.
10. The Federal Government will investigate multiple power grid collapses, as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, claimed there was no actual grid collapse.