Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Petrol Tanker Queue Forms at Dangote Refinery
A long line of petrol tankers formed near Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, on Saturday as they awaited access to the fuel loading gantry. A vessel named *Binta Saleh* was also on standby as the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) is set to begin today.
2. Slaughtered Youths Found After Gunfire at Port Harcourt Election
Gruesome images emerged after gunshots disrupted elections organized by the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) in Abuloma, Port Harcourt. Reports differ, with some claiming six youths were killed, while others stated two were confirmed dead and others injured.
3. President Tinubu Set to Return to Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja on Sunday after concluding his official visit to China and a brief stay in the United Kingdom, according to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.
4. Obaseki Declares Edo Governorship Election a ‘Do or Die’ Contest
Two days after the PDP refused to sign the Peace Accord for the Edo governorship election, Governor Godwin Obaseki declared the upcoming election as a ‘do or die’ affair, affirming that PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo will be the next governor.
5. Civil Defence Board Announces Next Phase of Recruitment
The Civil Defence Correctional Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the next phase of its 2023/2024 recruitment for the Federal Fire Service (FFS), according to a statement by the Secretary to the Board, Ja’afaru Ahmed.
6. Fire Destroys Offices at Sokoto State Police Command
A fire broke out at Sokoto State Police Command on Saturday, destroying the offices of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, the Chaplain, and the Chief Imam, starting around 5 a.m.
7. Fuel Stations Shut Down in Aba Over High Sourcing Costs
Many filling stations in Aba, Abia State, have closed due to high sourcing costs from third-party marketers. Some stations selling fuel between N1300 and N1350 reportedly purchased it at prices above NNPC’s control rate.
8. One Dead, Ten Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
A lone accident occurred on Saturday along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, claiming one life and injuring ten others. The crash involved a white Mazda bus that lost control after a tire burst, causing it to somersault.
9. APC Leaders Attend Edo Mega Rally Ahead of Election
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and nine APC governors, along with ministers and lawmakers, attended the party’s mega rally in Edo State on Saturday ahead of the September 21 governorship election.
10. Nottingham Forest Secures Historic Win at Anfield
Nottingham Forest defeated Liverpool 1-0 in a Premier League match on Saturday, marking their first win at Anfield since 1969. Callum Hudson-Odoi’s 72nd-minute strike secured the victory.
