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

1. Constitution Review: Senators Clash Over Calls For Return To Regionalism

* You Cannot Discard The Entire Constitution - Senate Leader
* Regionalism Can Address Economic Disparities and Ethnic Tensions-Proponents
* Opponents Warn of Past Failures and Potential for Further Division
* Lawan Calls For Advisory Role For Traditional Rulers.
The Nigerian Senate is currently embroiled in a heated debate on constitutional review, with a focus on regionalism. This debate comes as the National Assembly begins another process of reviewing the 1999 Constitution, which has been widely criticized for its limitations in promoting true federalism and representation. READ MORE

2. Ijaw Elders Bow To Wike, Apologize Over Fubara’s Action

*Says Wike Had Treated the Ijaw People of Rivers State Well.

A group of Ijaw chiefs apologized to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for what they considered to be Governor Siminalayi Fubara's inappropriate behavior. READ MORE

3. Oil production: 3m Barrels Per Day Achievable – NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is confident that it can increase crude oil production from 1.7 million barrels per day to 3 million, says Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye. READ MORE

4. Flood Alert: Oyam Dam Water Release Imminent, Lagos & Ogun Residents Warned

The Lagos and Ogun state governments have issued alerts to residents in flood-prone areas, especially those near riverbanks, urging them to temporarily relocate or prepare for potential flooding due to the upcoming release of water from the Oyan dam. READ MORE

5. Nigeria Loses 50% Of Post-Harvest Produce- FAO

Nigeria loses around half of its agricultural goods in the food supply chain, according to Ibrahim Ishaka, a food system/nutrition specialist with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. READ MORE

6. Edo Government Accuses reinstated Deputy Governor Of Plotting Forceful Takeover Amid Court Appeal

The Edo State Government raised concerns late Saturday, alleging that the reinstated deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has plans to invade the Edo State Government House on Monday, September 30, to enforce his reinstatement, despite an ongoing appeal. READ MORE

7. Suswam Exposed Over Alleged ₦3.1bn Fraud

In the trial of Gabriel Suswam, the former governor of Benue State, Abubakar Umar, the sixth prosecution witness, testified before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, about how, in 2014, he converted ₦3.1bn that Suswam had wired to him as governor and gave him the equivalent of $15.8m in cash at his Maitama, Abuja, home. READ MORE

8. David Umahi Reveals FG’s 2025 Road Plan

The Federal Government will prioritize completing four major road projects per geographical zone in 2025, according to Minister of Works David Umahi. READ MORE

9. You Won't Walk Alone: Sanwo-Olu's Promise to Okpebholo

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his support for Edo State Governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo. READ MORE

10. FIFA Ban Martinez, Argentine Goalkeeper

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Saturday that Emiliano Martinez, the goalkeeper for Argentina during the World Cup, has been suspended by FIFA for two games due to "offensive behavior." READ MORE


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