Good morning dear esteemed readers 10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. Labour Party Leadership Confirmed: A Federal High Court in Abuja has voided Julius Abure’s claim to the Labour Party chairmanship. Relying on a Supreme Court decision, Justice Peter Lifu declared former Minister Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as the party’s valid leader.
2. Awujale Selection Paused Again: The Ogun State Government has suspended, for the second time, the process of selecting a candidate for the paramount stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland.
3. Kaduna Governor Visits Kidnap Community: Governor Uba Sani visited Kurmin Wali in Kajuru LGA, promising the swift rescue of villagers abducted by bandits and reiterating his administration’s priority on security.
4. Military Pressures Bandit Leader: The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma stated that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is in “panic and confusion” as intensified military operations close in on his camp in Zamfara.
5. Kano Gov Vows Death Warrants: Governor Abba Yusuf vowed to sign the death warrants of convicted suspects in the murder of a woman and her six children in Chiranci Dorayi, as well as other high-profile murder and arson cases, if courts find them guilty.
6. Wike Appoints Protocol Aide: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr. Sani Musa Daura, a seasoned civil servant with over 30 years of experience, as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters.
7. Adeleke Addresses Paternity Claims: Billionaire Dr. Deji Adeleke publicly denied paternity claims against his son, singer Davido, calling them false and accusing blogger Kemi Olunloyo of impersonation to sustain the allegations.
8. Kidnappers’ Den Uncovered in Lagos: Police in Lagos uncovered a kidnappers’ den disguised as a shrine in the Idimu area and arrested 13 suspects in connection with the discovery.
9. ADC Chairman Suspended in Nasarawa: The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Godwin Williams, has been suspended over allegations of anti-party activities.
10. Suicide Bomber Hits Military Convoy: A suicide bomber rammed into a military convoy in the Timbuktu Triangle, Borno State, killing five soldiers, including two officers, and injuring several others.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Thursday, January 22, 2026. CDA News Nigeria provides this digest for informational purposes and does not claim ownership of the original reports. For full details, please refer to the respective source publications.
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