Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1.Nine Senators Defect to ADC in Dramatic Session.
The Senate witnessed a dramatic session on Thursday as nine senators announced their defection from various political parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s move triggered a constitutional debate on the floor of the chamber.
2. FCCPC Warns Against Exploiting Middle East Crisis
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is closely monitoring the impact of the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran on petrol prices and consumer goods. Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Tunji Bello warned businesses against exploiting the situation to the detriment of Nigerians.
3. Tinubu Authorizes Procurement of Additional Military Equipment
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the procurement of additional military equipment to bolster the Armed Forces’ campaign against insurgency and terrorism nationwide. Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd) disclosed this after leading Service Chiefs to the Presidential Villa.
4. Kaduna Kidnappers Demand N1m Ransom Each for 14 Victims
Abductors of a vigilante member, his wife, and 12 others in the Janjala community of Kagarko LGA, Kaduna State, have demanded N1 million ransom for each of the 14 victims. This comes despite the kidnappers already receiving food supplies and N500,000 cash from victims’ families.
5. Troops Kill 20 Terrorists, Commander in Yobe
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) have killed at least 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP members, including a commander identified as Abu Yusu, during raids in Goniri, Gujba LGA of Yobe State.
6. Zamfara PDP Chairman Defects to APC
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Dr. Jamil Jibo Magayaki, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He joined the ruling party following Governor Dauda Lawal’s earlier defection.
7. ADC Names Obi, Atiku, Amaechi as Presidential Hopefuls
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has named Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Rivers Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as its leading presidential hopefuls working together to stop President Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general election.
8. Court Bars Ondo Governor from 2028 Election
The Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, has barred Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from contesting the 2028 governorship election, ruling that allowing him to seek another term would violate the constitutional limit of eight years’ tenure.
9. Broda Shaggy Hospitalized After Alleged Shooting
Popular comedian and skit maker Samuel Perry, known as Broda Shaggy, has been hospitalized after he was allegedly shot in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. The incident occurred under the Sango-Ota bridge on Sunday.
10. Three Dead, Five Rescued as Bus Plunges into Oyo River
Oyo State Fire Services Agency has recovered three bodies and rescued five persons after a commercial bus plunged into the Ariyo River along Amunloko Road in Ona-Ara LGA on Wednesday.
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