Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. FG delegation visits Oyo abduction communities, pledges military base
A high-powered Federal Government delegation on Sunday visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire LGA of Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers from three schools. The delegation informed community leaders that their request for the establishment of a military base in the area would be conveyed to the President for consideration .
2. Court fixes June 3 for hearing in Gombe’s suit against Mark-led ADC
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 3 for hearing in a suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe seeking to stop David Mark and others from parading themselves as leaders of the ADC. Hearing notices have been issued and served on lawyers to the parties .
3. Prominent cleric hacked to death in Kwara
Alfa Iliasu, a prominent cleric in Ilesha-Baruba, Baruten LGA of Kwara State, has been hacked to death. Community leaders confirmed that the cleric, who was widely respected across Baruten and neighbouring communities, was killed under controversial circumstances .
4. Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards in Oyo, orders rescue team deployment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and ordered the deployment of a specialised security team to intensify efforts to rescue abducted pupils and teachers. The decision is to improve surveillance and security in forested areas frequently exploited by criminal elements .
5. NUT declares indefinite strike in Oyo over abduction of teachers, pupils
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to commence an indefinite strike from Monday, June 1, 2026, over the continued abduction of teachers and pupils. The directive is intended to press home demands for urgent government action .
6. Bauchi Police arrest two over attack on PDP secretariat
Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the attack on the PDP Secretariat in Bauchi, which led to the vandalisation of property and disruption of political activities. The attack occurred on May 24, 2026, during a political gathering linked to a governorship declaration event .
7. Atiku holds closed-door reconciliation meeting with Hayatu-Deen in Lagos
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar on Sunday held a closed-door meeting with his former rival, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, at his residence in Lagos as part of ongoing reconciliation efforts following the party’s presidential primary .
8. Wike denies endorsing any Rivers governorship candidate
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed claims that he has endorsed any governorship candidate for the 2027 Rivers State election, including APC candidate Hon. Ogundu Kingsley Chinda. He said no final decision had been taken on the governorship ticket, stressing that aspirants would still have the opportunity to contest .
9. Two killed, 10 houses burnt in Kwara clash involving Islamic scholar
Two people were killed and about 10 houses burnt in Ilesha Baruba, Baruten LGA of Kwara State on Saturday after a violent clash involving an Islamic scholar triggered mob attacks. The Kwara Police Command confirmed the incident, describing it as mob violence, arson and extrajudicial killings .
10. NSCDC arraigns 15 Chinese, 9 Nigerians over illegal lithium mining
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining in Nasarawa State. They were arrested on May 16, 2026, in Kokona LGA, according to the Commander of the Mining Marshals .
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