Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Boko Haram kills soldiers at military formation in Borno
Boko Haram insurgents have killed soldiers at a military formation at Mandara-Girau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources revealed that the attackers stormed the military location in the early hours of Friday and opened fire on troops amidst heavy rainfall .
2. Emir of Argungu urges subjects to legally acquire weapons for self-defence
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has called on his subjects to legally acquire weapons to protect their communities against persistent attacks by bandits. He also urged communities in the emirate to remain vigilant and take proactive measures against terrorists .
3. Court adjourns indefinitely suit seeking deregistration of ADC, Accord, AA
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned indefinitely proceedings in the suit seeking the deregistration of the ADC, Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA) and others. Justice Peter Lifu had fixed Friday to deliver judgment in the suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators .
4. Makinde signs Executive Order to strengthen security, enforce vehicle registration
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday signed Executive Order No. 002 of 2026 aimed at strengthening security, enforcing vehicle registration regulations and improving traffic management across the state. The development followed heightened security concerns after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire LGA .
5. FCT Police impound over 30 vehicles for tinted glass violations
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles for violating regulations on tinted glasses. Vehicles with obscure number plates and improper vehicle registration were also seized in the operation which held across Abuja .
6. Supreme Court upholds death by hanging for Delta kidnapper
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld death by hanging for a convicted Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim. In a unanimous decision, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed the convict’s appeal as lacking in merit .
7. Senate promises to expedite action on constitutional framework for state police
The Senate has promised to expedite action on the constitutional framework for the establishment of state police amid rising insecurity, banditry and abductions across the country. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this in an interview on Friday .
8. Bandits invade Ondo community, kidnap nine-year-old boy
Some bandits invaded the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose LGA of Ondo State, destroying two buildings and kidnapping a nine-year-old boy in the early hours of Friday. The bandits entered the community at about 1 am, shooting sporadically to scare residents .
9. NSCDC uncovers illegal detention camp in Badagry, rescues 24 victims
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered an illegal detention camp in the Badagry area of Lagos State and rescued 24 victims, including a toddler, while arresting four suspected members of a cross-border criminal syndicate from Togo, Benin Republic and Ghana .
10. Shettima says Tinubu working tirelessly to secure release of Oyo victims
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday said President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly behind the scenes day and night to secure the release of all citizens kidnapped in Oyo. Shettima gave the assurance at the Abuja National Mosque for a special Juma’at service to commemorate Democracy Day .
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