Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu assures Nigerians administration will not surrender to terrorists
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will not surrender to terrorists, bandits or any form of criminal intimidation, while pledging to intensify efforts to ease economic hardship. The assurance was conveyed by SGF Senator George Akume during the 2026 Democracy Day inter-denominational church service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja .
2. Suit filed seeking deregistration of NDC by INEC
The protem Director of Organization for All Democratic Alliance, Ahidjo Karlahi, has slammed a suit against the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), seeking its deregistration by INEC. The suit was filed last week before a Federal High Court in Abuja and assigned to Justice Mohammed Umar .
3. Babachir Lawal reacts to controversy over ADC exit
Former SGF Babachir Lawal has reacted to the controversy surrounding his exit from the ADC, citing what he described as the party’s abandonment of internal democracy. Lawal had announced his resignation on Monday .
4. Boko Haram frees 360 captives in Borno, still holding teenage boys and girls
Boko Haram insurgents are still holding onto some teenage boys and girls in their enclave, even as 360 elderly men, women and young children abducted from Ngoshe in Gwoza LGA of Borno State regained freedom yesterday. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai said the victims were rescued from the Mandara Mountains .
5. Court declares N110 billion NASS vehicle, allowance schemes unlawful
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles and N70 billion in support allowances breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations and public trust .
6. IPOB claims FG’s cross-appeal has weakened Kanu’s conviction
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed that the Federal Government’s cross-appeal in the case involving its leader Nnamdi Kanu has weakened the legal basis of his conviction and raised fundamental questions about the jurisdiction of the trial court. IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful argued the issues raised could affect the credibility of Nigeria’s criminal justice system .
7. Akpabio urges Nigerians not to give up hope, reveals monthly prayer sessions
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Sunday urged Nigerians not to give up hope, saying he was compelled to introduce monthly prayer sessions to tackle abduction, killings and militancy when he served as governor of Akwa Ibom State. He said Nigerians must continue to pray so that terrorism sponsors will be exposed .
8. UK court remands Nigerian over alleged murder of compatriot in London
A United Kingdom court has remanded a 32-year-old man, Maxwell Oguanaya, in custody over the alleged murder of a 41-year-old Nigerian, Taiwo Ekerin, following an assault in Lewisham, London. The Metropolitan Police disclosed this in a statement on Sunday .
9. Troops thwart kidnap attempts, rescue 10 victims in Plateau, Kaduna
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State have thwarted multiple kidnap attempts, including the abduction of a pastor and his wife, and rescued 10 victims in separate operations across Plateau and Kaduna states within the last 48 hours, according to Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh .
10. PDP accuses Ekiti Governor of intimidating opposition ahead of June 20 poll
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has accused Governor Biodun Oyebanji of intimidating opposition members with security agencies and state machinery ahead of the June 20 governorship election. The Ekiti State Commissioner for Information dismissed the allegations as “untrue and laughable” .
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