Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Peter Obi renews demand for Tinubu’s resignation over IMF report
Presidential Candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, has renewed his demand for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign. He argued that the latest disclosure by the IMF on Nigeria’s off-budget expenditure has reinforced concerns over accountability, corruption and fiscal management under the current administration .
2. Bandits sack 30 villages in Sokoto, displace hundreds
No fewer than 30 villages in Danchadi District of Bodinga LGA of Sokoto State have been deserted following sustained attacks by bandits, according to an official report submitted by the district authorities. The attacks left at least six people dead, displaced hundreds of residents and resulted in the rustling of more than 1,000 livestock .
3. Edo Police arrest quack doctor over disappearance of newborn
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 46-year-old quack doctor, Osaze Okungbowa, following the disappearance of a newborn at a private health facility. The baby’s mother reported that the baby she delivered under Okungbowa’s care mysteriously disappeared from the clinic .
4. US warns it will closely watch Nigeria’s 2027 elections
The United States would closely watch Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that Washington’s security and financial support would be tied to issues of religious freedom and the conduct of the polls. US Congressman Riley Moore disclosed this in an interview with NoireTV on Sunday .
5. Jonathan denies report alleging he was offered N500bn to contest against Obi
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked a media report alleging he was offered N500 billion to contest against NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi to split South-South votes. Special Adviser on Media to Jonathan described the publication as entirely false and baseless .
6. APC on course to meet INEC’s July 11 deadline for candidate submission
The All Progressives Congress says it is on course to meet INEC’s July 11 deadline for the submission of its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 elections. A senior party official said the upload of candidates’ details was at an advanced stage .
7. Senate to address N1.3bn allocation controversy to ‘Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council’
The Senate is expected to address the controversy surrounding the N1.3 billion allocation to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in the 2026 Appropriation Act as plenary resumes on Tuesday. A forged appointment letter bearing a falsified signature of the Chief of Staff was accepted at the Civil Service Headquarters .
8. ICPC recovers N5.79bn in proceeds of crime between January and June
The ICPC has recovered N5.79 billion in proceeds of crime between January and June 2026 as part of its anti-corruption drive aimed at strengthening accountability and national security. The commission said corruption continues to undermine Nigeria’s security architecture by diverting resources meant for critical public services .
9. Delta Police arrest 202 suspects in intelligence-led raid
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 202 suspects comprising 102 males and 100 females during an intelligence-led raid on criminal hideouts, brothels and suspected illicit drug dens in Asaba, the state capital. The suspects were arrested for offences ranging from operating brothels to possession and sale of suspected illicit drugs .
10. Osun APC governorship candidate urges voters not to sell their votes
The candidate of the APC in the August 15 Osun State Governorship poll, Bola Oyebamiji, has appealed to the electorate not to sell their votes in the forthcoming poll. Oyebamiji said voters should use their PVCs wisely and use it to elect him as governor .
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