Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Opposition parties to meet August 18 for final alliance push
Another attempt by opposition parties to form an alliance and present a single Presidential candidate against the ruling APC has been slated for August 18. The meeting, planned to hold a day before the official commencement of campaigns for the January 16, 2027 elections, will be a last chance for the opposition parties to come together .
2. EU to deploy Electoral Expert Mission for 2027 polls
The European Union delegation to Nigeria says it will dispatch an Electoral Expert Mission (EEM) made up of two to four independent experts to monitor next year’s general election. The EU debunked reports that it declined an invitation by INEC to observe the elections .
3. Security forces apprehend perpetrators of Enugu church kidnap
Security forces in Enugu State have successfully apprehended three perpetrators of the August 2 kidnap during an attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa, Udi LGA. Cash believed to be ransom payment, arms and ammunition were recovered, and one suspect was neutralized during the gun duel .
4. Colonel Ma’aji reveals why he planned coup against Tinubu
A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country. His explanations were contained in fresh court records .
5. Troops ambush Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi
Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA deployed for counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations in Kebbi State have ambushed Lakurawa Terrorist Group on transit to wreak havoc in Dandi LGA. The troops acted on credible intelligence on the movement of the terrorists .
6. One of two abducted Ondo farmers dies in captivity
One of the two farmers abducted by gunmen in Okeigbo, Ondo State, has died in captivity. According to the Amotekun Corps, five other kidnap victims had been rescued in separate operations across the state .
7. Atiku, David Mark, Aregbesola campaign for ADC’s Salaam in Osun
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ADC National Chairman David Mark and National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola on Monday urged the electorate in Osun State to support the candidate of the party, Dr Najeem Salaam, in the August 15 governorship election. Atiku said the best of Nigerians were in the ADC .
8. Ogun Police arrest 23 foreign nationals over Ponzi scheme, visa scam
Ogun State Police Command has arrested 23 foreign nationals over alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme, visa scam and other immigration-related offences in the Onipanu-Ota area. The suspects were arrested when operatives raided a gated residential building within an estate .
9. Pastor arrested for allegedly obtaining N2.5m under false pilgrimage pretence
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Kehinde Makinde, popularly known as Pastor Kenny, in Ibadan for allegedly obtaining N2.5m from 18 fellowship members under the false pretence of organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem .
10. NDLEA recovers 604.5kg of skunk cannabis in Edo raid
The Edo State Command of the NDLEA, in collaboration with personnel from the Nigerian Army, has recovered 65 bags of skunk cannabis (604.5kg) in a raid at a notorious drug hub in Ewe Luleha, Owan West LGA of Edo State .
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