Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Police dismantle illegal ‘baby factory’ in Ogun, rescue two pregnant women
Operatives of the Mowe Division of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled an illegal ‘baby factory’ syndicate in Abaren village, rescuing two heavily pregnant women and four children. Six suspects, including an attending nurse, were arrested .
2. Tinubu orders rescue of Niger mosque victims
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, Police, DSS and all relevant security agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation for the victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State. Terrorists had abducted dozens of worshippers from four mosques during last Friday’s Juma’at prayer .
3. Atiku insists he will restore fuel subsidy
ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has insisted that his position on subsidy has not changed, adding that he will restore it. Speaking on Tuesday, Atiku disowned comments made by one of his media aides during an interview, stating that the aide was not speaking on his authority .
4. Dangote increases petrol price to N1,200 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the gantry price of PMS from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre, effective August 26, 2026. In an official communication to customers, the refinery announced revised depot prices for gantry and coastal deliveries .
5. One killed, three injured as gunfire erupts at Kano wedding
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects following the killing of one person and the injury of three others after one of the suspects opened fire during a wedding ceremony at Tudun Yola Quarters .
6. Zamfara Police rescue two, neutralise bandit
The Zamfara State Police Command said it had rescued two abducted persons, neutralised an armed bandit, and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an operation in Talata Mafara LGA. The command disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson .
7. Akpabio says APC has enough achievements to present in 2027
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the Tinubu-led APC administration has enough achievements to present to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio said the administration inherited a difficult economic situation, claiming 27 states were unable to pay workers’ salaries when Tinubu assumed office .
8. APC dismisses reports of withdrawing 2027 campaign council list
The APC has dismissed reports that it has withdrawn the list of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, describing the reports as rumours. National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka said the party would formally announce any changes to the campaign council list .
9. Court jails Canada returnee 11 years for cannabis importation
A Federal High Court in Lagos has jailed a Canada returnee, Abimbola Daniel, for 11 years for unlawfully importing and possessing 2.5kg of cannabis. Justice Akintayo Aluko handed down the sentence on Monday after Daniel pleaded guilty .
10. Music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80
Music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports. Parton’s death was reportedly announced by her nephew on Instagram on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump ordered American flags across the country to be lowered for one week in her honour .
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