Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Lagos APC expels ex-Agege LG chairman, aspirant over defection
The Lagos State chapter of the APC has expelled former Agege Local Government Chairman Ganiyu Egunjobi and former Agege Constituency II aspirant Azeez Yusuf after they defected to the APM. The state APC Chairman accused the two former members of anti-party activities and disloyalty.
2. OK Movement vows not to surrender structure to NDC
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement (OK Movement) on Wednesday vowed not to collapse or surrender its structure to the NDC ahead of the 2027 election. The Director-General said the movement would not allow the NDC or any other organisation to absorb its national, state, local government and ward structures.
3. NSCDC arrests three over NNPC pipeline vandalism in Abuja
The NSCDC FCT Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged vandalism of an NNPC petroleum pipeline in Dafa, Kwali Area Council, Abuja. The FCT Commandant disclosed this while addressing journalists at the corps’ Kwali Divisional OfficeÂ
4. University undergraduate swept away by flood in Asaba
A university undergraduate was swept away by floodwater in Asaba, Delta State, while travelling with her father, and her body was recovered two days later. The incident occurred following a downpour when floodwater pushed their vehicle into a drainage channel .
5. El-Rufai laments silence of former colleagues amid current circumstances
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has lamented the silence of some of his former colleagues, friends and associates amid his current circumstances, saying he does not resent those who have chosen not to stand by him. He said he had received concerns over the apparent silence of people he had publicly supported in the past.
6. NCDC issues public health advisory, places Nigeria on high alert over Ebola
The NCDC has issued a public health advisory following the latest update on the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The centre said Nigeria had been placed on “high alert” as it continued to strengthen surveillance and preparedness measuresÂ
7. Masari says Tinubu’s plans unmatched in nearly four decades
Former Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s plans for Nigeria are unmatched by those of any president he has encountered in nearly four decades of political involvement. Masari said his assessment was based on his long experience in Nigerian politics.
8. Naira appreciates to N1,375 per dollar
The Naira on Wednesday appreciated to N1,375 per dollar from N1,383 in the parallel market on Tuesday. Similarly, the naira appreciated to N1,328 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM)Â
9. Plateau Police disburse N25m to families of deceased personnel
The Police Command in Plateau has disbursed more than N25 million to the families of its personnel who died in active service. The Commissioner of Police presented cheques to 22 families in Jos, saying the gesture was part of a life insurance scheme for the beneficiaries .
**10. Tinubu welcomes $12m Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship**
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $12 million Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE), saying it will strengthen Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem and boost business growth. Tinubu said the centre would help establish, strengthen and grow businesses.
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