Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu departs for Makkah to perform Umrah
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah and pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability, and continued progress. Before his departure, the President will commission equipment the Nigerian Air Force acquired for its operations at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport .
2. TUC rejects N70,000 transport allowance, demands salary increment
The leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Wednesday rejected the proposed N70,000 transportation allowance for workers by the Federal Government. The Congress described the government’s plan as “haphazard measures” of cushioning the effects of fuel subsidy removal and demanded immediate salary increment for workers.
3. House invites INEC chairman over 2027 preparedness
The House of Representatives yesterday invited INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan to appear before its Committee on Electoral Matters to brief lawmakers on the commission’s preparedness for the 2027 general elections. The House asked him to appear within seven legislative days to provide updates on CVR, PVCs and election logisticsÂ
4. Gov Sani vows not to disclose private steps supporting El-Rufai
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has vowed not to disclose the private steps he had taken to demonstrate his support for his detained predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai. He insisted that he would not speak ill of the former governor despite their widely reported political differences.
5. Peter Obi vows to ‘rig those who rig’ 2027 polls
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has vowed to take on those who manipulate elections, declaring that his camp will “rig those who rig” the 2027 polls. Obi made the declaration at an NDC town hall meeting in Nasarawa State, where he outlined his plans to tackle electoral malpractice and ensure accountabilityÂ
6. Senate confirms Eze Anaba, 15 others to NHRC board
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Eze Anaba, and 15 other nominees to the governing board of the National Human Rights Commission. The confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal MattersÂ
7. Gunmen kill one, injure pastor in Plateau attack
Gunmen have killed a 36-year-old man, injured a pastor and left another person missing in an attack on Lamor community in Pushit District of Mangu LGA of Plateau State. The attack occurred at the farm of Pastor Apollos Charly in Lamor.
8. INEC to decide Pantami, Adebutu’s fate Thursday
INEC has disclosed that it will determine the fate of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, Ladi Adebutu and other politicians omitted from its final list of candidates for the February 6, 2027 governorship elections at its next meeting on Thursday. National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna disclosed this to newsmen.
9. ADC postpones Sokoto campaign flag-off
The African Democratic Congress has postponed its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto State, earlier scheduled for Saturday, October 31, to Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The postponement was attributed to planning and coordination considerationsÂ
10. FCT Police arrest NSCDC Deputy Superintendent over shooting
The FCT Police Command has arrested a Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC, Onoja Samuel, for allegedly firing shots into the air during a confrontation with traders at a market in the Kubwa area of Abuja. Operatives attached to the Kubwa Police Division arrested the suspect after disarming him .
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