Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. ADC, APC trade blame over attack on Sokoto governorship candidate’s convoy
The ADC and APC at the weekend traded blame following an attack on the convoy of the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya. Dan’iya alleged that personnel of the Marshal and Community Guard, state-owned security outfits, attacked his convoy around the Sokoto Airport when he escorted former governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to the airport. But the APC denied the allegation.
2. Troops neutralise four ISWAP leaders, including two Arabs, in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised four leaders of ISWAP, including two Arabs, a commander and several foot soldiers in Kukawa LGA of Borno State. The Army said they were neutralised on October 31, 2026, by combined troops following a massive ISWAP attack on their locations.
3. FG vows to crack down on inflated public contracts
The Federal Government has vowed to crack down on inflated public contracts and procurement violations, warning heads of government-owned agencies, corporations, councils, authorities and commissions that they risk sanctions for breaching procurement regulations. The government raised the alarm over contract awards that exceed approved price benchmarks.
4. ADC reschedules Sokoto campaign kick-off to November 4
The ADC has rescheduled its presidential campaign kick-off in Sokoto State to Wednesday, November 4, despite alleging threats, attacks on its members and attempts by the state government to frustrate the event. The party said its decision to proceed was a demonstration of its determination to exercise its constitutional rightsÂ
5. Ravaging gully destroys over 30 houses in Edo
A ravaging gully has destroyed over 30 houses in the Agor-Uwagboe community in Oredo LGA of Edo State. The gully has also cut off the community’s access road through the Ofumwengbe and Egbiri communities, and a wooden bridge has been constructed to allow motorcycles to pass through.
6. Kebbi Police repel two bandit attacks on Ribah community
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that joint security operatives repelled two successive attacks by suspected bandits on the Ribah community in Zuru LGA, killing one person. The attackers first attempted to block Rambo Junction along the Ribah–Dirin Daji Road on Friday but were swiftly confronted by security operatives.
7. NDLEA arrests two Europe-based Nigerians with cocaine at Abuja airport
The NDLEA has arrested two Nigerians based in Europe after they allegedly ingested 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46kg while attempting to travel from Abuja to Paris. Officials arrested the suspects during the outward clearance of an Air France flight at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
8. Gunmen abduct 100-level female student in Plateau
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 100-level female student of Plateau State University, Bokkos, while another person sustained injuries during an attack on off-campus student residential areas. The incidents occurred on Saturday evening and heightened concerns over the safety of students residing outside the campus.
9. Fire destroys 110 buildings at Kano timber market
An early-morning fire outbreak at the weekend destroyed no fewer than 110 buildings and structures at Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano metropolis. The Kano State Fire Service said the inferno razed 75 permanent buildings and 35 temporary structures across different sections of the marketÂ
10. Rivers residents challenge governorship candidates to present clear plans
Residents of Rivers State have challenged governorship candidates in the 2027 elections to present clear plans for tackling unemployment, poor infrastructure, declining public services and other economic challenges. The call was made at the seventh edition of the ‘Rivers We Want’ town hall meeting, where five candidates signed a 13-point Citizens’ Charter of Demands.
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