ood morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu approves N10bn presidential task force for Ebola preparedness
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats. The President has also ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as intervention funding for emergency preparedness .
2. Bandits kill NSCDC personnel, abduct daughter in Kogi
Armed men suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed a personnel of the NSCDC, Mr. Ayo Olukotun, and abducted his daughter along with several other residents during an attack on Odo-Ere, the headquarters of Yagba West LGA of Kogi State .
3. Security forces repel bandit attack in Zamfara after two-hour gunfight
The Zamfara State Police Command, in a joint operation with other security agencies, has repelled a bandit attack during a two-hour gunfight along Gadar Manya in Anka LGA. The armed confrontation occurred on Monday following an encounter with bandits attempting to cross the highway .
4. Tinubu declares era of abandoned projects gradually becoming a thing of the past
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that the era of abandoned projects in Nigeria is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Tinubu gave the assurance while commissioning the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) in Abuja .
5. Akume says Atiku agreed to rotational presidency after June 12 annulment
SGF Senator George Akume on Tuesday said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among political leaders who agreed to the adoption of rotational presidency in Nigeria following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Akume made the disclosure during a World Press Conference for Democracy Day .
6. Senate passes Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation Bill for second reading
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation Bill, 2026 for second reading, signalling a major step towards establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency and digital asset operations in Nigeria. Lawmakers said the legislation would protect investors and curb fraud .
7. Works Minister gives construction firm 72 hours to mobilise to Abuja-Lokoja Highway
Works Minister David Umahi has given a construction firm, GELD, 72 hours to fully mobilise to its section of the Abuja-Lokoja Highway. He also summoned contractors handling the federal road project for a performance and financial review amid concerns over slow project delivery .
8. House summons service chiefs, finance minister over worsening security
The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned Service Chiefs and the Finance Minister to appear before it and provide a detailed account of funds released to the military, amid growing concerns over worsening security despite huge budgetary allocations to defence .
9. INEC confirms appeals against two court judgments on 2027 election timetable
INEC on Tuesday confirmed that it has filed appeals against two Federal High Court judgments that questioned aspects of its Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, insisting the activities are interrelated operational processes that cannot be arbitrarily isolated .
10. Adeleke, APC trade accusations over violence in Osun
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the APC Campaign Council on Tuesday traded accusations over violence recorded in parts of the state, which left about three persons injured. The crisis began in Ile-Ife during a walk organised by the APC to mobilise support for its governorship candidate .
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