Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Appeal Court to Deliver Judgment on PDP Crisis Today
The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today render judgment in the nine consolidated appeals filed by the two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The appeals challenge the decisions of the Federal High Court in Abuja regarding the party’s leadership tussle.
2. IGP Appoints DCP Placid as New Force PRO
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer. He takes over from ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, whose five-month tenure concluded on Friday.
3. Army Dismisses Report of 40 Soldiers Killed in Borno
The Nigerian Army, under Operation HADIN KAI, has dismissed an online report claiming that over 40 soldiers were killed in multiple Boko Haram attacks in Borno State. Operation spokesman Lt. Col. Sani Uba urged the public to disregard the “exaggerated and misleading” reports.
4. APGA Demands Abaribe, Ikwechegh Vacate Seats
The Abia State chapter of APGA has asked Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and Rep. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh to vacate their National Assembly seats following their defections to other political parties. The party insists both lawmakers were elected on the APGA platform.
5. Edo Police Arrest Nigerien National Over Kidnapping
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a Nigerien national in Ubiaja, Esan South East LGA, in connection with kidnapping activities. The arrest follows intensified operations ordered by the Commissioner of Police in response to rising kidnapping reports.
6. Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Taraba
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued two kidnap victims in Gborgbor Village, Wukari LGA of Taraba State. The victims, both Unity Bank staff members, were identified as Marwan Abubakar, 40, and Leng’en Cakop, 37.
7. Bandits Kill One, Abduct Five in Sokoto; Kidnap Woman, Son in Kwara
The Nigeria Police in Sokoto confirmed that one person was killed and five abducted during a bandit attack in Rabah LGA. In a separate incident, suspected bandits abducted a housewife and her son in Edu LGA of Kwara State.
8. APC Shocked at Member’s Involvement in Traditional Ruler’s Kidnap, Death
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock over its publicity secretary’s alleged involvement in the kidnap and death of HRH Francis Igwe, father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor Dr. Kelechi Igwe.
9. NDLEA Arrests Former Lagos Councilor for Drug Trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former two-term councilor at Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Council in Lagos State following credible intelligence linking him to illicit drug sales and trafficking.
10. Troops Foil Another Kidnap Attempt in Taraba, Rescue Two
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued two victims in Gborgbor Village, Wukari LGA of Taraba State, in a separate operation from the one earlier reported.
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