Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. FCCPC questions slow pace of petrol price reductions
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has questioned the slow pace of reductions in petrol prices across Nigeria despite a sharp decline in global crude oil prices. It warned that operators in the downstream sector could face regulatory scrutiny if evidence of consumer exploitation is established .
2. Katsina govt refuses to comment on arrest of bandit leaders at airport
Katsina State Government said it cannot comment on the reported arrest of suspected bandit leaders at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina, after they returned from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Commissioner for Internal Security Nasiru Mu’azu Danmusa said the matter falls entirely within the jurisdiction of federal security agencies .
3. Residents allege bandits planted IED on Sokoto road
Residents of Kurawa and neighbouring communities in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State have alleged that suspected bandits planted another IED along the Sabon Birni–Kurawa road following fresh attacks on villages. The explosive was allegedly planted on Sunday to prevent security personnel from responding to distress calls during raids .
4. NDC leader Dickson expresses confidence Tinubu will be defeated in 2027
The National Leader of the NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC would be defeated in the 2027 general elections if the polls are conducted freely and fairly. Speaking on Channels TV, Dickson said widespread dissatisfaction with the APC-led administration would translate into electoral defeat .
5. Navy disrupts illegal refining operations in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has disrupted the movement of illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State through an intelligence-led operation conducted under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH deployed to the Orashi Forest area of Okolomade Community in Abua/Odual LGA .
6. National Assembly to transmit state police bill to 36 state assemblies this week
The National Assembly is set to transmit the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police to the 36 state Houses of Assembly this week, marking the next critical stage of one of Nigeria’s most far-reaching security reforms. The development comes days after the Senate passed the landmark constitutional amendment .
7. Ogun Police arrest seven suspected criminals, recover weapons and vehicles
Ogun State Police Command has arrested seven suspected criminals for offences ranging from armed robbery and “one-chance” robbery to cultism, unlawful possession of firearms and obtaining money by false pretences. The command recovered a stolen Toyota Venza, three locally made firearms, 17 stolen mobile phones, and N1.1m traced to an alleged travel scam .
8. Kwankwaso says efforts underway to strengthen NDC ahead of 2027
The Vice Presidential candidate of the NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said efforts are underway to strengthen the unity and preparedness of the newly formed party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a post on X, Kwankwaso disclosed that he paid a courtesy visit to the National Leader of the party, Seriake Dickson, at his residence in Abuja .
9. APC distances itself from purported list of primary winners
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from a purported list circulating online claiming to contain the names of successful candidates from its recently concluded primary elections. The party said it had not released any official list of winners and warned members against relying on unauthorised publications .
10. FG bans commercial motorcycles, tricycles on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The restriction, which takes effect this week, was announced in a statement on Sunday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Olufemi Dare .
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