Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. IGP warns political parties against instigating violence ahead of Osun poll
The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has warned political parties against instigating violence ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State. Disu gave the warning during a visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Government House, Osogbo, before holding a meeting with political parties at the state Police Headquarters .
2. Mother of 10 accuses Gombe hospital of removing kidney during CS
A 38-year-old mother of 10, Barira Alhassan, has accused the Gombe State Specialist Hospital of removing one of her kidneys during a Caesarean section, an allegation the hospital has denied. The hospital insisted that available medical findings indicate she may have been born with only one kidney. The family is calling for an independent investigation .
3. Bandits kill village head, son, four others in Sokoto
Bandits have killed the Village Head of Kulodo in Bodinga LGA of Sokoto State, Alhaji Abubakar Tudu, his eldest son, Abubakar Abubakar, and four other residents in a fresh attack on the community. The assailants also killed another resident in neighbouring Kwance village during the raid, which occurred while residents were observing Asr prayer .
4. INEC extends Continuous Voter Registration by two weeks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) by two weeks, moving the deadline from July 10 to Friday, July 24, 2026. National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna disclosed this on Friday night in Abuja .
5. Jim Obazee testifies that Buhari ought to have faced trial over CBN fraud
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Investigator on the CBN, Jim Obazee, on Friday told the High Court of the FCT that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari ought to have faced trial over the alleged $6.2 million fraud involving the apex bank. Obazee testified as a prosecution witness for the EFCC in the ongoing trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele .
6. Bauchi Police rescue two kidnap victims in joint operation
Bauchi State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims during a joint security operation in Gwamnare Forest, Ningi LGA of the state. The operation was carried out by a combined team of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the DPO in Ningi and Forestry Guards .
7. NDLEA warns public against fraudulent vehicle sale offers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned members of the public to disregard fraudulent offers purportedly advertising forfeited vehicles for sale at cheap prices. The agency said the scam was being perpetrated by criminals impersonating senior officials of the agency .
8. Osun Governor Adeleke says security agencies should arrest anyone found culpable
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that he does not condone criminality, saying security agencies should arrest anyone found culpable, including members of his family. Adeleke made the remarks while responding to the IGP during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Osogbo .
9. Tinubu mourns elder statesman Ganiyu Kolapo Oseni
President Bola Tinubu mourned the death of elder statesman and former Lagos politician, Alhaji Ganiyu Kolapo Oseni, describing him as a trusted ally, brother and the man who introduced him to politics. Tinubu said Oseni remained steadfast during the struggle to restore democracy in Nigeria .
10. Egypt advances to first-ever World Cup Round of 16
African nation Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties to advance to their first-ever Round of 16 appearance in World Cup history. Egypt went ahead in the 13th minute with a goal by Emam Ashour .
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