Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu submits Shettima’s name as running mate for 2027
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the name of Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 Presidential election. On Friday, Ibrahim Masari, Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, submitted the nomination forms for Tinubu and Shettima to APC leaders at Continental Hotel, Abuja .
2. Oyo abducted pupils, teachers regain freedom after 56 days
Teachers and pupils abducted from three schools in Oriire LGA of Oyo State have regained freedom. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed their release in a post on his X handle on Friday. President Tinubu expressed joy over the successful rescue and commended the military, DSS and Police for securing their release after 56 days in captivity .
3. Court reschedules judgment in EFCC’s suit for forfeiture of Malami’s properties
A Federal High Court in Abuja has again rescheduled its planned judgment in the suit by the EFCC for the final forfeiture of about 57 properties allegedly acquired unlawfully by former AGF Abubakar Malami (SAN) to July 15. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik had earlier fixed the judgment for July 6 .
4. Keyamo demands public apology from Peter Obi over vehicle clamp claim
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has demanded a public apology from NDC Presidential Candidate Peter Obi over claims that his vehicle was unfairly clamped at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo insisted that CCTV footage belied Obi’s allegations of political persecution .
5. NCDC reports renewed surge in Lassa fever infections
Nigeria is witnessing a renewed surge in Lassa fever infections, with the NCDC reporting 66 confirmed cases and seven deaths within three consecutive epidemiological weeks. The outbreak continued to spread across 23 states and 111 LGAs .
6. Court remands three Mexicans, seven others over N480bn drug trafficking
Three Mexican nationals and seven other suspects have been remanded in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The defendants, including a 63-year-old alleged drug baron, Anochili Innocent, were arraigned on an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful production and possession of methamphetamine valued at N480 billion .
7. Troops repel ISWAP infiltration attempt into three Maiduguri communities
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in the early hours of Friday, repelled an attempted infiltration by ISWAP terrorists into three communities near Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The affected communities were Muna Garage, Shuwari Village and the Ajilari Cross area, according to acting Media Information Officer Capt. Muhammad Goni .
8. Court affirms FCCPC’s powers to investigate airline ticket pricing
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed the powers of the FCCPC to investigate consumer complaints over airline ticket pricing, ruling that the commission’s authority to conduct investigations is distinct from its statutory power to regulate or fix prices .
9. Fubara presents N1.85 trillion 2026 budget to Rivers Assembly
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers on Friday presented the 2026 appropriation bill of N1.85 trillion to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The bill, tagged “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” projected total operating revenue to increase by 24.49 per cent over the 2025 adjusted budget .
10. Tinubu expresses joy over rescue of Oyo abductees
President Bola Tinubu has expressed joy over the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Tinubu commended the military, DSS and Police for securing the victims’ release after 56 days in captivity .
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