Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Court orders final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Malami
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former AGF Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the federal government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the order after accepting the application filed by the EFCC .
2. NCAA bars American pilot involved in Asaba airport incident
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has barred the American pilot involved in the June 10 aviation incident at Asaba Airport from operating within Nigeria’s airspace and suspended the aircraft’s First Officer pending the outcome of ongoing investigations. Director-General of Civil Aviation Capt. Chris Najomo disclosed this on Thursday .
3. Inflation slows to 15.91% in June 2026
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said headline inflation rate slowed to 15.91 per cent in June from 15.93 per cent in May. The NBS disclosed this in its latest Consumer Price Index report, noting that the food index increased 17.52 per cent in June from 16.96 per cent in May 2026 .
4. FAAC shares N2.550 trillion as June revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.550 trillion as revenue generated in June 2026 among the Federal Government, states and the 774 local government councils. The latest allocation is N250 billion higher than the amount shared for the previous month, representing an increase of 10.9 per cent .
5. Six killed in Kogi gas-laden truck explosion
No fewer than six people were killed on Tuesday night after a gas-laden truck exploded at an Army checkpoint along the Abuja-Lokoja Federal Highway in Kogi State. The explosion triggered an emergency response by police officers, personnel of the Motor Traffic Division, and FRSC officials .
6. Tinubu confirms attendance at UN General Assembly
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb Jimoh Ibrahim, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu has confirmed his attendance at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States, scheduled for September. A chance meeting with US President Donald Trump appears likely .
7. Osun Police to prosecute 13 suspects for kidnapping, cultism
Osun State Police Command says it will prosecute the 13 suspects arrested for alleged kidnapping, cultism, ritual-related offences, stealing, hooliganism, and unlawful possession of substances suspected to be Indian hemp during separate operations across the state. CP Ibrahim Gotan also announced the rescue of a kidnapped herder and recovery of N2.2m ransom .
8. Troops rescue 13 kidnap victims in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 13 kidnap victims during separate operations in the Anka and Kaura Namoda LGAs of Zamfara State. The operation also disrupted planned terrorist activities, forcing suspects to flee and abandon their captives .
9. Gunmen abduct principal, four students, NECO ad hoc staff in Kogi
A combined team of police and other security agencies has launched a manhunt for gunmen who abducted the principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, four students and one NECO ad hoc staff member during the ongoing NECO examination in Dekina LGA of Kogi State. The incident occurred on Tuesday at about 5:25 pm .
10. Senate calls for urgent deployment of security to Benue communities
The Senate on Wednesday called for immediate deployment of security personnel to Akpachi-Ugboju, Otukpo-Nobi, Ondo Ugboju and surrounding communities in Benue, following renewed attacks by suspected bandits which had claimed no fewer than 20 lives. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Sen. Abba Moro .
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