Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Over 30 killed in Kaduna community attack
More than 30 persons have been killed in Kauru LGA of Kaduna State. According to SOKAPU, the victims were killed during an invasion by armed men on Narido community in Kauru LGA .
2. Reps order IGP to produce PFIPC DG by Wednesday
The House Ad Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the PFIPC has directed the IGP to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the organisation, Mr Adeyemi Adeniyi, by noon on Wednesday. The directive was issued on Monday during the committee’s resumed investigative hearing .
3. South Africa reportedly fails to ratify agreement with Nigeria
South Africa has reportedly failed to ratify the agreement with Nigeria, citing what Nigerian officials described as “inadequate reasons.” The Early Warning Mechanism was designed to strengthen cooperation between both countries in monitoring threats of violence, protecting citizens and addressing consular matters .
4. Naira depreciates to N1,407 per dollar in parallel market
The Naira on Monday depreciated to N1,407 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,400 per dollar last week Friday. Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1,364 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) .
5. Ondo Assembly spokesperson says no plenary until Speaker resigns
Mr Olatunji Ifabiyi, spokesperson for the Ondo State House of Assembly, says the Assembly will not hold plenary until the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, resigns. Twenty-one of the 26 members had signed a resolution to impeach the Speaker if he failed to resign .
6. Court okays hearing of suit seeking security for Peter Obi
The Federal High Court in Abuja has okayed hearing of a suit seeking to compel President Bola Tinubu to provide maximum security to NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. The suit prays the court to declare that Obi has the fundamental right to life and the right to live without fear .
7. House committee uncovers 29 forged documents linked to PFIPC
The House ad hoc committee investigating the PFIPC on Monday said it had uncovered at least 29 allegedly forged official documents linked to the fake agency and its self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew. Committee Chairman Yusuf Gagdi disclosed this during the appearance of the AGF before the panel .
8. Gunmen kill former CSO in Rivers community
Bori, the headquarters of Khana LGA in Rivers State, has been thrown into panic after gunmen shot and killed a former Chief Security Officer of the council identified as Letam Kine on Sunday evening. Some alleged that the assailants may have been suspected cultists .
9. Two dead as three-storey hostel collapses in Anambra
Two persons have been confirmed dead, while three others were rescued after a three-storey hostel building collapsed in Amaokpala, near Federal Polytechnic Oko, in Orumba North LGA of Anambra State. The building caved in on Sunday night, trapping mostly students beneath the rubble .
10. ADC, Ikwerre LG chairman clash over ban on public gatherings
The ADC in Rivers State and the Chairman of Ikwerre LGA, Charles Wobodo, are at loggerheads over the council’s recent ban on public gatherings, with the opposition party alleging that the directive is aimed at intimidating political opponents ahead of the 2027 elections .
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