Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Osun Police arrest SSG, recover N4.81m, PVCs in raid
Osun State Police Command confirmed on Wednesday that the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, and five others were arrested, and N4.81 million, Permanent Voter Cards, and a voter register were recovered during a raid at his residence. Exhibits recovered included N4,810,500 in cash, a laptop, a photocopy machine, a printer, two PVCs and a voter register covering Wards 1 to 15 .
2. COAS appoints GOCs for newly established Army divisions
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has appointed General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the newly established Army divisions. The appointments followed President Tinubu’s approval of the new formations to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s operational capacity across the country .
3. ADC slams Tinubu over ‘fight to finish’ comment
The ADC has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his declaration that he is prepared to “fight to the finish” politically, saying he should focus on defeating terrorists rather than the opposition. The party said it was disturbing that the President made the remarks during a meeting with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria while the country continues to grapple with worsening insecurity .
4. Police fail to produce PFIPC DG before House committee
The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday failed to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the PFIPC, Mr Adeyemi Adeniyi, before the House Ad Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the alleged phantom agency. Police representatives told the committee they would require a written court warrant authorising the suspect’s release from custody .
5. Bandits kill three inside mosque, abduct others in Sokoto
At least three persons were killed inside a mosque, while several others were abducted when bandits attacked Tsamaye village in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State. The attackers arrived in large numbers at about 8:30 pm on Tuesday and remained in the village until about 3:00 am on Wednesday .
6. Four security operatives killed in Kebbi attack
Four security operatives were killed while a soldier was declared missing in an attack on Tudun Bicci community in Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State. The Chairman of Danko Wasagu LGA confirmed the incident to journalists on telephone .
7. DSS arraigns five over Oyo school abduction
The DSS on Wednesday arraigned five suspected members of Ansaru before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA of Oyo State and the alleged killing of two victims .
8. INEC extends PVC collection for Osun election to July 31
INEC has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards for the August 15 Osun State governorship election to July 31, assuring residents that the outcome of the poll would be determined by votes and not violence. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan gave the assurance during an Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting in Osogbo .
9. Adeleke campaign team demands release of arrested supporters
The campaign team of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday demanded the immediate release of supporters allegedly arrested ahead of the state’s governorship election, accusing the Police of targeting members of the Accord Party. The campaign’s spokesperson alleged that more than 86 members had been arrested and detained without any lawful basis .
10. TikTok creators Peller and Jarvis hold civil wedding
Popular TikTok creators Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja (Peller) and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata (Jarvis) have formalised their union with a civil wedding. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, marking the commencement of the legal process ahead of their white wedding scheduled for August 1, 2026 .
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