Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu urges governors to stop building flyovers, focus on security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked governors to stop building flyovers where it is not really necessary, but redirect the resources to ventures and amenities that will assist in tackling the prevailing insecurity in the country. Addressing traditional rulers from Oyo State at Aso Villa, the President also spoke about insecurity .
2. NARD issues fresh nationwide strike notice
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a fresh nationwide strike notice, warning that its members will embark on an indefinite industrial action from 8:00 a.m. on August 10 if the Federal Government fails to address longstanding demands relating to unpaid arrears, welfare and poor working conditions .
3. INEC rejects routine military deployment for elections
INEC on Thursday rejected the routine deployment of troops of the armed forces during elections, saying the Force should remain exceptional. The electoral body specifically said the deployment of the military should arise only where prevailing security conditions require armed forces’ support in aid of the civil authorities .
4. Osun governorship candidates sign peace accord
Barely seventeen days to the August 15 Osun State Gubernatorial Election, Governor Ademola Adeleke, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, alongside twelve other candidates, have signed a Peace Accord. Other notable candidates include the APM and AAC candidates .
5. Senate summons NNPCL, CBN, oil firms over NEITI audit reports
The Senate has commenced a comprehensive investigation into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, summoning NNPCL, CBN, major international and indigenous oil companies, and key government agencies to explain issues arising from the NEITI Oil and Gas Industry Audit Reports for 2021, 2022 and 2023 .
6. Makinde sets up judicial commission to investigate Oyo abduction
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire LGA. Commissioner for Information Dotun Oyelade made this known in a statement on Thursday .
7. Peter Obi unhappy over OK Movement leadership dispute – Kwankwaso spokesman
The spokesman for Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Ladipo Johnson, has disclosed that NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi is unhappy over the leadership dispute currently affecting the OK Movement. Johnson acknowledged the existence of tensions within the movement but maintained that the disagreement would not derail its political objectives ahead of 2027 .
8. Tinubu warns Dutsin-Ma to stop parading as PIC Secretary
President Bola Tinubu has warned Bello Suleiman Dutsin-Ma to stop parading himself as the Secretary of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties. Tinubu ordered the AGF to take over the activities of the PIC, which was dissolved on November 5, 2025 .
9. Osun SSG Teslim Igbalaiye released by Police
The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Teslim Igbalaiye, has been released by the Osun State Police Command. Igbalaiye’s release was announced by Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, on his verified Facebook page on Thursday .
10. Bauchi Police arrest four over culpable homicide cases
Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with two separate culpable homicide cases that claimed the lives of two persons. One suspect was arrested over the killing of a 25-year-old man, while three others were apprehended over the death of a 51-year-old man allegedly attacked on accusations of witchcraft .
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