Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. Governors and other political leaders have continued to send congratulatory messages to Adeleke .
2. Tinubu congratulates Adeleke, says democracy flourishing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday said the outcome of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election affirms Nigeria’s flourishing democracy. The President phoned to congratulate the re-elected Governor Ademola Adeleke hours before he was declared the winner .
3. APC says it’s reviewing Osun election results, considering legal action
Osun State chapter of the APC has said it is reviewing the results of the 2026 governorship election across the state’s 332 wards, with a view to exploring available legal avenues, including challenging the outcome at the election tribunal. The party said it was consulting its legal team before deciding on the next step .
4. El-Rufai files N10bn suit against ICPC over rights violation
Detained former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N10 billion suit against the ICPC, alleging gross violation of his fundamental rights. In the suit lodged before the Federal High Court in Abuja, El-Rufai accused the ICPC of denying his wife and son access to him .
5. Three opposition presidential candidates agree to work together
The presidential candidates of the Accord Party, AAC, and SDP have resolved to work together towards a common force ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The three candidates—Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, Omoyele Sowore, and Prince Adewole Adebayo—reached the resolution after a meeting in Port Harcourt .
6. Heavy flooding disrupts movement in Abuja
Heavy rainfall disrupted movement across parts of Abuja on Saturday as floodwater swept through major roads and residential areas, leaving motorists stranded and forcing some businesses to close. Several locations recorded severe flooding, including Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent in Wuse 2 and parts of Efab Estate in Lokogoma .
7. Kwankwaso says NDC appointments will be based on competence
NDC vice-presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso says political appointments under the party’s government will be based primarily on competence and the needs of the country. Kwankwaso said the administration will not appoint people merely because of political affinity or personal connections .
8. Woman found dead inside Osogbo church with wrist cut off
An unidentified woman has been found dead inside a church premises in the Obelewo area of Osogbo, Osun State, with her left wrist reportedly cut off. Police detectives visited the scene following the discovery of the body .
9. Two kidnappers neutralised, two victims rescued in Imo
Two suspected kidnappers were neutralised while two victims were rescued during a gun duel between security operatives and kidnappers in a forest in Imo State. The operation followed an intelligence report that prompted police operatives and local vigilantes to mobilise to the forest .
10. NDLEA arrests businessman with cocaine concealed in luggage
The NDLEA has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi, with 1.550 kg of cocaine concealed in the walls and railings of his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a statement .
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