Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Keyamo: No Going Back on Airport Cashless Policy
Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo has stated that there is no going back on the implementation of the cashless policy at all airport revenue points. The Minister noted that the current hybrid system is temporary, adding that the federal government will soon transition to a fully automated payment system.
2. CBN Cracks Down on Loan Defaulters
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a tough stance against big borrowers who fail to pay back their debts. The apex bank has ordered all banks to stop giving new loans or special banking services to large-scale debtors with bad or unrepaid loans on their records.
3. Tinubu Establishes Petroleum Reform Task Force
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Task Force to design the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
4. Tinubu Establishes Petroleum Reform Task Force (Duplicate)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Task Force to design the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
5. Aiyedatiwa: I’ve Not Expressed Interest in 2028 Election
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State says he has not expressed interest in contesting another governorship election, following a Federal High Court ruling that barred him from seeking a fresh term in 2028.
6. Ibadan Cleric Agbala Gabriel Accused of Sexual Misconduct
An Ibadan-based cleric, Kayode Amusan (Agbala Gabriel), has been accused of sexual misconduct and mishandling of donations raised for sick individuals. Allegations spreading across social media claim he fathered twins with a former backup singer and misused medical funds.
7. Thugs Abduct Mortuary Attendant to Block Mass Burial in Benue
A mortuary attendant at NKST Hospital in Kwande LGA, Benue State, was on Thursday abducted by thugs who wanted to prevent a planned mass burial for victims of a bandit attack on Tyungu Jam and Mbaav communities.
8. Rivers Court Sentences Three to Death by Hanging
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for the murder of pharmacist Muenalo Sunday in Khana LGA. The convicts were found guilty of conspiracy, cultism, kidnapping, and murder.
9. Tinubu Urges Media to Scrutinise States, LGAs
President Bola Tinubu has urged media executives to extend the same level of scrutiny they apply to his administration to states and local governments, which he argued now enjoy greater financial autonomy under his reformed federalism.
10. FAAC Disburses N1.894 Trillion to Three Tiers of Government
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.894 trillion from the February 2026 Federation Account revenue to the federal government, state governments, and local government councils.
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