Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
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1. Tinubu receives Osun Governor Adeleke at State House
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the State House, Abuja, barely five days after the governor secured a second term in office. Adeleke arrived at the State House at about 5:20 pm and went into a closed-door meeting with the President .
2. Wike criticises Atiku over fuel subsidy position
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised the presidential candidate of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar, over his position on fuel subsidy, describing his economic proposals as inconsistent. Wike argued that Atiku had taken different positions on the issue at different times .
3. Another 83 Nigerians return from South Africa
Another 83 Nigerians have voluntarily returned home from South Africa following reported xenophobic attacks in the country. The latest return brings the number of Nigerians repatriated under the voluntary return exercise to about 1,573. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa disclosed this in a statement .
4. 52 bodies recovered after Sokoto boat accident
At least 52 bodies, including those of 11 family members, have been buried following a boat accident in Gorau town, Goronyo LGA of Sokoto State. The boat, carrying farmers and workers to their rice farms, capsized at about 8:30 am on Wednesday while crossing a waterway .
5. EFCC, ICPC probe NFF’s N12bn intervention funds
The EFCC and ICPC are investigating the utilisation of the N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the NFF to settle outstanding players’ wages, bonuses and other national team obligations. The development was disclosed by the NFF in a letter dated August 18, 2026 .
6. Lagos Police detain six over viral harassment video
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained six suspects following a viral video showing miscreants allegedly harassing motorists on the road. Command spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi disclosed this in a post on her X handle while reacting to the video .
7. Presidency blasts Atiku over promise to restore fuel subsidy
Special Adviser Sunday Dare has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his pledge to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. Dare described the proposal as deceptive and capable of undermining the country’s economic recovery .
8. NDLEA opposes bail for 10 meth lab suspects in Ogun
The NDLEA has opposed the bail application filed by 10 defendants arrested during a raid on an alleged clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in a forest in Ogun State. The agency said the defendants are part of an alleged organised network involved in the production and trafficking of methamphetamine .
9. Rep Jibrin praises Tinubu for rewarding Kano with appointments
The member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State, Abdulmumin Jibrin, says President Bola Tinubu has performed excellently and rewarded Kano with more than 40 key political appointments in the Federal Government. Jibrin argued the appointments demonstrate the President’s commitment to the state .
10. Troops rescue 10 abducted victims in North-West
No fewer than 10 abducted persons were rescued by troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states. The victims were rescued in separate operations across the three states, according to Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja .
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