Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Security operatives repel bandit attack on Sokoto town
Several bandits were feared killed on Wednesday as security operatives foiled an attempt to attack Sifawa town in Bodinga LGA of Sokoto State. Sifawa is the hometown of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya (rtd.), and the SSG of Sokoto State .
2. ADC demands arrest of Kuje chairman over ‘Vote APC or leave’ threat
The ADC has demanded the immediate arrest of the Kuje Area Council Chairman, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over his declaration that residents must vote for the APC or leave the council area. The party described the development as “a threat of forced displacement” that breaches constitutional provisions .
3. Presidency accuses Atiku of lacking understanding of subsidy proposal
The Presidency on Wednesday accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of lacking a basic understanding of his own proposal to restore petrol subsidy, describing his recent pronouncements as confused, incoherent and politically motivated. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga faulted Atiku’s argument that his proposed subsidy would “follow the barrel of crude” .
4. Police arrest woman, others over fake kidnapping, arms trafficking
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 34-year-old woman, Nansik Wuyep Sule, and several other suspects over alleged cases of fake kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal firearms trafficking. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the FID and IRT during intelligence-led operations .
5. Umahi criticises concessionaire over Benin-Asaba Highway slow pace
Minister of Works David Umahi has criticised the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Highway over the slow pace of work and ordered the arrest of any contractor found removing asphalt from existing carriageways. Umahi gave the directive during an on-the-spot assessment of the 125-kilometre road .
6. EFCC to appeal ruling dismissing forfeiture of Malami’s properties
The EFCC has said it will appeal a Federal High Court ruling that dismissed its application for the final forfeiture of nine properties linked to former AGF Abubakar Malami. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede disclosed this at the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime .
7. Gunmen abduct Dangote Cement driver in Ogun
Gunmen have abducted a senior driver with Dangote Cement Company, Ibese Plant, Usman Umar, in Yewa North LGA of Ogun State. Umar was reportedly abducted around midnight on Wednesday at Ajibawo Village, shortly after returning home from work .
8. US pauses immigrant visa applications worldwide
The United States has paused all immigrant visa applications worldwide as the Trump administration moves to tighten restrictions on applicants it considers likely to rely on US public assistance. A State Department official confirmed the pause on Wednesday .
9. Oyo Police smash transnational vehicle trafficking network
Oyo State Police Command has smashed a transnational criminal network allegedly involved in trafficking stolen luxury vehicles across Nigeria’s borders for sale in foreign countries. The operation led to the arrest of two suspects and recovery of a stolen Lexus RX 350 SUV .
10. Presidency says APC campaign council list not withdrawn
The Presidency has said the APC Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election has not been withdrawn, although adjustments will be made. Special Adviser Sunday Dare gave the clarification during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily .
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