Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu asks US court to reject release of FBI, DEA records
President Bola Tinubu has asked a United States court to reject a motion seeking the release of additional FBI and DEA records concerning him. He said claims of a secret criminal prosecution or government cover-up are unsubstantiated and unsupported by evidence .
2. DSS beefs up security for Atiku, Peter Obi, 16 other presidential candidates
The DSS is beefing up security for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and 16 other presidential candidates as they prepare to take to the field for the campaign ahead of the January 2027 election. Similar security measures have been extended to all presidential running mates .
3. APC rejects calls for return of petrol subsidy
The APC has rejected calls for a return of the petrol subsidy, warning Nigerians against politicians promising to reverse one of the major economic reforms introduced by President Tinubu. DG of the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, said any politician campaigning on a promise to restore the subsidy regime is misleading the public .
4. Zamfara Police rescue nine trapped by bandits
The police in Zamfara State have confirmed a suspected bandit attack on the Gusau-Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe LGA. Operatives rescued nine people trapped by the criminals and arrested a suspected arms courier, recovering 11 locally fabricated AK-47 rifles .
5. Petrol price heads for N1,500 per litre
The price of PMS (petrol) appears headed for N1,500 per litre after it jumped from N1,205 to N1,310 on Saturday. The development came despite a drop in international crude oil prices from $92 per barrel to $87.31 .
6. Okrika-born politician Desmond Stephen resigns from NDC
Popular Okrika-born philanthropist and grassroots politician, Hon. Desmond Stephen, has officially resigned from the NDC and pitched his tent with the Action Democratic Party (ADP). In a resignation letter dated May 25, 2026, Stephen expressed gratitude to the NDC leadership .
7. Lagos begins demolition of shanties under high-tension lines
The Lagos State Government has commenced the controlled demolition of shanties and other informal structures erected beneath high-tension electricity lines in the Ikola community, Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, following a recent communal clash that left four people dead .
8. Adamawa Police arrest two suspected Shilla Boys gang members
Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the Shilla Boys gang in connection with an alleged armed robbery. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 27, 2026, according to the command’s spokesperson .
9. Osun APC candidate Oyebamiji congratulates Adeleke
The APC candidate in the August 15 Osun governorship poll, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke, who was returned by INEC. Oyebamiji also demanded an end to the killings, harassment and intimidation of APC members across the state .
10. Benue Police arrest student for attacking neighbour with hot water
The police in Benue State have arrested a 500-level student of Fr. Moses Adasu University for allegedly attacking a neighbour with hot water. An investigation has commenced to unravel the cause of the fight, according to DSP Peter Aondongu .
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