Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. ADC says N33.75bn transfer scandal proof of corruption under Tinubu
The ADC says the Auditor-General’s finding that N33.75 billion in cash transfers to 3.29 million households cannot be verified is proof that under President Tinubu, social investment has become a racket run for the benefit of officials. The party recalled the N585 million reportedly wired to a private account under Betta Edu .
2. El-Rufai’s family issues 7-day ultimatum to Defence Minister
The family of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Defence Minister Christopher Musa to provide evidence backing an allegation that El-Rufai planned killings in Southern Kaduna or publicly retract the claim. The family described the allegation as grave .
3. Peter Obi says opposition presidential candidates are not divided
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi said on Monday that opposition presidential candidates are not divided and are ready to work together with whoever is chosen by Nigerians. Obi spoke during the commissioning of Seyi Makinde’s presidential campaign office in Abuja .
4. FCT Minister declares ‘no vacancy in the Villa till 2031’
Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmud, has declared that the APC will continue to govern Nigeria beyond 2031. Speaking at the launch of the City Boy Movement in Kano, Mahmud told participants that there was “no vacancy in the Villa till 2031” .
5. Falconets lose 2-0 to Spain in World Cup opener
Nigeria’s Falconets began their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign on a losing note after falling 2-0 to former champions Spain in their Group F opener in Poland on Monday. Spain controlled much of the encounter and took the lead in the 13th minute .
6. BBNaija housemate Nomy disqualified
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Whitney “Nomy” Chukwu has been disqualified following repeated defiance of Big Brother’s instructions. Nomy’s disqualification was announced on Monday after she repeatedly refused to comply with instructions relating to a punishment .
7. NAFDAC links Chinese counterfeiters to fake goods in Nigeria
NAFDAC has linked Chinese counterfeiters now living in Nigeria to the proliferation of fake goods, worsening the production and distribution of adulterated products. NAFDAC Director of Investigation and Enforcement said recent investigations found that Chinese counterfeiters have set up plants and logistics channels inside the country .
8. Niger Police arrest four over village head’s killing
The Niger State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of a 53-year-old village head, Bawa Barde. The incident happened on August 23, 2026, in Zhilu village when assailants traced Barde to his residence and inflicted serious machete injuries .
9. Tension in Sokoto as youths protest cleric’s remand
Tension briefly gripped parts of Sokoto metropolis on Monday as youths protesting the continued remand of an Islamic cleric, Dahiru Mai Barewa, clashed with security personnel. Protesters blocked roads before security operatives intervened to restore order .
10. Makinde rejects return to fuel subsidy, advocates domestic crude pricing
APM presidential candidate and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has rejected a return to fuel subsidy, advocating instead for domestic crude pricing as a way of reducing petrol costs for Nigerians. Makinde stated this during the commissioning of the APM presidential campaign office in Abuja .
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