Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Peter Obi says coalition talks lie with political parties
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has rekindled hopes for further talks on a coalition among opposition parties, saying the decision lies with the parties involved. Obi emphasised that negotiations over potential alliances must take place between political parties rather than individual leaders .
2. FG to give students 100MB free daily data from October 1
The Federal Government says Nigerian students will receive 100 megabytes of free data daily to access selected educational websites and digital learning platforms from October 1, 2026. The initiative will initially benefit students in public senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions .
3. US delivers fresh consignment of military equipment to Nigeria
The United States has delivered a fresh consignment of military equipment to Nigeria. The equipment was transported aboard a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft under the Foreign Military Sales arrangement between Washington and Abuja .
4. Kwankwaso asks Atiku to quit presidential race
NDC Vice-Presidential Candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has asked former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to drop his bid for the 2027 presidency. Speaking to members of the Fulani Farmers Association, Kwankwaso said Atiku should devote his time to his traditional responsibilities .
5. Ondo herbal drink death toll rises to 27
The death toll from the incident involving residents of Odigbo LGA of Ondo State has risen to 27, as the state government commenced a crackdown on the sale of herbal drinks and unapproved substances. Residents of Araromi Obu and Odigbo town fell ill after consuming substances suspected to be herbal drinks .
6. NLC issues 7-day ultimatum to FCT Administration over teachers’ welfare
The NLC FCT Council has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the FCT Administration to resolve three outstanding issues affecting teachers, warning that failure would trigger an indefinite strike. The ultimatum was contained in a letter dated September 8, 2026 .
7. Gunmen kill resident, abduct INEC official in Sokoto
Gunmen have killed a resident and abducted an official of INEC in an attack on Girkau village, Kebbe LGA of Sokoto State. The abducted INEC staff member works with the commission in Tambuwal .
8. Kano Police arrest two over killing of political commentator
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a popular political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, who was attacked with sharp objects at his residence in Kumbotso LGA .
9. Peter Obi says he will retain Tinubu’s naira float policy
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has promised that he would retain President Bola Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected. Obi, however, said he would focus on increasing productivity to strengthen the currency and make it more valuable to Nigerians .
10. Troops rescue 13 kidnapped victims, intercept ammunition nationwide
The Nigerian Army says troops have rescued 13 kidnapped victims, intercepted 300 rounds of ammunition and neutralised a suspected kidnapper in separate operations nationwide. The operations also disrupted illegal bunkering and intercepted a trailer conveying illegally mined ilmenite .
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