Good morning! Here are today’s top 10 headlines from Nigerian Newspapers, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. FG releases list of 48 terrorism financiers
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NiGSAC), published an updated list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria.
2. Military confirms arrest of personnel in Bayelsa clash
The Armed Forces of Nigeria said the Navy and Army officers involved in a public altercation in Bayelsa State have been identified and taken into custody.
3. Wike’s PDP faction takes over national secretariat
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party deepened as the faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike seized control of the PDP national secretariat in Abuja after police reopened it.
4. Sapele LG chairman kidnapped in Delta
Gunmen stormed a hotel along Owumi Road in Sapele on Friday evening and abducted the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Bright Abeke.
5. APC fixes N100m for presidential forms in 2027
The All Progressives Congress announced that aspirants for president will pay N30m (interest) and N70m (nomination).
Governorship aspirants will pay N50m total.
6. Iyabo Obasanjo denies bargain claims
Ogun State governorship aspirant Senator Iyabo Obasanjo dismissed reports that she is using her ambition to bargain for deputy governor or ministerial slot, calling them “cheap lies.”
7. FG orders passport withdrawal for renounced citizens
The Interior Minister directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately deactivate passports of individuals who have formally renounced Nigerian citizenship.
8. Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki dies at 60
The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki announced the passing of Most Rev Peter Nworie. The Vicar General confirmed the death on Friday.
9. Police launch manhunt for killers of Imo traditional ruler
Imo State Police Command is hunting for the murderers of Eze Paulinus Ekwueme, traditional ruler of Ochia Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema LGA.
10. ADC backs NBA on court jurisdiction over party disputes
The African Democratic Congress supported the Nigerian Bar Association’s stance that courts lack jurisdiction to handle internal party disputes, calling it a validation of its position.
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