Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
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1. Tinubu holds security meeting after Jilli airstrike
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following the controversial airstrike at Jilli Market on the Borno-Yobe border.
2. Diezani tells UK court she never solicited or received bribes
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, testified at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, maintaining that expenses incurred on her behalf in London were official and reimbursed by the Nigerian government.
3. ADC alleges Wike pressured venue to deny convention access
The African Democratic Congress claimed that the owner of its planned convention venue, Rainbow Event Centre, came under intense pressure from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to cancel the party’s booking despite full payment.
4. Gov Abiodun declares Sen Yayi as Ogun APC consensus candidate for 2027
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun announced Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the APC consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election during a strategic caucus meeting on Monday.
5. ADC caucus calls for prosecution, removal of INEC Chairman
The ADC caucus in the House of Representatives called for the prosecution and removal of INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan, alleging partisanship and compromised neutrality ahead of the 2027 general elections.
6. Ex-Gov Okowa declares intention for Delta North senatorial ticket
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa formally declared his intention to vie for the Delta North senatorial ticket, saying his constituents requested him to represent them again in the Red Chamber.
7. Katsina Police arrest 188 suspects, rescue 12 kidnap victims in March
The Katsina State Police Command announced the arrest of 188 suspects linked to various criminal activities and the rescue of 12 kidnapped victims within the month of March.
8. Police arrest 33 terror suspects, recover anti-aircraft launcher
Operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team arrested 33 suspected members of a criminal network linked to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery, recovering an anti-aircraft launcher and several high-grade weapons.
9. Peter Obi says no 2027 contender can offer North what he plans
Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi declared on Arise TV that no other 2027 presidential contender can offer the North what he plans to deliver, emphasizing transformation through agriculture, security, and grassroots investment.
10. House committee expresses concern over Plateau insecurity
The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on Security in Plateau expressed deep concern about the spate of insecurity in the state during a visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Monday in Jos.
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