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. Army buries slain General, soldiers killed in Borno attacks
The Nigerian Army laid to rest the remains of late Commander, 29 Joint Taskforce Brigade, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers killed in recent insurgent attacks in Borno State. Troops also repelled a fresh terrorist attack on Wednesday.
2. Atiku says ADC 2027 candidate may emerge by consensus
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar stated that the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress may emerge through consensus. He also declared that the 2027 election will mark the final chapter of his political career.
3. FCT Police arrest 14 car theft suspects, recover 17 vehicles
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command announced the arrest of 14 suspected members of a car theft and robbery syndicate, with 17 stolen vehicles recovered across Abuja following intelligence-led operations.
4. APC rejects blame for opposition crises
The All Progressives Congress denied claims that it is responsible for internal crises rocking opposition parties. APC National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda said the ruling party remains focused on providing effective governance.
5. Zamfara guards intercept 98 explosive devices en route to bandits’ camp
Members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards arrested a commercial driver conveying 98 explosive devices, N13 million, and three motorcycles allegedly destined for a bandits’ camp in Bindin village, Maru LGA.
6. Customs auctions 43,750 litres of smuggled petrol in Ilorin
The Nigeria Customs Service intensified its crackdown on fuel smuggling, publicly auctioning 43,750 litres of petrol intercepted along the Niger/Kwara axis under Operation Whirlwind.
7. FG rules out return of petrol subsidy despite global price surge
The Federal Government ruled out any return of petrol subsidy in Nigeria, despite recent global oil price surges from Middle East tensions. Finance Minister Wale Edun stated this during an IMF briefing.
8. FG withdraws terrorism charge against Malami, son
The Federal Government withdrew the terrorism financing charge filed against former AGF Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son Abdulaziz. The FG applied to substitute the charge with an amended one over alleged illegal possession of arms.
9. Naira appreciates to N1,393 per dollar in parallel market
The Naira appreciated to N1,393 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,403 on Tuesday. In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, the Naira traded at N1,341.99 per dollar.
10. ACF declares Nigeria’s security situation a “state of war”
The Arewa Consultative Forum declared that Nigeria’s security situation has escalated to a “state of war,” urging the Federal Government to urgently adopt extraordinary measures to address the crisis.
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