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. El-Rufai raises alarm over fresh plot to implicate him
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai alleged a coordinated effort to damage his reputation and keep him in prolonged detention. His Media Adviser warned of “malicious orchestrations” against him in a statement on Sunday.
2. Ex-Governor Shekarau formally defects to APC
Former Kano Governor Malam Ibrahim Shekarau formally defected to the All Progressives Congress after weeks of political consultations, dumping the PDP alongside Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo.
3. Sea pirates abduct 20 passengers, including UTME candidates, along Calabar waterways
No fewer than 20 passengers, including UTME candidates, were reportedly abducted by sea pirates on Friday when gunmen ambushed a passenger ferry travelling from Calabar to Oron. A naval officer confirmed the incident.
4. Kwara traditional ruler’s abductors demand N400 million ransom
The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, Oba Salman Olátúnjí Aweda, was abducted by terrorists in the early hours of Saturday. The abductors have reportedly demanded N400 million for his release.
5. Troops rescue 13 passengers abducted from Benue Links bus
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued 13 passengers abducted from a Benue Links commercial bus on the Makurdi–Otukpo road. The victims were among 17 passengers kidnapped last Wednesday.
6. Ogun Police arrest three suspects, recover firearms and charms
The Ogun State Police Command arrested three suspects in separate operations across Mowe and Sagamu axis, recovering locally made firearms, cartridges, and charms linked to cult-related and criminal activities between April 14 and 18.
7. Nigerian father of three found dead in UK apartment
Barely a week after a Nigerian mother of three died of cancer in the UK, another Nigerian father of three, identified as Herbert, has been found dead in his apartment. His family appeals for support for funeral and repatriation costs.
8. Gov Alia urges JAMB to reschedule exam for eight rescued UTME candidates
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia appealed to JAMB to reschedule the examination for eight UTME candidates following their abduction ordeal. He described them as victims of circumstance who should not be neglected.
9. NDLEA intercepts cocaine, cannabis concealed in food flasks at Lagos airport
NDLEA operatives intercepted 2.80 kilograms of cocaine and cannabis concealed in the false bottom of food flasks bound for the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
10. Abia governor’s liaison officer defects to APC
The National Assembly Liaison Officer to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Iheanyi Chinasa, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, signalling growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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