Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Opposition parties agree to present single presidential candidate for 2027
Leaders of leading opposition political parties announced plans on Saturday to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The resolution was adopted at the national summit of opposition party leaders held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
2. Security operatives arrest two kidnappers, recover N8 million ransom in Plateau
Joint security operatives in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered N8 million in ransom paid by a victim’s family. They also rescued an abducted woman from a forest hideout.
3. Defence Headquarters promises fair trial for 36 military personnel over coup plot
The Defence Headquarters stated that the General Court Martial inaugurated to prosecute 36 military personnel for alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu will be conducted with the highest standards of fairness and impartiality.
4. Asylum-seekers into Nigeria rise by 21% in first quarter of 2026
The number of newly arrived asylum-seekers into Nigeria rose by 322 persons, amounting to a 21 per cent increase in the first quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, the backlog of refugees awaiting formal registration dropped by 3,613 within the same period, according to UNHCR data.
5. Man arrested in Delta for attempting to kidnap aunt who raised him
A 31-year-old man, Chukwemeka Destiny, was arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly attempting to kidnap his aunt, who had raised him from age five. Destiny had paid N900,000 to people he believed were kidnappers to abduct the woman.
6. Edo Police rescue nine victims from two separate kidnapping incidents
The Edo State Police Command said its operatives rescued nine victims from two separate kidnapping incidents, including three passengers from a GUO bus and six others along the Benin-Lagos expressway, according to spokesperson Eno Ikoedem.
7. Jigawa’s 2023 NNPP governorship candidate joins ADC
Jigawa State’s 2023 NNPP governorship candidate, Aminu Ringim, formally joined the African Democratic Congress alongside his supporters in Ringim Local Government Area, amid increasing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
8. NNPP insists on proceeding with congresses despite INEC recognition delay
The New Nigeria Peoples Party stated it will proceed with its congresses and national convention, despite delays by INEC in recognising the Dr Agbo Major-led leadership of the party as directed by court orders, according to party founder Dr Boniface Aniebonam.
9. Senator Shekarau receives APC membership card following return
Former Kano State Governor Senator Ibrahim Shekarau on Saturday received his membership card of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his Giginyu constituency, following his formal return to the ruling party.
10. Ex-Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar declares interest in Bauchi governorship
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has declared his interest to contest for the Bauchi State governorship position in the 2027 general election under the platform of the APC, stating his intention to bring positive change to the state.
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