Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Supreme Court restores David Mark-led ADC executive
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the order for status quo ante bellum made by the Court of Appeal in the leadership dispute of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The judgment effectively restores the David Mark-led executive following its delisting by INEC .
2. Tinubu nominates Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to Senate confirmation. This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy .
3. Supreme Court nullifies PDP’s Ibadan national convention
The Supreme Court has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a split judgment, a majority of three out of five justices ruled that the appeal filed by the Tanimu Turaki-led faction lacked merit .
4. AGF backs suit seeking deregistration of ADC, other parties
The Attorney General of the Federation has thrown its weight behind a suit seeking the deregistration of some political parties, including the African Democratic Congress, over alleged constitutional breaches. The AGF’s position was contained in a notice filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja .
5. Owerri Archdiocese raises alarm over theft of Blessed Sacrament
The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri raised alarm over a break-in at St. Mulumba Parish, Wetheral Road, Owerri, during which a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament was stolen. The Archdiocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Mbarah, disclosed this in a letter addressed to priests, religious and the laity .
6. NEC approves 112 as Nigeria’s unified national emergency number
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the adoption of 112 as Nigeria’s unified national emergency number, in a major step to strengthen coordinated response to disasters and security incidents across the country. The decision was taken at the 157th NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima .
7. IGP passes out 1,068 newly trained constables in Akwa Ibom
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has passed out 1,068 newly trained constables in Akwa Ibom State, reaffirming the Force’s commitment to strengthening operational capacity and discipline nationwide. The constables underwent intensive firearms and tactical training .
8. FEC approves three major rail projects in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna
The Federal Executive Council on Thursday approved contracts for three major rail projects to boost infrastructure and economic growth. The projects will be implemented in Lagos, Kano and Kaduna, according to the Minister of Finance, Mr Taiwo Oyedele .
9. Customs intercepts N18.9 billion illicit drugs at Tin Can Island Port
The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command, has intercepted illicit drugs valued at N18.9 billion in a joint operation with the NDLEA. Customs Area Controller Comptroller Frank Onyeka announced the seizure at a news conference in Lagos .
10. Tinubu swears in INEC National Commissioner, four Permanent Secretaries
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission and four new Permanent Secretaries. The brief ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, shortly before the Federal Executive Council meeting .
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