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. Gunmen attack police camp in Kwara, kill three officers
Gunmen attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least three officers and leaving two others injured. The assault occurred in the early hours of Saturday and reportedly caught security personnel off guard .
2. ADC rejects claims it may not participate in 2027 elections
The African Democratic Congress has rejected claims that it may not participate in the 2027 general elections, describing the reports as false and intended to undermine its growing political momentum. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said the ADC remains committed to fielding candidates .
3. Bala Mohammed dumps PDP for Allied Peoples Movement
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). It was reliably gathered that his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, is also preparing to exit the party amid escalating leadership and legal crises .
4. Kwankwaso says no final decision on political future
Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his associates. The ADC chieftain admitted he is currently consulting with leaders of the National Democratic Congress and the Peoples Redemption Party .
5. Army arrests blogger ‘Justice Crack’ over inciting soldiers
The Nigerian Army confirmed the arrest of a blogger and social media influencer, Justice Chidiebere (Justice Crack), over allegations of inciting soldiers and attempting to misinform the public. The arrest followed complaints raised by soldiers regarding feeding and welfare issues shared on social media .
6. Three health workers die in road crash after May Day celebration
Three members of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria, Ekiti Local Government branch, died in a lone road crash along the Oke-Onigbin–Omu-Aran highway in Kwara State shortly after participating in this year’s Workers’ Day celebrations in Ilorin .
7. PDP presidential aspirant Onor: Wike’s support for Tinubu is personal
PDP presidential aspirant Senator Sandy Onor said the support of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for President Tinubu is personal and does not reflect the position of the party. He stressed that Wike’s political alignment does not determine the PDP’s direction ahead of 2027 .
8. Gov Alia convenes APC reconciliation meeting with Akume
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has convened a high-level reconciliation meeting of APC stakeholders, including SGF Senator George Akume, as part of efforts to unite the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Alia disclosed this after receiving his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms .
9. Navy destroys illegal refineries, militant hideouts in three states
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and maritime crimes, destroying illegal refining sites and dismantling militant hideouts across Rivers, Bayelsa and Cross River states, according to statements by the Director of Naval Information .
10. NiMet forecasts haziness, thunderstorms from Sunday to Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast haziness and thunderstorms from Sunday to Tuesday. Moderate dust haze with visibility between 2km and 5km is expected over the northern region, with localised visibility of less than 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano and Jigawa States .
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