Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Tinubu describes APC primaries as strong demonstration of internal democracy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the APC primaries nationwide as a strong demonstration of internal democracy. President Tinubu stated this after he participated in the APC presidential primary at his Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos, noting that the exercise had further deepened the democratic process .
2. Ganduje’s son obtains NDC nomination form for House of Reps
Abdulaziz Umar Ganduje, the eldest son of immediate past APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Saturday obtained the nomination form to contest for the House of Representatives ticket under the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He is contesting for Dawakin Tofa/Tofa/Rimin Gado Federal Constituency .
3. Katsina Police dismantle seven-man kidnapping syndicate
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have dismantled a seven-man kidnapping syndicate allegedly responsible for the abduction of an eight-year-old boy in Katsina metropolis, recovering part of the ransom money and other exhibits. The Command disclosed that the suspects were arrested through a coordinated intelligence-driven operation led by the Violent Crime Response Unit .
4. Tinubu to receive APC certificate of return today
President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday, today, receive the certificate and flag of the APC as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. This is contained in a statement by presidential spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga on Saturday in Abuja .
5. VP Shettima departs for Benin Republic to attend Wadagni’s inauguration
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday departed Abuja for Cotonou, Republic of Benin, to represent President Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Romuald Wadagni. The ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, will see Wadagni formally assume office for a seven-year constitutional term .
6. Peter Obi pushes back against claims he is avoiding Atiku
Former governor of Anambra State and NDC presidential aspirant Peter Obi has pushed back against suggestions that he is avoiding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the remarks on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, on the sidelines of the Spier Dialogue 2026 .
7. Teacher arrested for allegedly killing 16-year-old WASSCE candidate
A 30-year-old private school teacher, Nathaniel Baiyegun, has been arrested for allegedly killing a 16-year-old WASSCE candidate identified as Florence, said to be his former student. A police source said the suspect allegedly lured the teenager to the scene of her death under the guise of attending an academic coaching class .
8. NIS allays fears over Ebola entry through land borders
The Nigeria Immigration Service has allayed fears that the country’s land borders could serve as unchecked entry points for the Ebola virus currently ravaging DR Congo and Uganda. The NIS insisted that every border crossing in Nigeria is manned and that digital surveillance infrastructure has been deployed to monitor routes .
9. Six Nigerians arrested in Thailand over romance-scam network
Thai police have arrested six Nigerian nationals during a raid on a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi province. The suspects are accused of running a romance-scam network that defrauded victims into transferring money .
10. ADC declares Senator Kingibe as FCT senatorial flag bearer
The African Democratic Congress has formally announced Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe as the party’s flag bearer for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial race. Kingibe secured a commanding total of 17,535 votes, far ahead of her sole opponent, Mubarak Tijjani, who polled 806 votes .
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