Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. DSS dismisses Atiku’s allegation of organising protests in Sokoto
The DSS has dismissed allegations by former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar that it is organising protests to disrupt political activities in Sokoto State. The Service said its operatives had been providing security protection to political candidates across party lines, citing the evacuation of the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto, Mannir Daniya, during an attack on October 31, 2026.
2. ADC keeps Sokoto campaign rally venue secret over security concerns
The ADC has kept the venue of its presidential campaign rally in Sokoto State secret ahead of Wednesday’s kick-off, citing security concerns amid allegations of attempts to disrupt the event. The party said it was taking precautionary measures following reports of a possible plot to frustrate the rally.
3. EFCC uncovers illegal oil refinery operated by Chinese nationals in Ogun
The EFCC has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The facility was discovered on October 31, 2026, by operatives of its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following intelligence and surveillance on the activities of illegal sludge oil refineries.
4. NYSC disowns ex-Minister Nnaji’s discharge certificate
The National Youth Service Corps has identified four irregularities in a certificate linked to former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, insisting that the document was not issued by the corps. An Assistant Director in the NYSC Department of Certification disclosed this while testifying as the second prosecution witness in the alleged certificate forgery case against Nnaji.
5. State Police Bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve
The National Assembly is set to transmit the proposed State Police Bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after completing the authentication of approvals secured from 28 state Houses of Assembly. The Clerk to the National Assembly confirmed that the number of state legislatures that approved the amendment exceeded the constitutionally required threshold of 24 states.
6. Ondo Police uncover counterfeit currency production site
The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected counterfeit currency production site in Odigbo LGA, arresting one suspect and recovering three bags of suspected fake United States dollar notes. The operation took place on October 29 at Kiniso Village following investigations into a complaint.
7. Anambra got dismisses viral video of governor’s son campaigning for Obi
The Anambra State Government has dismissed a viral video in which the son of the governor, Ozonna Soludo, was seen campaigning for the NDC candidate, Peter Obi, describing it as false and misinformation. The government said the footage was fakeÂ
8. Gunmen kill18-year-old vigilante member in Plateau
Tension has gripped Rachas village in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, following the killing of an 18-year-old vigilante member, Divine Dung Davou, by gunmen during a midnight attack. The incident has thrown the community into mourning and renewed fears over insecurity in rural communities .
9. Lagos Police uncover high-tech indoor cannabis farm in Apapa
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm at a residential property in Apapa, arresting a Polish national and a Nigerian. The suspects were identified as Thomas Razvickas, 49, and James Chisome, 36, both of whom reportedly reside at the property.
10. DSS releases four cleared IPOB suspects, pays N5m compensation each
The Director-General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has set free and approved an initial payment of N20 million to four suspects, each receiving N5 million as compensation after being cleared of alleged membership of the proscribed IPOB .
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