Good morning. Here are the top ten headlines from Nigerian newspapers today, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Atiku condemns FG’s 30-day fuel discount as ‘desperate, temporary gesture’
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar criticized the Federal Government’s plan for a 30-day fuel discount at NNPC stations, describing it as a temporary measure that does not address the impact of high fuel prices. He called the use of a fuel subsidy to attract Nigerians dangerous, shameful, and scandalous.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar criticized the Federal Government’s plan for a 30-day fuel discount at NNPC stations, describing it as a temporary measure that does not address the impact of high fuel prices. He called the use of a fuel subsidy to attract Nigerians dangerous, shameful, and scandalous.
2. ACF warns FG to prioritise insecurity over 2027 elections
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the Federal Government to stop what it described as an excessive focus on the 2027 elections and prioritise the worsening insecurity across the country. The forum accused political office holders of paying greater attention to electioneering than to the security and welfare of citizens.
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the Federal Government to stop what it described as an excessive focus on the 2027 elections and prioritise the worsening insecurity across the country. The forum accused political office holders of paying greater attention to electioneering than to the security and welfare of citizens.
3. FG working to bring inflation down to single digits – Onanuga
The Federal Government is working to bring inflation down to single digits, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has said. Onanuga disclosed this while announcing additional measures introduced by the government to support Nigerians amid the global fuel crisis, saying a comprehensive package of fiscal measures was being developed.
The Federal Government is working to bring inflation down to single digits, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has said. Onanuga disclosed this while announcing additional measures introduced by the government to support Nigerians amid the global fuel crisis, saying a comprehensive package of fiscal measures was being developed.
4. Rescued corps members reunite with families in Ibadan
After a seven-day ordeal, the rescued prospective corps members have reunited with their families in Ibadan, Oyo State. The DSS headquarters in Aleshinloye released them to their family members on Thursday after they were debriefed upon arrival in the state capital.
After a seven-day ordeal, the rescued prospective corps members have reunited with their families in Ibadan, Oyo State. The DSS headquarters in Aleshinloye released them to their family members on Thursday after they were debriefed upon arrival in the state capital.
5. APC campaign alleges attacks on candidates, supporters in Ibadan
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation has alleged attacks on APC candidates, supporters and political activities in Ibadan. The organisation alleged that Alhaja Tawakalitu Alli, wife of the APC governorship candidate, was attacked during a medical outreach she organised at Ibikunle House, Ayeye, Ibadan.
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation has alleged attacks on APC candidates, supporters and political activities in Ibadan. The organisation alleged that Alhaja Tawakalitu Alli, wife of the APC governorship candidate, was attacked during a medical outreach she organised at Ibikunle House, Ayeye, Ibadan.
6. Air chief appeals for patience as NAF investigates Ondo crash
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has appealed for patience as the Nigerian Air Force investigates the crash of its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ilaje LGA of Ondo State, which killed all 25 people on board. Aneke led senior NAF officials to join the search and recovery team.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has appealed for patience as the Nigerian Air Force investigates the crash of its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ilaje LGA of Ondo State, which killed all 25 people on board. Aneke led senior NAF officials to join the search and recovery team.
7. INEC begins display of voters’ register, PVC distribution
INEC has commenced the display of the preliminary register of voters and the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The seven-day exercise runs through October 15.
INEC has commenced the display of the preliminary register of voters and the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The seven-day exercise runs through October 15.
8. Two injured in multiple-vehicle crash involving container trucks in Lagos
At least two people sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash involving two container trucks and three other vehicles at Apostolic, inward Alapere, Lagos State. LASTMA officials, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and the police were at the scene to manage the situation.
At least two people sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash involving two container trucks and three other vehicles at Apostolic, inward Alapere, Lagos State. LASTMA officials, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and the police were at the scene to manage the situation.
9. NDLEA arrests 42 suspected drug traffickers in Edo
The Edo State Command of the NDLEA arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and seized 271.92348kg of illicit drugs in September 2026. The command also declared a suspected drug trafficker, Gospel Mudiaga Odeh, wanted after he allegedly escaped arrest during an operation.
The Edo State Command of the NDLEA arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and seized 271.92348kg of illicit drugs in September 2026. The command also declared a suspected drug trafficker, Gospel Mudiaga Odeh, wanted after he allegedly escaped arrest during an operation.
10. ADC to inaugurate Presidential Campaign Council today
The National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, will inaugurate the party’s Presidential Campaign Council on Friday, formally setting its campaign machinery in motion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
The National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, will inaugurate the party’s Presidential Campaign Council on Friday, formally setting its campaign machinery in motion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
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