Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Aisha Buhari visits Atiku Abubakar
Former First Lady and wife of the late President, Aisha Buhari, has visited the presidential candidate of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar. The visit was disclosed by the former Vice President in a post on his social media platforms. The development signals Aisha’s support for the ADC ahead of the general elections.
2. Minister claims some consumers asked him to slow down power supply improvement
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has claimed that some electricity consumers asked him to slow down the remarkable improvement in power supply, joking that their “freezers were freezing.” Speaking at the commissioning of a 3-megawatt solar-hybrid power project at the University of Abuja, the minister said consumers were benefiting from recent interventions.
3. Shettima reveals only six of 19 northern governors supported Tinubu in 2023
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that only six of the 19 northern governors supported President Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid during the 2023 election. He said the opposition did not stop Tinubu from pursuing his ambition despite several obstacles placed in his path.
4. PDP names Muhammad Sani Abacha as Kano governorship candidate
The PDP in Kano State has named Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abacha, son of Nigeria’s late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, as its governorship candidate for next year’s election. The party said the decision followed the withdrawal of the earlier nominee, Muhammad Bello DalhaÂ
5. Anambra govt puts balance of external loans under Obi at N127.4bn
The Anambra State Government on Wednesday escalated its dispute with former governor Peter Obi over the state’s financial inheritance, putting the balance of eight external loans it says were contracted under his administration at N127.4 billion as of June 30, 2026. The government also disputed Obi’s claim that he left about N2.1 billion in an ecological fund account .
6. Court grants Atiku leave to serve Tinubu through APC
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an application by Atiku Abubakar to serve court documents on President Bola Tinubu through the APC. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the request while ruling on an ex-parte motion filed by Atiku’s counsel seeking substituted service.
7. DSS to re-arraign five Ansaru suspects over Oyo abduction
The DSS will today re-arraign five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group over their alleged involvement in the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA of Oyo State and the subsequent killing of two victims. The suspects are to be arraigned on a six-count amended chargeÂ
8. Ondo herbal drink death toll rises to 49
The death toll from the consumption of a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State has risen to 49, with about 170 people reportedly affected. The incident has spread to the Irele LGA, where eight deaths have been reported .
9. FG insists on King’s College concession despite opposition
The Federal Government has said it will proceed with the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, despite mounting opposition from workers, parents and other stakeholders. The Minister of Education said this on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing reporters.
10. Presidency challenges Peter Obi to quit 2027 race if claims are proved
The Presidency on Wednesday challenged NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi to make good his threat to quit the 2027 presidential race if claims that he left Anambra State without outstanding debts were proved wrong. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga threw down the challenge following fresh claims by the Anambra State GovernmentÂ
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