Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. NDC predicts Peter Obi will defeat Tinubu in Lagos in 2027
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has expressed confidence that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will defeat President Bola Tinubu in Lagos State in the 2027 presidential election, predicting a wider margin than in 2023. The party’s National Publicity Secretary said Obi’s victory over Tinubu in Lagos during the 2023 poll was not accidental.
2. PDP leaders clash with Oluyede’s campaign team over campaign funds
Leaders of the PDP in Ado-Ekiti LGA of Ekiti State have clashed with the campaign team of its governorship candidate in the June 20 election, Dr Wole Oluyede, over the management of campaign funds. The party leaders challenged Oluyede to publicly declare his total expenditure during the poll.
3. 47 suspects arrested during Bauchi bye-election
No fewer than 47 suspects were arrested on Saturday during the bye-election in Disina State Constituency, Shira LGA of Bauchi State. The suspects, allegedly armed with guns, cutlasses and sticks, were reportedly posing as operatives of a state-owned security outfitÂ
4. Rivers Police investigate killing of father of four
Police in Rivers State have begun an investigation into the killing of a father of four, Kamadioye Krama, by gunmen in Emulation community, Abua/Odual LGA. The spokesperson for the State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation was ongoing to apprehend the culpritsÂ
5. Delta Police intercept vehicle conveying military camouflage, drugs
Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect after its personnel intercepted a vehicle conveying military camouflage uniforms, boots and hats, as well as cartons of suspected Tramadol and other illicit drugs. The vehicle was intercepted along the Onitsha-Ondo route on Friday.
6. Aggrieved APC members align with Wike’s Rainbow Coalition
Emerging reports indicate that a growing number of aggrieved APC members and former party leaders are aligning with the Rainbow Coalition, led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, in a development that is sharpening internal tensions within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general electionsÂ
7. Tinubu promises lower transport fares from October 1
President Bola Tinubu has said that, from October 1, commuters across Nigeria must begin to see measurable reductions in transportation fares, as he has directed all 36 states to accelerate the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme. Tinubu said the push followed his August 27 meeting with state governors .
8. NSCDC deploys new Niger commandant after 37 miners’ deaths
The NSCDC has deployed Abdulhamid Kabara as the new commandant of its Niger State Command following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. Kabara replaces Suberu Aniviye, who was suspended after the 37 suspects died in Minna on Thursday.
9. APC wins Dawakin Kudu/Warawa bye-election in Kano
The APC has won the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency bye-election in Kano State, with its candidate, Hussaini Yusuf Datti, securing 22,890 votes. The results showed that the PDP polled 180 votes, while the PRP received 270 votesÂ
10. Northern Senators demand probe into 37 miners’ deaths
The Northern Senators Forum on Saturday called for an immediate, transparent and independent investigation into the deaths of 37 young Nigerians in the custody of the NSCDC in Minna, Niger State. It described the circumstances surrounding the occurrence as “deeply disturbing and unacceptable”.
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