Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. FG opens talks with World Bank for $1.5bn loans as public debt hits N166.79tn
The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. The proposed financing comprises three separate $500m facilities for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development
2. INEC chairman reaffirms neutrality ahead of 2027
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has reaffirmed the commission’s neutrality ahead of the 2027 general election, saying INEC favours no candidate or political party. Amupitan said elections are fundamentally about the social contract between citizens and those entrusted with public office.
3. Tinubu delays return from Europe, now expected Tuesday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delayed his return to Nigeria from his working vacation in Europe, with his arrival now expected on Tuesday, September 29. The President had been expected to return this weekend following an earlier extension, but his itinerary has since been revisedÂ
4. NARD gives FG two-week ultimatum over welfare issues
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government two weeks to resolve outstanding welfare and professional issues affecting its members or risk industrial action. The ultimatum was part of resolutions reached at the association’s 46th Annual General Meeting in Calabar.
5. NDLEA intercepts 2.55 million opioid pills at Lagos airport
The NDLEA has intercepted 2.55 million opioid pills weighing 1,640.55kg in three consignments at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The agency disclosed this in a statement by its Director of Media and Advocacy.
6. Ogun Police arrest 11, recover ATM cards, firearms
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects and recovered 25 ATM cards, three firearms and two suspected stolen vehicles during an 11-day security operation. The ATM cards were recovered from a 45-year-old man arrested over an alleged N2.5m fraudÂ
7. FG approves modernisation of four major ports
The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of four major ports in the eastern and southern corridors to expand Nigeria’s cargo-handling capacity and reduce maritime traffic around Lagos. The affected ports are Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar.
8. Troops kill terrorist, rescue six victims in Sokoto, Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed a suspected terrorist and rescued six kidnap victims in separate operations in Sokoto and Zamfara states. The operations also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a foreign military uniform.
9. Bandits abduct nine, rustle 200 livestock in Sokoto
Bandits have abducted nine residents, shot another, and rustled over 200 livestock during an attack on the Illelar Dawagari community in Goronyo LGA of Sokoto State. The attackers invaded the community at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.
10. Katsina health secretary abducted, killed by bandits
The Health Secretary of Malumfashi LGA of Katsina State, Sa’adu Dantutture, has been abducted and killed by bandits in his hometown of Dantutture, Kafur LGA. He was abducted shortly after returning to the community on Wednesday night.
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