Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. Wike Dares Rivers Govt Over Stadium Use: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dared the Rivers State Government over the denial of approval to use the Yakubu Gowon Stadium for a political rally, vowing to forcefully gain access to the facility if necessary.
2. Court Nullifies PDP National Convention: The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held on November 15, 2025. The court also barred Kabiru Turaki and others from presenting themselves as national officers of the party.
3. Activists Accuse Lagos CP of Assault: Two human rights activists, Hassan “Soweto” Taiwo and Zikora Ibeh, have accused the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Olohundare, of assault and torture during anti-demolition protests.
4. Troops Rescue Kidnapped Clergyman in Enugu: Troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued Reverend Johnson Onugwu, a kidnapped clergyman, following an intelligence-driven operation in Enugu State.
5. 15 University Students Expelled Over Sex Video: Achievers University in Ondo State has expelled 15 students for involvement in a sex video offence, as announced by the institution’s Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Bode Ayorinde.
6. Donald Duke Defects to ADC: Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), receiving his membership card in Calabar.
7. Ganduje Predicts Tinubu’s Re-election in 2027: Former APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has stated that those who think Northern Nigeria will not re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027 are making “a big mistake.”
8. Wike Seeks to Commit Striking FCT Workers to Prison: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has applied to the National Industrial Court for an order to commit striking FCT workers to prison over alleged disobedience of a court directive.
9. Police Rescue Suspected Criminals from Mob Attack: The FCT Police Command rescued two suspected “one chance” robbery operators from a mob attack in Abuja following a swift response to a distress call.
10. Court Grants Actress Angela Okorie Bail: Detained actress Angela Okorie has been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja at N5 million with a surety in the same amount, after being remanded on charges of criminal defamation and cyberstalking.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Saturday, January 31, 2026. CDA News Nigeria provides this digest for informational purposes and does not claim ownership of the original reports. For full details, please refer to the respective source publications.
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