Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. Mass Defection in Kano Assembly: At least 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in solidarity with Governor Abba Yusuf’s recent departure from the party.
2. Kano Govt Warns Against Insulting Kwankwaso: The Kano State Government has cautioned supporters of Governor Yusuf against insulting the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, stating that such actions will face disciplinary measures.
3. Military Strikes Terrorist Camps in Kwara: Ongoing coordinated military air and ground operations have targeted terrorist camps in Edu, Ifelodun, and Patigi LGAs of Kwara State, neutralizing several kidnappers and terrorists.
4. VP Shettima Returns from Diplomatic Missions: Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing Nigeria at the inauguration of Guinea’s President and leading the delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
5. Lagos Lawmaker Defects from Labour Party: Mrs. Foluke Osafile, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has defected from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
6. Fire Guts Lagos Industrial Estate: A Saturday evening inferno gutted buildings at the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate in Mile 2, Lagos, with fire services battling to contain the blaze.
7. Bandits Kill Guards, Abduct Residents in Benue: Suspected armed bandits killed two personnel of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards and abducted some residents during an attack in the Buruku LGA.
8. Newlywed Arrested for Alleged Husband Poisoning: The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a newlywed wife for the alleged poisoning of her husband, who died after consuming a meal she prepared in Gauza village.
9. ADC Warns Against Divisive Candidate Loyalty: The African Democratic Congress has cautioned supporters of its presidential aspirants against a divisive “must-be-my-candidate” mindset, emphasizing unity for the 2027 elections.
10. Bandits Kill Six in Niger State Attack: The Niger State Police confirmed that six villagers were killed by suspected bandits in the Wawa community, Borgu LGA, with two persons still missing.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Sunday, January 25, 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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