Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. APC Holds Crucial Pre-Convention Meeting: The ruling All Progressives Congress’s National Working Committee and governors held a closed-door meeting in Abuja to discuss plans for the party’s upcoming congresses and National Convention.
2. Senate to Probe US Airstrikes on Sokoto: The Senate has resolved to hold a closed-door briefing on the December 25, 2025, United States airstrikes on terrorist targets in Sokoto State, following concerns over national sovereignty and the alleged exclusion of the legislature.
3. Akpabio Dismisses Tax Law Alteration Claims: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations that the newly implemented tax laws were altered after their passage by the National Assembly, asserting that the gazetted versions are accurate.
4. Army Major Killed in Borno ISWAP Attack: A Major commanding the military base in Damasak, Borno State, was killed when fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a foot patrol, employing explosives and gunfire.
5. Police Arrest Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicles in Oyo: Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers, David Okhaie and Balogun Afolabi, and recovered several stolen vehicles following an intelligence-led operation in Ibadan.
6. Market Tension Persists in Onitsha: Tension continues in Onitsha, Anambra State, with the Onitsha Main Market remaining closed as traders protest Governor Soludo’s directive for markets to operate on Mondays. Heavy security presence remains in place.
7. FCT Union Leaders Appeal Industrial Court Ruling: Leaders of the striking FCT Administration workers’ union have approached the Court of Appeal to challenge an interlocutory ruling from the National Industrial Court regarding their industrial action.
8. FG to Deploy Veterans to Secure Ungoverned Spaces: The Federal Government plans to deploy military veterans to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces as part of a new strategy to strengthen national security and revive economic activities in conflict areas.
9. Zamfara Police Intercept Explosives for Bandits: The Zamfara State Police Command has intercepted a vehicle conveying 954 explosive materials suspected to be intended for use by bandits. The driver, Mustapha Mohammad, has been arrested.
10. Delta Police Dismantle Cult Killing Network: Police in Delta State have dismantled a suspected cult killing network linked to recent violent clashes in Ughelli, arresting 11 suspects and recovering weapons and other incriminating items.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Thursday, January 29, 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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