Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. President Tinubu Departs for Turkey: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has left Abuja for the Republic of Türkiye on a visit aimed at deepening bilateral partnership. The trip will feature a Nigeria-Türkiye business forum with investors and private sector leaders.
2. APC Expands with Governor Defections: The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will formally register Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as a member today. The party is also set to receive Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at a defection rally in Jos tomorrow.
3. House Dismisses Minority Tax Report: The House of Representatives has dismissed a report by an ad hoc committee set up by the minority caucus to re-examine new tax laws. The House spokesman stated the action was procedurally improper, as only the plenary or the Speaker has the authority to constitute such committees.
4. Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Drug Supplier: Operation HADIN KAI troops in Borno State have arrested a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, suspected of supplying cannabis sativa to Boko Haram terrorists operating in villages across Askira Uba Local Government Area.
5. Fresh Kidnap Attack in Kaduna: Hours after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) held prayers for 177 abducted worshippers in Kajuru, suspected bandits struck again in the same area. They kidnapped six residents from Unguwar Barkono, breaking into homes late Saturday.
6. Explosives Intercepted in Oyo State: Police in Oyo State have intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosives in the Sango area of Ibadan. The interception was made during a stop-and-search operation based on an intelligence tip-off.
7. Military Submits Coup Probe Report to President: The military has submitted its investigation report on the “indiscipline and breach of service regulations” by 16 detained officers alleged to have been involved in a coup plot. The report was handed to President Tinubu after over two months of investigation by the Defence Intelligence Agency.
8. DisCos Doubt Free Meter Directive: Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the Minister of Power’s directive that prepaid meters must be free for all customers. Operators anonymously called it a “political statement” made without considering the input of installers and meter providers.
9. NDLEA Intercepts Brazilian with N3bn Heroin: Operatives at the Abuja airport have arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian woman, Ingrid Benevides, with 30.09 kilograms of heroin concealed in coffee packs. The drugs, valued at over N3 billion, were intercepted upon her arrival on a Qatar Airways flight.
10. Police Neutralise Bandits in Gombe: The Gombe State Police Command confirmed the neutralization of three suspected bandits, recovery of arms, and rescue of kidnapped victims following coordinated security operations across border communities in the state.
—
Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Monday, January 26, 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.
—
© 2026 CDA News Nigeria. All Rights Reserv
