Good morning dear esteemed readers– Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigerian newspapers this morning, covering significant security operations, political developments, and economic concerns.
1. Troops Repel Major ISWAP Attack in Borno: Operation HADIN KAI troops have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists on the Forward Operating Base Mairari in Borno State, dealing a decisive blow to the group’s operational capability in the area.
2. ADC Criticizes EFCC Over Malami’s Bail Revocation: The African Democratic Congress has described the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s revocation of bail for former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami as “partisan politics,” arguing he did not violate any bail conditions.
3. PDP Chairman Visits Obasanjo for 2027 Inspiration: The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Taminu Turaki, explained that his visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo was to introduce new party leaders and draw inspiration from the elder statesman ahead of the 2027 elections.
4. APC Affirms Bola Oyebamiji as Osun Governorship Candidate: The immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, has been affirmed by all 1,660 delegates as the All Progressives Congress candidate for next year’s Osun State governorship election.
5. Security Forces Eliminate Notorious Bandit in Sokoto: Combined security operatives have eliminated a notorious bandit leader known as Kachalla Na’Allah during a decisive operation in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
6. Renewed Bandit Attacks Cause Panic in Benue Communities: Panic has enveloped communities in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State following renewed attacks by suspected armed bandits allegedly led by a notorious gang leader known as Jugu.
7. Aviation Sector Growth Crashes to 2.88%: The growth of Nigeria’s aviation sector has sharply declined to 2.88% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, as passengers continue to grapple with high airfares.
8. Police Arrest Six Suspected Cult Members in Enugu: The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of six suspected cult members who were allegedly attempting to force people into initiation into the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.
9. NLC Confirms Nationwide Protest Over Insecurity: The Nigeria Labour Congress has confirmed its planned nationwide protest on December 17 is aimed at drawing urgent attention to Nigeria’s worsening security situation and compelling action from stakeholders.
10. NCC Blames Recent Network Disruptions on Diesel Supply: The Nigerian Communications Commission has attributed recent network disruptions across the country to diesel supply issues affecting the infrastructure company IHS Nigeria Limited.
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This news summary is a condensed digest of reports from various Nigerian news outlets.This presentation is sponsored by CEO JEFF Exchange.
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