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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including the tragic death of gospel singer Kekere Jesu in a road crash, fresh killings by terrorists in Kebbi, and the uncovering of a baby factory in Lagos.
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1. Gospel singer Kekere Jesu, fiancée, two others die in Ogun crash
Four gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, popularly known as Kekere Jesu, and his fiancée lost their lives in a fatal accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident on Monday, noting that it occurred over the weekend and involved a vehicle crash that claimed multiple lives.
2. Police disperse protesters in Abuja, Port Harcourt
Security operatives on Monday disrupted demonstrations held in Abuja and Port Harcourt by groups protesting against certain government policies. Despite police warnings labelling the protests as “mischievous,” demonstrators took to the streets in four cities, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
3. Nigeria reviews economic strategy over U.S. tariff threats
The Federal Government is evaluating its economic policies in light of potential risks posed by U.S. trade measures. Finance Minister Wale Edun and the Foreign Affairs Ministry assured stakeholders in Abuja on Monday that Nigeria is prepared to cushion any fallout from evolving global trade dynamics, especially under U.S. policy shifts.
4. APC governors visit Buhari in Kaduna, affirm party unity
Governors under the All Progressives Congress, led by Governor Hope Uzodinma, paid a solidarity visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna residence. Speaking after the closed-door meeting, Uzodinma said the visit was aimed at reinforcing party cohesion and acknowledging Buhari’s leadership legacy.
5. Nigeria to roll out 150 CNG refueling stations in 18 months
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative has unveiled plans to set up 150 refueling stations across Nigeria within the next year and a half. PCNGI chief, Michael Oluwagbemi, announced the move at a press briefing, saying it aims to make clean energy more accessible for Nigerians.
6. Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 vigilantes in Kebbi attack
Thirteen members of a local vigilante group were killed by the Lakurawa terrorist group during an attack on Morai community in Kebbi State. The vigilantes had attempted to resist the attackers, who raided the village and made away with stolen cattle, escalating insecurity in the region.
7. Police rescue 11 victims from Lagos baby factory, arrest 3 suspects
The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled an illegal baby factory in the Ijegun area, rescuing 11 victims and arresting three suspects. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the discovery followed a tip-off that led authorities to uncover the hidden operation.
8. JAMB uncovers 585 fake A-level certificates, arrests 4 suspects
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board disclosed that it uncovered 585 forged A-level results in 2025. Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede revealed the finding during a staff meeting, stating that four individuals have already been arrested in connection with the fake documents.
9. Mob lynches two men over livestock theft in Katsina
Two men, Gaddafi Isah and Badamasi Isah, were lynched by an angry mob in Katsayal village, Katsina State, over allegations of livestock theft. The incident was reported by counter-insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama, raising fresh concerns over mob justice in rural communities.
10. Three Nigerians arrested in India for drug trafficking, money laundering
Indian anti-narcotics officials have arrested three Nigerians and several others in Telangana for alleged drug trafficking and laundering illicit funds. Authorities recovered cocaine and MDMA valued at over Rs 12.5 lakh, linking the suspects to a cross-border criminal network.
