Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigerian newspapers, including Zulum’s alarm over Boko Haram collaborators, Tinubu’s 2027 endorsement by Benue APC lawmakers, and ICPC’s move to recover stolen assets abroad.
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1. Zulum accuses military officers, politicians of aiding Boko Haram
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has alleged that certain military personnel and politicians are acting as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents. During a televised interview, he warned that his administration will take strict action against those sabotaging counter-insurgency efforts in the state.
2. Babachir Lawal slams Tinubu’s Rome trip as insult to Christians
Former SGF Babachir Lawal has criticised President Tinubu’s attendance at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration in Rome, arguing that it highlights the continued marginalisation of Christians due to the Muslim-Muslim ticket. Lawal described the move as symbolic of deeper religious insensitivity.
3. Ex-APC leader joins new anti-Tinubu coalition under ADC
Former APC Vice Chairman (Northwest), Dr. Lukman Salihu Mohammed, has been named head of the secretariat for a new political coalition opposed to President Tinubu. The group has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform, signalling realignments within the political landscape.
4. Naira strengthens against dollar in parallel and official markets
The Nigerian naira appreciated slightly on Wednesday, trading at N1,615/$ in the parallel market, up from N1,620 the previous day. The official market also saw an improvement, with the naira exchanging at N1,583/$, reflecting marginal gains amid ongoing forex reforms.
5. Akpabio says foreign fighters behind recent Boko Haram attacks
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has claimed that some perpetrators of recent Boko Haram attacks are non-Nigerians. According to him, the insurgents exploit Nigeria’s porous borders to strike and flee, making the country vulnerable to cross-border terrorism.
6. Benue APC lawmakers endorse Tinubu for 2027 presidency
The Benue State APC Caucus in the National Assembly has thrown its support behind President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Senator Titus Zam, speaking for the group, cited the president’s “transformative leadership” as the basis for their endorsement.
7. JAMB concludes audit of 2025 UTME ahead of result release
Ahead of the public release of results, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has completed an audit of over 379,000 candidates who sat for the rescheduled 2025 UTME. The process involved civil society groups, academics, and other independent observers.
8. Makinde reaffirms loyalty to PDP amid internal crisis
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has pledged continued allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party despite ongoing defections and challenges within the party. Speaking at the inauguration of the PDP Southwest zonal executives, he vowed to keep aligning with the people’s interests.
9. Gombe police arrest 25 over attack on DPO
The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 25 suspects linked to the assault on CSP Adamu Alhaji-Idi, the Divisional Police Officer of Kwadon Division. The suspects, identified as members of the Kalare gang, allegedly attacked the officer during his duties.
10. ICPC steps up recovery of stolen assets outside Africa
The ICPC has announced plans to intensify efforts in tracing and reclaiming stolen assets stashed outside the African continent. Chairman Musa Aliyu made the revelation during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja focused on improving Nigeria’s asset recovery mechanisms.
