Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines from Nigerian newspapers, including arrests over the Benue massacre, MultiChoice executives facing charges, Atiku’s title revoked in Adamawa, and key political defections and insecurity cases making national headlines.
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1. 26 suspects arrested over Benue massacre – IGP
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed on Tuesday that 26 individuals have been apprehended in connection with the deadly attack in Yelewata community, Benue State. He made the announcement while addressing the press at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
2. FCCPC to arraign MultiChoice Nigeria executives over alleged consumer rights breach
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is set to arraign the Chairman and MD/CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria over alleged violations of the FCCP Act of 2018. The court scheduled the hearing following the absence of the defendants during proceedings on Tuesday.
3. PDP governors meet with INEC over party secretary dispute
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a closed-door meeting with INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu. The discussion focused on the ongoing controversy surrounding the appointment of the PDP’s National Secretary.
4. SDP suspends national chairman over alleged fund mismanagement
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, over accusations of financial misconduct. The party also sanctioned its National Auditor and Youth Leader pending further investigation.
5. Tinubu declines assent to National Assembly Library Fund bill
President Bola Tinubu has refused to sign the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Amendment Bill into law, citing inconsistencies with current federal laws. His decision was conveyed in a letter to the House of Representatives, read during plenary on Tuesday.
6. Farmer killed by suspected herders in FCT village
A farmer named Baba Yakubu was reportedly hacked to death by suspected herders at Mai Kwari village in the Kwali Area Council of the FCT. A family member said the attack occurred while he was working on his farm a few days ago.
7. Adamawa government strips Atiku of Waziri title
The Adamawa State Government has withdrawn the traditional title of Waziri Adamawa from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The revocation, dated June 20, 2025, is linked to new indigeneship rules affecting emirate council appointments.
8. PDP, Labour Party lose two lawmakers to APC
Two members of the House of Representatives — Hon. Peter Akpanke (PDP) and Hon. Paul Nnamchi (LP) — defected to the ruling APC on Tuesday. Their letters of defection were officially read on the House floor by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
9. Multiple deaths reported in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
At least 10 people are feared dead following a tragic crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway involving three Nissan Micra taxis and three trailers. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning in Oyo State.
10. Police urge calm after deadly herders’ attack in Oyo community
Oyo State Police Commissioner Johnson Adenola has called for calm in Ilero, Iwajowa LGA, following an attack by suspected herders that left one person dead and two kidnapped. The incident has sparked fear among residents.
