Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories shaping Nigeria, including airstrikes on terrorist camps in Borno, a diphtheria outbreak in Zaria, Babachir Lawal’s exit from APC, and the conviction of Chinese nationals over terrorism-linked fraud.
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1. ADC warns Tinubu administration against stifling opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned President Bola Tinubu’s government against suppressing opposition voices, stressing that democratic tolerance during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s era played a key role in Tinubu’s own rise to power.
2. Airstrikes hit terrorist hideouts in Mandara Mountains
Troops under Operation Hadin Kai have bombarded terrorist camps in the Mandara Mountains, Borno State. The joint military operation, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, targeted rugged terrain near the Cameroon border, dealing a major blow to insurgent activities.
3. Troops arrest militia suspect, recover arms in Plateau
Soldiers attached to Operation Safe Haven and 3 Division have apprehended a suspected militia member in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. The suspect was found with an AK-47 rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition, according to OPSH spokesperson, Major Samson Zhakom.
4. Diphtheria outbreak kills four children in Zaria
A suspected diphtheria outbreak in Zaria, Kaduna State, has led to the death of four children and infected five others. Local resident Bashir Magaji Basharata confirmed he lost a daughter and that the disease is spreading quickly in the Kwarbai area of Zaria City.
5. Dele Momodu urges Tinubu to stop promoting Wike
Media mogul Dele Momodu has urged President Bola Tinubu to halt the political advancement of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Momodu questioned Wike’s credibility and described his public conduct as erratic, warning it may harm the president’s image ahead of 2027.
6. Naira depreciates further in parallel and official markets
The naira weakened to N1,565 per dollar in the parallel market on Monday, down from N1,560 over the weekend. In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, it also fell to N1,529.5 per dollar, signaling continued pressure on the currency despite recent reforms.
7. Atiku may never become president, says Bwala
Daniel Bwala, a former aide to Atiku Abubakar, has suggested the ex-Vice President may never achieve his presidential ambition. In a recent TV interview, Bwala cast doubt on the chances of opposition figures like Atiku, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi in 2027.
8. Nine Chinese nationals jailed in Lagos for terrorism-linked Ponzi scheme
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced nine Chinese nationals to one year in prison for operating a Ponzi scheme tied to terrorism financing. The illicit operation was uncovered in Victoria Island in December 2024 and linked to illegal financial activities.
9. Babachir Lawal quits APC
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress. In a letter dated June 29, 2025, Lawal informed his local party leadership in Adamawa State of his decision to cut ties with the ruling party.
10. UNN student arrested for murder of female colleague
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a male engineering student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, over the alleged killing of a female student. Authorities say investigations are ongoing, and the suspect is in custody pending further legal action.
