Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including a deadly attack on a Catholic seminary in Edo, the court-ordered prosecution in Mohbad’s case, and rising tensions from fresh bandit strikes.
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1. Gunmen kill NSCDC officer, abduct three students from Edo seminary
Suspected kidnappers invaded the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Agenebode, Edo State, killing a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer and abducting three students. The attackers struck in the Etsako East area, targeting the Catholic-run institution in a brazen act of violence.
2. Court orders Mohbad’s nurse prosecuted over illegal injection
A Lagos Coroner Court in Ikorodu has directed the prosecution of Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who injected late singer Mohbad. Magistrate C.A. Shotobi ruled that Ogedengbe acted illegally, as she was not a licensed medical practitioner.
3. Makinde reaffirms loyalty to PDP ahead of 2027 polls
Governor Seyi Makinde has restated his allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring he would not leave the party despite talks of forming a coalition against the APC-led government in 2027.
4. Oshiomhole urges probe of Obaseki over alleged misuse of funds
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to investigate former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki. He cited alleged financial misconduct involving state funds used for a hotel project, urging accountability following the recent Supreme Court ruling.
5. Dangote casts doubt on revival of government refineries
Aliko Dangote has questioned the viability of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, expressing skepticism about their ability to function despite $18 billion spent. He highlighted the persistent failure of the facilities in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna under NNPCL oversight.
6. Okpebholo’s supporters lament exclusion from Edo government house
Supporters of Governor Monday Okpebholo were denied entry into Edo State Government House after arriving to celebrate the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his victory. The group had earlier gathered at the Benin airport before marching to the state capital.
7. Bandits kill six, abduct two in fresh Katsina attack
Gunmen attacked Jargaba community in Katsina’s Bakori LGA, killing six people and kidnapping two others. The assailants stormed a popular social spot on Thursday night, firing indiscriminately at residents.
8. Police arrest 22 illegal miners after clash in Niger
Niger State Police have arrested 22 individuals following a violent clash among illegal miners in Minna. The conflict erupted near M.I. Wushishi Estate, leaving many injured before law enforcement intervened.
9. Peter Obi says he remains in Labour Party despite coalition
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has clarified that he has not defected to the African Democratic Congress. He affirmed his loyalty to the LP, even as he collaborates with other opposition leaders to form a broader coalition.
10. Adamawa governor imposes 24-hour curfew on Lamurde LGA
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has declared a 24-hour curfew in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The move follows violent disturbances in parts of the LGA, prompting the government to act swiftly to restore order.
