Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines across Nigeria, including APC’s chairmanship zoning to Northcentral, Amaechi’s coalition move ahead of 2027, Canal+’s full takeover of MultiChoice, and Tinubu’s fresh $347m loan request.
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1. APC may name new chairman from Northcentral today
The Northcentral zone of Nigeria could secure the national chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress (APC) today. The position, previously held by Senator Abdullahi Adamu, was zoned to the region and may be filled as part of ongoing internal party arrangements.
2. Amaechi says coalition will back ADC’s 2027 presidential candidate
Ex-Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi has declared that the leaders of a political coalition will support whoever emerges as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in 2027. The ADC also criticized President Tinubu’s administration for worsening economic hardship.
3. Canal+ acquires full ownership of MultiChoice in $3bn deal
French media giant Canal+ has secured 100% ownership of MultiChoice, the company behind DStv and GOtv, in a $3 billion transaction. South Africa’s Competition Tribunal approved the deal, marking a major shift in Africa’s pay-TV market.
4. Tinubu seeks $347m foreign loan for 2025–2026 plan
President Bola Tinubu has requested National Assembly approval for a fresh $347 million external loan under Nigeria’s 2025–2026 borrowing framework. The request was presented during a plenary session by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
5. Bala Mohammed slams PDP defectors at Abuja conference
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has criticized PDP leaders for abandoning the party, saying it is improper to align with another party that lacks a physical presence. He made the comments during a stakeholders’ conference in Abuja.
6. Sule Lamido accuses Tinubu of using institutions against democracy
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido has alleged that President Tinubu is using federal institutions to suppress opposition and democracy. He raised these concerns while addressing journalists in Kano about his political plans for 2027.
7. Three teens drown in Bauchi river
Police in Bauchi have confirmed that three teenagers drowned in a river at Jinkiri Village, Bauchi LGA. The victims were reportedly swept away by the current, with the incident drawing community grief and prompting renewed safety calls.
8. APC changes venue of NEC meeting set for Thursday
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a new venue for its Thursday National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Party leaders say logistical adjustments necessitated the relocation.
9. Presidential Villa to host APC NEC meeting
The APC’s NEC meeting, initially slated for the party headquarters, will now hold at the Presidential Villa’s Banquet Hall in Abuja. The announcement was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
10. Ogun residents block expressway over pupils’ deaths
Outraged villagers in Sowo, Ogun State, blocked the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway following a crash that killed four primary school pupils. The protest came shortly after another fatal accident claimed two lives on the same road.
