Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines from Nigerian newspapers, including INEC’s plans for the 2027 elections, rescue of abducted law students, military gains against terrorists, ongoing nurses’ strike, and political updates from PDP and Osun State.
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1. INEC to begin online voter registration for 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will commence nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections. The online pre-registration is scheduled to begin on August 18, 2025, through its portal: cvr.inecnigeria.org, according to a statement shared via its official X handle.
2. Police rescue abducted law school students in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of six Nigerian Law School students kidnapped from the Yola Campus. The victims were freed on Friday morning, according to a statement by Police spokesperson DSP Edet Udeme, who also praised the swift intervention of security operatives.
3. Military kills terror leaders, rescues 134 kidnap victims in July
The Nigerian military has recorded key successes in July, eliminating top terror commanders, rescuing 134 abducted individuals, and preventing oil thefts valued at N1.3 billion. Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this during a media update on nationwide operations.
4. Ondo farmers regain freedom after five days in captivity
Seven farmers abducted in Itaogbolu, Akure North, Ondo State, have been released after spending five days in captivity. Sources close to the victims confirmed their freedom on Thursday night, bringing relief to families and residents in the area.
5. Nurses and midwives strike still ongoing, union insists
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has denied reports that its strike has ended. The union’s chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, said the industrial action continues, refuting a statement by Health Minister Ali Pate that the strike had been called off.
6. FCT police arrest guard over murder of nurse, toddler
A security guard, David Moses, has been arrested in Abuja for the killing of a caregiver, Chinyere Anaene, and a 14-month-old toddler in Dawaki. The Federal Capital Territory Police said Moses confessed to the crime, which occurred at the Clear Hope Foundation Academy.
7. Police arrest 24 armed robbery suspects in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 24 suspected armed robbers in Minna during a joint sting operation involving the anti-thuggery unit, divisional police stations, and vigilantes. A pump-action rifle was recovered from the suspects.
8. PDP NEC members say November convention will shape party’s future
Key members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s National Executive Committee have said the party’s fate hinges on its upcoming National Elective Convention scheduled for November 15. They believe the outcome could determine PDP’s direction ahead of future elections.
9. Fire razes six shops in Ogbomoso, destroys property
A fire outbreak on Thursday at Ile-Ewe, Sawmill Area in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, destroyed six shops and properties worth millions. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, only four of the ten affected shops were spared from the flames.
10. Adeleke denies defection plans, says he’s staying with PDP
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed claims that he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 governorship election. His spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, affirmed Adeleke’s loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party and expressed confidence in a landslide victory.
