Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines across Nigeria, including Kwankwaso hinting at an APC alliance, Fubara’s call for peace in Rivers, Abuja police killing three kidnappers, and the Naira’s rebound at the close of the week.
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1. Kwankwaso says NNPP open to alliance with APC on conditions
Former NNPP presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has said his party is willing to collaborate with the APC, but only if clear commitments are made. He made the remark while receiving Buhari Bakwana and APC members from Kano’s 44 LGAs.
2. Fubara resumes as Rivers governor, calls for reconciliation
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged political stakeholders in Rivers State to embrace peace after months of crisis that triggered emergency rule. In his first broadcast after resuming office, he assured citizens of his readiness to move the state forward.
3. Abuja doctors fault Wike’s claim on strike demands
Resident doctors in the FCT have denied that their demands were met despite suspending their strike. This contradicts FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s statement at a road project flag-off, where he claimed he had approved their requests.
4. Police kill three kidnappers, rescue victims in Abuja
The FCT Police Command said its operatives neutralised three notorious kidnappers, freed abducted victims, and dismantled robbery and drug gangs in the capital. CP Ajao Adewale described the operations as proof of the force’s renewed determination.
5. Lagos police restore calm after Tejuosho market clash
Police in Lagos have quelled violence at Tejuosho Market Phase II, Surulere, after hoodlums attacked security operatives and vandalised property while protesting a power outage. Authorities confirmed normalcy has been restored.
6. Marafa predicts Tinubu will lose 1m votes after his exit from APC
Senator Kabiru Marafa of Zamfara has claimed his resignation from the APC could cost President Bola Tinubu over a million votes in 2027. His political group said the exit would reshape political alignments in the state.
7. NSCDC arrests six for exhuming corpse in Gombe
The Gombe State Command of the NSCDC has arrested six suspects accused of digging up a corpse for ritual purposes in Kwami LGA. They were apprehended during a joint night operation with local officers on September 11.
8. PDP tells Tinubu to prepare handover note ahead of 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party has urged President Bola Tinubu to accept that Nigerians will not re-elect him in 2027. Speaking in Yola, PDP leaders said citizens are weary of the administration’s policies and demand change.
9. Imo police arrest 957 terror, robbery and kidnap suspects
Imo State Police Command announced the arrest of 957 suspects linked to terrorism and violent crimes in two months. CP Aboki Danjuma said the command also rescued kidnap victims and seven trafficked children, reuniting them with families.
10. Naira strengthens against Dollar, closes at N1,487.89
The Naira gained 0.7 per cent to trade at N1,487.89/$1 on Friday at the official market. According to CBN figures, this marked an appreciation of N11.08 from Thursday’s closing rate of N1,498.97.
