Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s roundup from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories across Nigeria, including Fubara’s reconciliation with Wike, a deadly ambush on police in Benue, rising foreign reserves, and US warning on corruption.
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1. Fubara says reconciliation with Wike is complete
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced he has settled his differences with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now FCT Minister. Speaking after meeting President Tinubu in Abuja, Fubara explained that their political alignment has been restored, marking the end of tensions that strained relations in the state.
2. Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit $42bn in six years high
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reported that the nation’s external reserves have risen to $42 billion, the highest since 2019. The growth, driven by improved oil earnings and steady foreign exchange inflows, signals renewed strength in Nigeria’s economic buffers.
3. US warns corrupt Nigerian officials of visa ban
The United States has reiterated its stance against corruption in Nigeria, cautioning that politicians and officials found guilty risk visa restrictions. In a statement on X, the US Mission in Nigeria stressed that no individual, regardless of position, would be exempt from accountability measures.
4. Police death toll in Benue ambush rises to 11
Authorities in Benue have recovered eight additional bodies of police personnel following Friday’s ambush in Katsina-Ala. The attack, carried out by armed assailants against a joint patrol team, initially left three officers dead and several others missing.
5. House Speaker backs Tinubu’s borrowing plan
Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen has thrown full support behind President Tinubu’s borrowing strategy, describing it as necessary for economic growth and poverty reduction. He dismissed reports of opposition in the chamber as “false and misleading.”
6. Prison officials foil drug smuggling attempt in Kuje
The FCT Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has intercepted an attempt to smuggle psychoactive substances into Kuje prison. A visitor identified as Njimogu Ikedi was caught concealing the drugs in his clothes during a routine check.
7. INEC releases final list of FCT council candidates
INEC has published the official list of candidates for the February 2026 FCT Area Council elections. The commission said no party could substitute or withdraw names at this stage, except in the case of death.
8. Natasha Akpoti challenges FG over defamation charges
Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the Federal Government of political persecution after being charged with criminal defamation. She described the case as a double standard and vowed to fight the allegations in court.
9. Rivers police arrest kidnappers who killed victims after ransom
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers linked to the killing of two victims despite receiving N10.4 million ransom. The suspects were caught after another abduction attempt in Obio/Akpor LGA triggered a distress call.
10. Wike pledges major projects before Tinubu’s tenure ends
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has promised to complete landmark projects within President Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the launch of new access roads in Mabushi District, Wike said his focus remains on rapid infrastructure delivery in Abuja.
