Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines shaping Nigeria, including Tinubu’s meeting with former Rivers administrator, IGP’s disbursement of N2.1bn welfare cheques to police families, and INEC’s greenlight for FCT election campaigns
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1. Tinubu meets former Rivers administrator and top officials at Villa
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with former Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), at the Presidential Villa. He was joined by Finance Minister Wale Edun and EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayede, though details of the discussion were not disclosed.
2. IGP disburses over N2.1bn welfare cheques to police families
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has presented cheques totaling more than N2.17 billion to 1,574 families of deceased officers. The payment, made under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes, is part of efforts to support next-of-kin of fallen police personnel.
3. INEC declares FCT council election campaigns open
The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the resumption of campaigns for the 2026 FCT Area Council elections. According to INEC, political parties can campaign from September 24, 2025, until midnight of February 19, 2026.
4. Bandits kill pregnant woman, abduct eight in Kwara attack
Gunmen suspected to be bandits struck villages in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday, killing a pregnant woman and others. Residents said the attackers also kidnapped eight people and left several victims injured.
5. Mob lynches woman over failed child abduction in Delta
An angry crowd in Agbarho, Delta State, on Wednesday set a woman ablaze after accusing her of attempting to kidnap a seven-year-old boy. Witnesses claimed she tried to hide the child in a sack before being caught by residents.
6. Naira strengthens slightly in forex markets
The naira gained marginally on Wednesday, trading at N1,515 per dollar in the parallel market compared to N1,518 the previous day. It also appreciated at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market to N1,486.8 per dollar.
7. Atiku promises Yoruba interests will top his 2027 agenda
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged that the Yoruba will have a priority place in his government if elected in 2027. He dismissed fears of ethnic domination, insisting his presidency would be inclusive of all groups.
8. CBN warns poor naira handling raises printing costs
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cautioned Nigerians against mishandling currency notes, saying abuse significantly raises replacement and printing expenses. The warning came during a sensitisation campaign on proper naira handling in Abuja.
9. One dead, four hospitalized after family tragedy in Benue
A mother and her four children were found unconscious at their home in Gboko, Benue State, on Wednesday. Neighbours rushed them to hospital, but a four-year-old boy was confirmed dead before treatment could be administered.
10. NDLEA proposes drug tests for drivers before licensing
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency is seeking mandatory drug integrity tests for drivers applying for licences. NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa revealed the proposal during a road safety summit in Abuja.
