Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories making headlines across Nigerian newspapers, including PDP’s deepening internal crisis, a shocking twist in Regina Daniels’ marriage, deadly Boko Haram attacks in Borno, and key government actions on education, security, and labour nationwide.
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1. PDP crisis deepens as Anyanwu alleges forgery ahead of convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing fresh internal turmoil following allegations of forgery made by its National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. He claimed that a letter to INEC about the party’s upcoming national convention, which appeared to bear his signature, was forged, intensifying the party’s leadership crisis before the November 15 convention in Ibadan.
2. Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko’s marriage faces public controversy
The union between Nollywood star Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, has come under public scrutiny after viral videos showed both parties making allegations against each other. The situation has stirred widespread reactions on social media over the state of their marriage.
3. Boko Haram ambush kills senior military officer and soldiers in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked troops in Kashimiri village, Bama LGA of Borno State, killing the Commanding Officer of the 202 Battalion, five soldiers, and three CJTF members. Several others, including another commanding officer, were injured, while one soldier was abducted during the deadly ambush.
4. Zamfara reinstates 103 teachers, approves payment of salary arrears
The Zamfara State Government has reinstated 103 teachers earlier affected by a verification exercise and approved the payment of their seven-month salary arrears. The Commissioner for Education, Malam Wadatau Madawaki, confirmed the decision during a media briefing in Gusau.
5. Mathematics remains compulsory for all O-Level students – FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Mathematics remains a mandatory subject for all candidates taking O-Level examinations in Nigeria. The Ministry of Education clarified this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Boriowo Folashade, debunking claims suggesting otherwise.
6. Woman commits suicide after catching boyfriend with another lady
A 22-year-old woman, Odama Mary Agado, reportedly took her life by ingesting a poisonous substance after allegedly catching her boyfriend with another woman. The deceased, a hairstylist from Cross River State residing in Enugu, was said to have consumed the substance identified as Sniper.
7. Gunmen invade Lagos barracks, kill butcher
Unidentified gunmen stormed the Mammy Market section of a military barracks in Ojo LGA, Lagos State, on Saturday, killing a butcher identified simply as Ridwan. The attack, which occurred around 8 a.m., threw the area into confusion as security operatives launched an investigation.
8. NDLEA intercepts drugs concealed in frozen snails and clothes
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drug consignments hidden in frozen snails, electric bulbs, and female clothes. According to agency spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the drugs were seized at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier firm in Lagos.
9. Cleric arrested for brutalising 10-year-old boy in Kwara
Police in Kwara State have arrested an Islamic cleric, Folorunsho Olaoti, for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old boy living with him in Ilorin East LGA. The cleric was said to have beaten the child severely after accusing him of telling his mother about a conversation he had overheard.
10. INEC issues notice for Anambra governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a formal notice for the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025. INEC spokesperson in the state, Mrs Ugomma Lechukwu, announced this in Awka, confirming preparations in line with the Electoral Act.
