Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including Obasanjo’s revelation on U.S. relations under his rule, EFCC’s move against Timipre Sylva, Wike’s camp petitioning NJC over alleged judicial misconduct, and NAF’s airstrikes against ISWAP terrorists in Borno.
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1. Obasanjo recalls influence over U.S. policy in Africa
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that during his tenure as Nigeria’s Head of State, late U.S. President Jimmy Carter would not take any action in Africa without first consulting him — a statement seen as a subtle reaction to Donald Trump’s recent threat of military intervention in Nigeria.
2. Sylva to honour EFCC invitation amid controversy
Former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva has pledged to present himself to the EFCC, despite criticising the anti-graft agency for declaring him wanted without prior notice or formal summons.
3. Wike’s loyalists petition NJC over Oyo judge’s ruling
Allies of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike within the PDP have petitioned the National Judicial Council, accusing Justice A.L. Akintola of misconduct for approving the party’s planned national convention amid an internal leadership crisis.
4. Air Force strikes kill ISWAP fighters in Borno, bandits abduct mothers in Kano
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out successful airstrikes against ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, killing several fighters, even as bandits kidnapped four nursing mothers in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State.
5. Dickson, Amaechi warn of looming threat to democracy
Former governors Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi have raised concerns over the survival of Nigeria’s democracy, citing electoral fraud, political manipulation, and voter apathy as growing dangers ahead of the 2027 elections.
6. Lagos sues National Assembly over gaming bill
The Lagos State Government has approached the Supreme Court to initiate contempt proceedings against the National Assembly for attempting to pass the Central Gaming Bill, which the apex court had previously ruled unconstitutional.
7. Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s N80.2bn fraud trial
The trial of former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello for alleged misappropriation of N80.2 billion has been adjourned by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to continue today (Tuesday).
8. Naira weakens in parallel market, gains on official window
The naira fell to N1,465 per dollar in the parallel market but appreciated slightly to N1,437.5 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, showing continued volatility across trading platforms.
9. Kidnapped brothers regain freedom in Edo after ransom talks
Two brothers abducted along the Adughe-Imoga Road in Edo State have been released after days in captivity. Their freedom reportedly followed ransom negotiations with the kidnappers.
10. Four Nigerians jailed 55 years in UK for phone robbery spree
A UK court has sentenced four Nigerians to a combined 55 years in prison for their roles in a violent phone-snatching syndicate that terrorised London residents, according to the Metropolitan Police.
