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 the escalating PDP leadership crisis, the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi, fresh bandit attacks in Kwara, and a surge in Nigeria’s external reserves.
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1. PDP crisis deepens as Wike-backed NEC expels Makinde, Bala, Lawal
The faction aligned with Nyesom Wike approved the expulsion of three governors, escalating the party’s internal conflict following the disputed Ibadan convention.
2. Tinubu sends Shettima to Kebbi, vows swift rescue of abducted schoolgirls
The President dispatched the Vice President to meet bereaved families, assuring that security forces are working to recover the students despite earlier intel warnings.
3. Bandits kill five, abduct worshippers in fresh Kwara attacks
Gunmen launched two coordinated assaults in Eruku, including an attack on a church service, leaving multiple casualties and kidnappings.
4. Reps move to recover abandoned federal assets nationwide
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen inaugurated a committee to track and reclaim unused government properties across the country.
5. PDP factional chairman seeks Trump’s intervention in Nigeria’s political turmoil
Kabiru Turaki appealed to the US President and global partners, warning that Nigeria’s democracy is at risk amid escalating PDP infighting.
6. Taraba governor postpones planned APC defection after Kebbi abductions
Governor Agbu Kefas delayed his move to the APC, saying the humanitarian crisis in Kebbi takes priority over political activities.
7. Nigeria’s external reserves hit $46.7bn, strongest level in months
The CBN reported improved reserves, crediting foreign inflows and renewed investor confidence across various markets.
8. Ondo PDP members defect to APC ahead of 2027 polls
Opposition members across Ondo State joined the ruling party, citing PDP’s instability and declaring support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
9. Soldier killed in Lagos after attack by mentally unstable man
The Army confirmed that a soldier died in Ikorodu when he was assaulted by a mentally unstable individual who was later neutralised by troops.
10. Police arrest Nasarawa man over alleged organ harvesting
The state police command paraded a 40-year-old suspect accused of involvement in organ harvesting during a briefing in Lafia.
