Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines shaping Nigeria, including President Tinubu’s presentation of the N58.18 trillion 2026 budget, a renewed offensive against terrorists and bandits, the death of former Delta North senator Peter Nwaoboshi, and the UK’s emergency visa extensions for Nigerian prison workers.
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1. Tinubu presents N58.18trn 2026 budget focused on security, reforms
President Bola Tinubu presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, highlighting stronger security spending, fiscal discipline and economic reforms aimed at job creation and improved living standards.
2. INEC meets PDP factions, vows strict adherence to law
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, engaged rival PDP factions in Abuja, stressing that the commission would operate strictly within the constitution and electoral laws.
3. Former Delta North senator Peter Nwaoboshi dies
Former lawmaker Peter Nwaoboshi has passed away, with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori describing his death as a major loss to the state and the Anioma nation.
4. Akpabio urges Tinubu to reconsider withdrawal of lawmakers’ police aides
Senate President Godswill Akpabio appealed to President Tinubu to review the decision removing police orderlies from lawmakers, citing security concerns.
5. Tinubu begins three-state tour of Borno, Bauchi, Lagos
President Tinubu is set to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states, where he is expected to commission key projects, including those executed by the Zulum administration.
6. UK grants emergency visa extensions to Nigerian prison workers
The UK government has extended visas for hundreds of foreign prison staff, mostly Nigerians, following concerns over staffing shortages in British prisons.
7. Tinubu declares renewed offensive against terrorists, bandits
The president vowed intensified action against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping as part of a broader reset of Nigeria’s security framework.
8. Police arrest woman in Delta over alleged sale of newborn baby
Delta State Police arrested a woman accused of selling her two-month-old baby for N1.5 million, alongside the alleged buyers.
9. Saraki says PDP will survive internal crisis
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki insisted that the PDP remains strong and capable of overcoming its current internal challenges.
10. Navy school graduates 323 personnel in Kaduna
The Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology graduated 323 personnel, with Governor Uba Sani describing the event as a milestone in professionalism.
