Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories across Nigerian newspapers, including a drop in the nation’s inflation rate, attacks on herders in Plateau, and a House of reps probe into UTME mass failure.
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1. Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 23.71% in April — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a slight decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate, which dropped from 24.23% in March to 23.71% in April 2025. The 0.52% decrease marks a modest relief amid persistent economic challenges.
2. Kidnappers seize APC chairman’s ransom messengers in Ondo
Gunmen who abducted the APC chairman in Ose LGA of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi, have escalated tensions by detaining those sent to deliver his ransom. The attackers reportedly intercepted the group, dragged them from their vehicle, and took them into the forest.
3. Suspected cable thief electrocuted in Jigawa
Police in Dutse, Jigawa State, have found the corpse of an unidentified man under a slab housing high-voltage armored cables. Investigators believe the man died while attempting to vandalize the cables, resulting in fatal electrocution.
4. Reps to probe mass failure in 2025 UTME
The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the widespread failure recorded in the 2025 UTME. This follows a motion by Rep. Adewale Adebayo urging JAMB to explain the poor performance of thousands of candidates.
5. Over 100 cattle, herder killed in Plateau attacks
A herder and more than 100 cattle have been killed in separate assaults in Jos North and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State. The attacks are believed to be part of the ongoing violence linked to farmer-herder conflicts in the region.
6. FG plans forest reclamation to tackle terrorism
The Federal Government has announced a strategy to reclaim over 1,000 forest areas from terrorists and bandits. The move aims to dismantle criminal hideouts and restore national security in remote regions.
7. Tinubu heads to Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration
President Bola Tinubu will travel to Rome to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. The announcement was made via social media by presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga, highlighting Nigeria’s diplomatic presence at the global religious event.
8. Obasanjo crushed early Boko Haram threats — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has credited ex-President Obasanjo’s leadership for quickly suppressing Boko Haram when it first surfaced. Atiku emphasized the importance of political will in combating insecurity during a meeting in Abuja.
9. Reps push bill to make voting compulsory in Nigeria
A bill proposing mandatory voting for eligible Nigerians has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The legislation, sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Daniel Ago, seeks to boost electoral participation.
10. Police hunt killers of lawyer murdered after court session
Anambra State police have launched a search for gunmen who killed a legal practitioner shortly after he secured bail for a murder suspect. The incident occurred while the lawyer was returning from court, sparking outrage among legal circles.
