Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top stories from Nigerian newspapers, including Wike’s fallout with PDP, NCC’s new directive to telecoms, major arrests across states, and a drug seizure worth billions
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1. Wike withdraws from PDP peace talks, blames Makinde for crisis
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, says he is pulling out of all previous reconciliation deals within the PDP, citing repeated breaches. He accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of worsening the party’s internal problems and vowed to continue his push for justice.
2. NCC orders telecoms to notify users of major network disruptions
The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed telecom operators to alert customers about significant service outages. The move comes amid growing complaints from users over poor network quality, frequent downtimes, and unexplained data losses.
3. Northern leaders back Atiku for new national coalition
A group of Northern political elites has endorsed a proposed national coalition movement led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The decision was reportedly reached during a meeting in Abuja under the National Political Consultative Group (North-NPCG).
4. ADC to conclude coalition talks in two weeks – Nwosu
The African Democratic Congress says discussions on forming a political coalition will wrap up in two weeks. ADC Chairman, Dr. Ralphs Okey Nwosu, confirmed that internal committees have already met with key stakeholders as negotiations near completion.
5. Air Force destroys over 100 illegal refineries in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Air Force has bombed more than 100 illegal oil refining sites in the Niger Delta between January and May 2025. The strikes were carried out under Operation Delta Safe, aimed at curbing economic sabotage and environmental degradation.
6. Village head, 13 others arrested for aiding bandits in Niger State
Security forces have arrested Garba Mohammed, village head of Guiwa in Niger State, along with 13 others for allegedly collaborating with bandits. The arrests followed intelligence reports linking the group to armed groups in Mashegu LGA and beyond.
7. Over 200,000 more candidates score 200+ after JAMB resit
Following a resit exam due to earlier technical issues, over 200,000 additional candidates crossed the 200 score mark in the 2025 UTME. JAMB reported that out of the total 1.9 million who sat for the exams, about 1.36 million still scored below 200.
8. Police arrest 147 suspects for major crimes in Imo State
The Imo State Police Command has apprehended 147 individuals for various serious crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, and child trafficking. The arrests form part of an intensified security crackdown across the state.
9. NDLEA seizes N6.5bn worth of drugs at Lagos, Rivers ports
The NDLEA has intercepted drugs valued at around N6.5 billion at Apapa and Onne ports. The haul includes over six million opioid pills and hundreds of thousands of bottles of codeine-laced cough syrup intended for illegal distribution.
10. Catholic priest shot by suspected herders in Benue
Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongo was attacked and shot by suspected armed herders along the Makurdi/Naka road in Benue State. The priest, from Jimba Parish, was reportedly ambushed near Tyolaha, a known danger zone in Gwer West LGA.
