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 Nigeria’s swift intervention to restore order after a coup attempt in Benin Republic, fresh tensions in the PDP as the Wike-backed faction unveils a caretaker committee, the NDLEA’s interception of millions of tramadol pills nationwide.
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1. Nigeria thwarts coup attempt, restores order in Benin Republic
Nigeria played a key diplomatic and security role in helping stabilise Benin Republic after mutineers briefly seized the state TV station but failed to breach President Patrice Talon’s residence.
2. PDP crisis deepens as Wike-backed faction unveils caretaker committee
The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led faction of the PDP inaugurated a caretaker committee ahead of the NWC’s expiration, a move approved at a meeting held in the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s residence.
3. Niger government, CAN deny confirmation of abducted students’ release
Authorities in Niger State and CAN say they have received no official update on the rumored release of 100 students kidnapped from St Mary’s Schools in Agwara LGA.
4. Macron pledges stronger security partnership with Nigeria
French President Emmanuel Macron announced renewed collaboration with Nigeria, saying he had spoken with President Tinubu to reaffirm support as the country battles worsening insecurity.
5. Atiku condemns Benin coup attempt, warns against rising military takeovers
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar denounced the attempted coup in Benin Republic, calling it unacceptable and cautioning that West Africa faces a dangerous resurgence of military interventions.
6. JAMB releases full guidelines for 2026 UTME registration
JAMB issued updated instructions and common challenges candidates should anticipate for the 2026 UTME, aiming to assist students preparing for the registration exercise.
7. Shettima arrives Abidjan for Ouattara’s fourth-term inauguration
Vice President Kashim Shettima landed in Côte d’Ivoire to represent President Tinubu at President Alassane Ouattara’s swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday.
8. NDLEA intercepts 7.6 million tramadol pills, over 76,000kg of cannabis
The NDLEA announced major nationwide seizures of tramadol and multiple strains of cannabis, alongside arrests of suspects linked to the trafficking networks.
9. APC chairman predicts landslide victory in 2027 polls
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda projected a strong win for the ruling party in 2027, citing what he described as nationwide support for President Tinubu’s administration.
10. Atiku visits Jonathan in Abuja, holds private meeting
Atiku Abubakar met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja, their first meeting since Jonathan returned from an election monitoring mission in Guinea-Bissau.
