Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top stories across Nigerian newspapers, including Tinubu’s security talks with service chiefs, FAAC’s new revenue sharing figures, and fresh political drama in the Labour Party.
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1. Tinubu meets service chiefs as insecurity worsens in northern Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Friday convened a high-level meeting with service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police at the State House, Abuja, in response to rising violence in states like Plateau, Benue, and Borno. The talks focused on curbing the surge in killings and restoring order in the troubled regions.
2. FG, states, LGs share N1.681 trillion April revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N1.681 trillion in revenue generated in April 2025 to the federal, state, and local governments. This marks an increase of N103 billion from the previous month, reflecting stronger fiscal performance.
3. Akpabio declares PDP dead in Akwa Ibom ahead of 2027
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has claimed that no political party will rival the ruling bloc in Akwa Ibom by 2027. Speaking confidently, he stated that the PDP’s symbolic umbrella is “torn beyond repair,” signaling a power shift in the state’s political landscape.
4. Tinubu orders military to crush threats to Nigeria’s peace
President Tinubu has urged the armed forces to take decisive action against groups destabilizing Nigeria. Speaking during a security briefing, he stressed that democracy, economic growth, and regional stability depend on national security, and warned that threats must be eliminated swiftly.
5. Labour Party caretaker chair dares Abure over blackmail claims
Labour Party caretaker chair Nenadi Usman has challenged Julius Abure to substantiate his threats to expose key figures like Peter Obi and Alex Otti. Usman dismissed the warnings as empty and urged Abure to present any credible evidence he claims to have.
6. Finnish prosecutors charge Simon Ekpa with inciting terrorism
Prosecutors in Finland have filed terrorism incitement charges against a man identified by local media as Nigerian separatist Simon Ekpa. The charges stem from online content allegedly linked to efforts to establish an independent Biafra, posted between 2021 and 2024.
7. Woman bites off lover’s manhood during fight in Rivers
Police in Rivers State have arrested a 43-year-old woman, Gift, for allegedly biting off part of her partner’s penis during a domestic dispute in Diobu, Port Harcourt. The shocking act sparked outrage and panic in the Mile 3 neighborhood.
8. Two gunmen killed in attack on Anambra police checkpoint
Two armed suspects were gunned down after opening fire on a police checkpoint in Isuofia, Anambra State. The incident led to a prolonged shootout that rattled the community, as security forces repelled the attackers hiding in nearby bushes.
9. Pat Utomi blasts DSS lawsuit over shadow government
Political economist and former presidential candidate Pat Utomi has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) for filing a lawsuit against his shadow government initiative. He described the move as a sign of fear and a clampdown on civic engagement.
10. ADC declares itself coalition party for 2027 elections
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairman Ralph Nwosu has announced the party’s new position as Nigeria’s coalition platform ahead of the 2027 elections. He highlighted the nation’s ongoing hardship and emphasized the urgent need for responsible leadership.
