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 Atiku’s resignation from PDP, a bribery scandal linked to a kidnap suspect, and Dangote’s warning on Africa’s fuel imports.
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1. Atiku dumps PDP over internal crisis
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has exited the Peoples Democratic Party for the third time, citing unresolved issues and a deviation from the founding ideals of the party. He expressed disappointment with the current leadership, accusing it of straying from the principles that once made the party a strong political force.
2. Man arrested for trying to bribe police in kidnap case
FCT police have arrested Yahaya Saleh for allegedly offering N1.5 million to secure the release of a kidnapping suspect. According to Commissioner of Police Saka Ajao Adewale, Saleh approached investigators with the bribe while they were probing a kidnap case, prompting his immediate arrest.
3. Africa now dumping ground for bad fuel – Dangote
Aliko Dangote has raised concerns over Africa’s reliance on imported fuel, warning that the continent has become a dumping site for low-quality petroleum products. Speaking on his refinery project, he said the $19 billion Dangote Refinery was conceived to address this problem and enhance energy self-sufficiency.
4. Natasha’s lawyer says Senate must obey court ruling
The legal team representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has criticized the National Assembly’s interpretation of a court ruling ordering her reinstatement. The lawyer insisted that the Federal High Court’s judgment is binding and must be fully implemented without conditions.
5. Atiku, Peter Obi, el-Rufai visit Buhari’s grave in Daura
Top political figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir el-Rufai, and Boss Mustapha paid tribute at the burial site of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura. The visit took place days after Buhari’s passing and was seen as a gesture of respect from across political divides.
6. NAF to acquire 49 new aircraft by 2026
The Nigerian Air Force will bolster its operations with 49 new aircraft by 2026, according to Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar. Speaking at the 2025 Aircraft Engineering Conference in Abuja, he said the expansion is part of ongoing efforts to modernize the force’s aerial capabilities.
7. Atiku’s exit from PDP not a threat – APC
The All Progressives Congress has dismissed any concerns over Atiku Abubakar’s departure from the PDP, saying it poses no risk to its electoral strength. APC spokesman in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, maintained that Atiku’s rumored defection to another party won’t alter the outcome of the 2027 elections.
8. Fayose acquitted of N6.9bn fraud charges
A Federal High Court in Lagos has cleared former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose of N6.9 billion fraud charges. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, brought an emotional reaction from Fayose, who broke down in tears outside the courtroom as supporters celebrated the verdict.
9. Two sisters arrested for kidnapping their own brother
Enugu police have arrested Juliet and Ngozi Chukwu for allegedly planning the abduction of their brother, Friday Chukwu. The incident occurred in Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, where investigations revealed the sisters orchestrated the kidnapping in a shocking case of family betrayal.
10. Tinubu to honour Buhari with expanded FEC session
President Bola Tinubu has approved a special extended Federal Executive Council meeting in memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement from the Ministry of Information, the tribute session will be held on Thursday to reflect on Buhari’s legacy following his death on Sunday.
