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 Tinubu’s nationwide red alert after fresh attacks, Ribadu’s U.S. mission over persecution claims, decisive military strikes in Sambisa, and rising political tensions as police seal the PDP secretariat.
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1. Tinubu Orders Maximum Red Alert as Attacks Spread Across States
President Tinubu placed troops on the highest-level red alert after deadly raids and abductions in Borno, Kebbi, and Kwara, directing immediate rescue of the 24 kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls.
2. Ribadu Leads Delegation to U.S. Over Christian Persecution Allegations
NSA Nuhu Ribadu travelled to the U.S. to address rising global concerns about alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, following comments by Vice President Shettima on the Israel–Gaza conflict.
3. Army Chief Reassures Nigerians, Says Troops Intensifying Security Operations
COAS Major-General Waidi Shaibu, during a visit to One Division in Kaduna, said the Army is working relentlessly to curb insecurity and strengthen nationwide operations.
4. EFCC Declares Chappal Energies CEO Wanted for Alleged Fraud
The EFCC named Ufoma Immanuel wanted for alleged forgery and obtaining money by false pretence, urging the public to assist with information on his whereabouts.
5. Zulum Says Borno Security ‘Much Improved,’ Despite Recent Attacks
Governor Zulum noted that the security situation in Borno has substantially improved compared to past crisis levels, expressing optimism after meeting with the Army Chief in Maiduguri.
6. Air Force Launches Precision Strikes on Sambisa Terrorist Hideout
The Nigerian Air Force announced fresh airstrikes on Arra in Sambisa Forest, targeting a major terrorist enclave as part of Operation Hadin Kai.
7. Four Family Members Die in Kano House Fire Linked to Mosquito Coil
A predawn fire in Kundila, Kano, claimed four lives, with early investigations suggesting the blaze may have started from a mosquito coil left burning in the parlour.
8. Wike Condemns PDP Factional Leader Over Call for U.S. Intervention
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticised factional PDP chairman Tanimu Turaki for appealing to Donald Trump over Nigeria’s political crisis, as police sealed the party’s national secretariat amid escalating turmoil.
9. Aregbesola Says ADC Will End Banditry if Elected into Power
ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola urged Nigerians to support the party, insisting that an ADC-led government would eliminate banditry and violent crimes.
10. Kebbi Assembly Suspends Fakai LG Chairman for Misconduct
The Kebbi State House of Assembly suspended Fakai LGA Chairman Muhammad Mahuta after a committee found him guilty of gross misconduct and negligence.
