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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigerian newspapers, including the arrest of a suspected kidnap kingpin in Sokoto, Peter Obi’s stance on the 2027 coalition, and Dangote’s refinery revelation.
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1. DSS arrests kidnap kingpin Sani Galadi at Sokoto airport
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) apprehended suspected kidnap kingpin Sani Galadi at the Sultan Abubakar International Airport in Sokoto on Monday. The arrest took place during a security screening for intending pilgrims, where Galadi was reportedly tracked and detained at the Hajj terminal around 11:15 a.m.
2. South East Reps demand JAMB registrar’s resignation over mass UTME failure
The South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to step down following widespread failure in the 2025 UTME. In a statement led by Rep. Igariwey Iduma Enwo, the lawmakers called for an independent probe into the examination process.
3. Televangelist Timothy Omotoso deported from South Africa
South African authorities have deported Nigerian preacher Timothy Omotoso. The 66-year-old pastor was seen at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport in videos circulating online, as he prepared to return to Nigeria. His removal follows a prolonged legal battle in South Africa.
4. Peter Obi says 2027 coalition not about positions
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, clarified that his engagement in ongoing talks with opposition parties for the 2027 elections is aimed at ending bad governance. He dismissed claims of a political deal with Atiku Abubakar, saying his priority is reform, not positions.
5. Multiple fatalities feared in second Abuja accident in 24 hours
Several casualties were feared following a road accident near Karu Bridge on the Nyanya-Mararaba corridor in Abuja on Monday. The incident marks the second major crash in the same area within 24 hours, the first involving seven vehicles on Sunday evening.
6. Troops raid Benue bandits’ camps ahead of farming season
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with other security agencies, have dismantled bandit hideouts in Konyo Gbise, Benue State. The operation, which targeted camps linked to a notorious gang leader, aims to restore safety in farming communities.
7. Dangote says he underestimated refinery project scale
Alhaji Aliko Dangote admitted that he would not have embarked on his $20 billion refinery project had he known its complexity. Speaking on Monday, the industrialist reaffirmed his goal to boost local expertise by empowering Nigerian engineers through such ventures.
8. JAMB to release 379,000 rescheduled UTME results Wednesday
JAMB has announced plans to release results for 379,000 candidates who sat for the rescheduled UTME exams between Friday and Monday. The move follows nationwide complaints over mass failures in the original examination conducted earlier this year.
9. INEC confirms Moghalu as Labour Party’s Anambra candidate
INEC has published George Moghalu as the Labour Party’s candidate for the November 2025 Anambra governorship election. The development effectively affirms Julius Abure’s leadership as the recognized National Chairman of the party.
10. Fayose files no-case submission in N6.9bn EFCC trial
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has filed a no-case submission in his ongoing N6.9 billion fraud case with the EFCC. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has reserved ruling on the application.
