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 the PDP’s decision to zone its presidential ticket to the South, Umar Damagum’s confirmation as PDP National Chairman, a deadly trailer accident in Delta, and a tragic boat accident in Borno.
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1. PDP zones presidential ticket to the South
The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has agreed to zone its 2025 presidential ticket to the South. The decision followed the recommendation of the party’s National Zoning Committee, led by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and was reached unanimously during the party’s 102nd NEC meeting on Monday.
2. ACF raises alarm over Northern Nigeria’s crises
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has warned that Northern Nigeria is under severe pressure due to escalating insecurity, poverty, and environmental challenges. Speaking at the 78th NEC meeting in Kaduna, ACF Chairman Mamman Osuman stressed that the North can no longer remain silent as the region faces mounting crises.
3. Umar Damagum confirmed as PDP National Chairman
The National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed Ambassador Umar Damagum as the party’s substantive National Chairman. Damagum, during his acceptance, acknowledged the support of the National Working Committee (NWC), saying it would ease his leadership responsibilities.
4. Four killed in Delta State trailer accident
Four people died and two others were injured when a cement-laden trailer lost control and collided with a tricycle on the Second Niger Bridge in Asaba, Delta State. The Delta State FRSC Sector Commander, Frederick Ogidan, attributed the tragedy to overspeeding.
5. NDLEA arrests suspected drug kingpin in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 55-year-old Mohammed Abubakar, also known as Bello Karama, along with five accomplices at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The syndicate reportedly specialised in planting drugs in passengers’ luggage.
6. Naira fluctuates in parallel and official markets
The Naira gained slightly in the parallel market on Monday, trading at N1,540 per dollar, up from N1,550 over the weekend. Conversely, it weakened to N1,536.99 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
7. FG shuts down 22 illegal Colleges of Education
The Federal Government has closed 22 illegal Colleges of Education across Nigeria to regulate the nation’s education sector. The action was revealed in a recent report by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) detailing the commission’s recent achievements.
8. Three farmers die in Borno boat accident
Three farmers died when their overloaded boat capsized on a river in Kubo ward, Shani LGA, Borno State. The North-East office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that out of 20 people on the boat, 17 were rescued.
9. Over 1.3 million Nigerians complete online pre-registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that 1,379,342 Nigerians completed online pre-registration in the first week of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise from August 18 to 24, 2025. The data was shared in the CVR State Pre-Registration Report.
10. FG launches digital portal for teacher registration
The Federal Government has unveiled a digital portal to maintain a credible database of Nigerian teachers, streamline licensing, and enhance professionalism. The portal was launched in Abuja by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in collaboration with the UK-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria programme.
