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 pro-Biafra protests disrupting activities across Abuja and the South-East, the Nigerian Army confirming the death of Lt-Col Paiko in a Boko Haram attack, a Kano court sentencing two men to death for killing a lecturer, and troops arresting 28 oil thieves in Rivers State.
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1. Pro-Biafra protests paralyze activities in Abuja, South-East
Massive demonstrations demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu disrupted business operations and transport across major cities on Monday, leading to several arrests by police.
2. ADC warns FG against using coup rumours to silence critics
The African Democratic Congress cautioned the government not to exploit recent coup allegations as an excuse to repress opposition voices or erode democratic freedoms.
3. ‘Obi of Lagos’ trial stalled over defendant’s absence
The arraignment of Chibuike Azubuike, known as the self-styled ‘Obi of Lagos,’ and three others was delayed at the Lagos High Court after one defendant failed to appear in court.
4. 21 dead, 144 injured in Anambra road crashes — FRSC
The FRSC Sector Commander, Bridget Asekhauno, revealed that 21 people lost their lives and 144 were injured in road crashes across Anambra between January and October 2025.
5. Police recover stolen luxury cars traced from Netherlands
The Nigeria Police said its operatives recovered two vehicles — a Toyota C-HR and a RAV4 — stolen in the Netherlands and smuggled into Nigeria, following an INTERPOL-led operation.
6. Adeleke denies plan to defect from PDP to APC
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke dismissed rumours of leaving the PDP, insisting he remains committed to strengthening the party despite its internal challenges.
7. Army confirms death of Lt-Col Paiko, others in Borno attack
The Nigerian Army confirmed that Lt-Col Aliyu Saidu Paiko and several soldiers were killed during a Boko Haram ambush, though troops killed many of the insurgents in return fire.
8. Kano court sentences two to death for killing university lecturer
A High Court in Kano sentenced Aliyu Hussaini and Amir Zakariyya to death by hanging for murdering a Northwest University lecturer, Buhari Imam, during a robbery attack.
9. Troops arrest 28, seize 290,000 litres of stolen fuel in Rivers
Soldiers of the 6 Division, in a joint security operation, arrested 28 suspected oil thieves and recovered nearly 300,000 litres of illegally refined petroleum products in the Ni
10. Two beheaded as Cross River communities clash again
Violence erupted between youths from Ochon and Ofutop communities in Cross River, leaving two people dead and beheaded during a renewed land-related conflict.
