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 meeting with six APC governors in Abuja, the release of 100 abducted Niger schoolchildren, major NDLEA drug seizures nationwide, and rising tensions over herders’ attacks in Benue communities.
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1. Tinubu meets six APC governors in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a closed-door session with six APC governors at the State House, discussing party and governance matters.
2. Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s request for transfer from Sokoto prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja declined Nnamdi Kanu’s bid to be moved from the Sokoto Correctional Centre, saying the Federal Government must first be heard.
3. FG to enforce full cashless revenue collection from January 2026
The Federal Government announced that all revenue payments will go fully cashless from January 1, 2026, with mandatory e-receipts and the RevOp platform taking effect nationwide.
4. Niger government receives 100 abducted Papiri schoolchildren
The 100 students kidnapped in Niger State were handed over to state authorities following Federal Government–led negotiations that secured their release.
5. Gunmen kill motorist, abduct travellers in Imo community
Armed men attacked motorists in Ngor Okpala, killing one person and kidnapping others, according to the state police command.
6. Two dead, several injured in Lagos morning crashes
Multiple accidents involving heavy-duty vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Third Mainland Bridge led to fatalities and major traffic disruption.
7. Benue council chairman raises alarm over herders’ attacks
Ado LGA Chairman Sunday Oche reported renewed coordinated assaults by armed herdsmen in three communities, resulting in injuries and displacement.
8. US delegation meets Benue Christian and traditional leaders over alleged genocide
A US fact-finding team visited Benue State, engaging bishops and the Tiv monarch amid rising concerns about alleged attacks on Christian communities.
9. India deports 32 Nigerians linked to major drug network
Indian authorities expelled 32 Nigerians after a multi-state crackdown targeting a foreign-run narcotics and hawala syndicate.
10. Taraba governor set to join APC officially in January 2026
Taraba APC chairman Ibrahim Tukur confirmed that Governor Agbu Kefas will formally defect to the party next January after being admitted at the ward level.
