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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 a clash within the PDP over coalition talks, the EFCC’s handover of seized Abuja homes, and Tinubu’s return from the Vatican.
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1. PDP senators clash with governors over coalition plans
The Senate Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced disagreement with the party’s governors over calls for a political coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to journalists, Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro stressed that the caucus supports a coalition, calling it the most viable path forward for the party’s revival.
2. EFCC transfers 753 Abuja houses linked to ex-CBN governor to housing ministry
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 753 housing units in Abuja to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The properties, discovered in Lokogoma District, were linked to a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor following intelligence reports and investigations.
3. Southeast governors to endorse Tinubu for second term – Umahi
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed that governors from the Southeast, regardless of political affiliations, are united in supporting President Bola Tinubu. Umahi said their endorsement is based on Tinubu’s commitment to equity and national unity, with plans for a regional summit to formalize their backing.
4. Tinubu returns to Abuja after attending Pope’s inauguration in Rome
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after attending the Vatican inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. He arrived in Abuja Tuesday evening, where he was welcomed by top government officials. His visit to the Vatican marked a diplomatic engagement with the Catholic Church’s new leadership.
5. Diesel tanker explosion destroys shops in Abeokuta
A diesel-laden tanker exploded on Tuesday near Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, destroying several container shops and causing panic among residents. The blast occurred just behind a perimeter fence separating the sports facility from the surrounding community.
6. Akpabio says lawmakers not elected to fight executive
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emphasized that lawmakers are meant to collaborate with the executive branch rather than confront it. Speaking in a documentary to mark two years of President Tinubu’s administration, Akpabio said the National Assembly’s role is to aid development through legislative support.
7. CBN maintains interest rate at 27.5%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5 percent. Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision at the conclusion of the 300th Monetary Policy Committee meeting, citing economic stability as the reason behind maintaining the rate.
8. Policeman’s stray bullet kills student in Ibadan, triggers protest
Protests erupted in the Alakia–Gbagi area of Ibadan on Tuesday after a schoolboy was allegedly killed by a stray bullet fired by a police officer. The boy was said to be on his way to sit for the WASSCE exam when the incident occurred, sparking outrage among residents.
9. Two herders killed in Plateau ambush
A male and female herder were reportedly shot dead on Monday near the Tahore community in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. According to locals, the victims were ambushed while returning from Maikatako market, raising concerns over renewed insecurity in the region.
10. Missing Lagos banker found dead in Yaba morgue
The body of Osemudiamen Idemudia, a banker who went missing on May 9, has been discovered in a Lagos morgue. Idemudia, who worked in the Point-of-Sale department of a commercial bank, was last seen in CMS before his mysterious disappearance. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death.
