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 rising tensions within the ADC, fresh military gains against insurgents, severe flooding in Lagos, and the tragic collapse of a building in Katsina that claimed six lives.
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1. ADC state chairmen accuse David Mark-led coalition of political coup
The internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deepened on Tuesday as state chairmen accused a coalition led by former Senate President David Mark of staging a political coup. In a statement, the chairmen described the development as a reckless attempt to undermine the party’s structure and democratic values.
2. Tinubu’s government worse than Buhari’s, says ADC chieftain Waziri
Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, a former Minister of Police Affairs and prominent ADC member, has described President Tinubu’s administration as a complete failure. In an interview, Waziri argued that the current government has performed worse than the previous Buhari administration and warned of worsening national crises.
3. Troops kill 17 terrorists in fresh operations across Borno, Adamawa
Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai have killed 17 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters during clearance missions in Borno and Adamawa states. The army said the operations targeted terrorist hideouts in Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, and Michika, disrupting their movements and recovering arms.
4. Floods wreak havoc across Lagos after overnight downpour
Severe flooding hit various parts of Lagos State on Monday after hours of rainfall that started overnight. The resulting flash floods disrupted business, stranded commuters, and submerged properties on both the Island and Mainland, crippling economic activities in Nigeria’s busiest city.
5. Capital importation into Nigeria rises to $5.64bn in Q1 2025
Nigeria recorded a 67.12% year-on-year rise in capital importation in the first quarter of 2025, reaching $5.642 billion. The National Bureau of Statistics also reported a quarter-on-quarter increase of over 10%, signalling renewed investor interest despite economic challenges.
6. Lassa fever death toll rises to 155 in Nigeria – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 155 people have died from Lassa fever between January and July 20, 2025. The case fatality rate stands at 18.9%, an increase compared to the same period in 2024.
7. Benue governor gives 48-hour deadline to arrest suspected killers
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has directed security agencies to arrest the killers of two young men murdered in Gwer East LGA within 48 hours. One of the victims was recently married, and the community remains in shock over the brutal incident.
8. Labour Party disowns planned protest at INEC headquarters
The national leadership of the Labour Party has distanced itself from a planned protest scheduled for August 6 at INEC’s office in Abuja. The party clarified in a statement that it has no affiliation with the protest and urged members to ignore it.
9. Mother, five children die in Katsina building collapse
Tragedy struck in Dankama LGA of Katsina State as a building collapsed during heavy rainfall, killing a mother and her five children. The incident occurred early Tuesday while the family was asleep, leaving the community in mourning.
10. Benue Assembly suspends five lawmakers over misleading report
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended five lawmakers for three sittings for allegedly withholding critical information in a report on financial misconduct involving the Otukpo LGA chairman. The House said the omission affected the integrity of the investigation.
