Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines across Nigeria, including President Tinubu’s early return from Paris, a fire outbreak at Afriland Towers in Lagos, and the army’s capture of an IPOB commander.
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1. Tinubu returns to Abuja after cutting short Paris trip
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday evening after ending his annual working vacation in Paris earlier than planned. His arrival at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was confirmed by his aide, Dada Olusegun, via his verified X handle.
2. Fire guts section of Afriland Towers in Lagos Island
A fire broke out on Tuesday at Afriland Towers in Marina, Lagos Island, affecting a branch of UBA and other offices within the high-rise. Videos shared online showed thick smoke pouring from the building, prompting panic in the bustling business district.
3. DSS charges Sowore, X Corp, Meta over anti-Tinubu posts
The Department of State Services has filed a five-count charge against activist Omoyele Sowore, alongside social media giants X Corp and Meta. The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accuses them of failing to delete posts critical of President Tinubu.
4. Army captures IPOB-ESN commander in Imo State
The Nigerian Army confirmed the arrest of IPOB-ESN commander Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, also known as Gentle de Yahoo. He was captured at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe LGA of Imo State, in a major breakthrough against separatist violence.
5. NIMC says 123m Nigerians registered with NIN
The National Identity Management Commission disclosed that over 123 million Nigerians have been enrolled in its database. The agency’s Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, revealed the figure during a briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.
6. Emmanuel Odo appointed Acting Clerk of Senate
The National Assembly Service Commission has approved Emmanuel Odo as the Acting Clerk of the Senate. The appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by the commission’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Saviour Enyiekere.
7. Flooding wreaks havoc in Lagos after heavy rainfall
Several parts of Lagos, particularly Ikorodu, were submerged following hours of heavy downpour on Tuesday morning. The flood destroyed properties worth millions of naira, coming weeks after similar rainfall caused severe damage across the state.
8. Bandits abduct eight worshippers in Zamfara mosque
Zamfara Police Command confirmed that armed men abducted eight worshippers during morning prayers at Gidan Turbe in Tsafe LGA. The victims include local community members such as Liman Yahaya and Dan Garfi.
9. Obidient Movement endorses Moghalu for Anambra governorship
The Obidient Movement has declared support for George Moghalu as Labour Party’s candidate in the November 2025 Anambra governorship election. The endorsement followed a series of meetings where Moghalu outlined his plans for the state.
10. Tinubu is a tax collector, says SDP’s Adebayo
Former SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “tax collector.” Speaking on Channels TV, he criticized Tinubu’s governance approach and fiscal policies.
