Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers:
- Suspected gunmen attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least three officers and injuring two others. The early morning assault reportedly caught security operatives unprepared.
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports suggesting it may not participate in the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as false and aimed at weakening its growing influence. The party reaffirmed its commitment to presenting candidates and strengthening its position as a credible political alternative.
- Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has reportedly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement. Sources also indicate that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde may be planning a similar move amid ongoing leadership and legal disputes within the party.
- Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated that no final decision has been made regarding his political future. However, he confirmed ongoing consultations with leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
- The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of blogger and social media influencer Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, over allegations of inciting soldiers and spreading misleading information. The army said the action followed complaints linked to welfare issues raised online.
- Three members of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria in Ekiti State lost their lives in a lone road accident along the Oke-Onigbin–Omu-Aran highway in Kwara State. The victims were returning from Workers’ Day celebrations in Ilorin when the tragic incident occurred.
- PDP presidential aspirant Senator Sandy Onor has clarified that the support of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for President Bola Tinubu is a personal decision and does not represent the party’s official stance ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has convened a high-level reconciliation meeting involving key APC stakeholders, including SGF Senator George Akume, as part of efforts to strengthen party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- The Nigerian Navy has stepped up operations against crude oil theft and maritime crimes, destroying illegal refining sites and dismantling militant camps across Rivers, Bayelsa, and Cross River states.
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy conditions and thunderstorms across parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. The agency warned of reduced visibility in northern states, including Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa.
