Nigerian Newspapers: 10 Headlines You Can’t Ignore This Saturday Morning
Good morning, Nigeria. Here’s your sharp, no-fluff breakdown of today’s top stories making waves across the country:
25 Ivorians Rescued from Ogun Kidnap Syndicate in Joint Nigeria-Interpol Operation
In a commendable cross-border effort, Nigerian police and Interpol rescued 25 Ivorian nationals from a kidnapping ring in Ogun State. Eight suspects are now in custody. This rare win shows what’s possible with international cooperation but how widespread is this syndicate?
Three Kebbi Senators Dump PDP for APC After Aso Rock Visit
In what seems like another blow to Nigeria’s fading opposition, three PDP senators from Kebbi State Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki have declared loyalty to the ruling APC. Their defection followed a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Is this patriotism or political survival? You decide.
Ganduje Responds to One-Party State Fears: “We Can’t Apologize for Dominance”
APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje brushed off growing concerns over Nigeria sliding into a one-party system. After his visit to President Tinubu, he boldly stated that if APC takes over the majority of states and the center, “we can’t quarrel with Nigerians.” Critics warn: democracy thrives on opposition—will Nigeria still have one in 2027?
Dangote to NNPC: We’re Partners, Not Rivals
Amid murmurs of corporate tension, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, clarified that his refinery giant isn’t waging war against NNPC. Instead, he pledged cooperation with the restructured national oil body to stabilize Nigeria’s fragile energy sector. Business or politics in disguise?
JAMB Releases UTME Results: Nearly 40,000 Still Withheld
Of the 1.95 million candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME, JAMB has released most results but withheld nearly 40,000 due to suspected malpractice. Meanwhile, 80 suspects are under investigation for fraud. With such a high number of withheld results, is the exam system secure or just surviving?
EFCC Zeros In on Defense Minister Matawalle Over Corruption Allegations
Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defense, is in the EFCC spotlight following a corruption petition by APC’s youth wing. This could shake the already fragile image of the current administration’s anti-corruption war. Is this accountability or an internal political chess move?
Shocking: Lagos Man Arrested While Transporting Human Organs for Rituals
In a case that sounds more like a horror movie than a news report, Lagos police arrested 25-year-old Samson Oghenebreme while allegedly transporting human organs from Edo State for ritual purposes. Authorities are calling it a breakthrough, but the question lingers: how many others have slipped through the cracks?
Abia Government Blasts Ikpeazu Over ‘Uninhabitable’ Government House
The drama in Abia continues as the current administration accuses ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of inaugurating an unlivable new Government House just 24 hours before leaving office. Officials say the structure was never designed for habitation. White elephant project or political sabotage?
Labour Party Crisis Deepens as Julius Abure Gets the Boot
The Labour Party’s internal war took a new turn as its caretaker committee, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, suspended former national leaders Julius Abure and Farouk Umar for six months. The fight for the party’s soul continues who’s really in charge?
Two Niger Delta University Graduates Slain by Cultists in Bayelsa
Tragedy struck in Yenagoa as suspected cultists gruesomely murdered two young graduates from Niger Delta University. One victim has been identified as Ayaokpo Sinclair. As cult-related violence escalates, questions arise: is enough being done to protect Nigeria’s youth?
From political defections to ritual arrests and cult killings, today’s headlines offer a snapshot of a nation in flux one where power, corruption, fear, and resilience constantly clash. Stay informed, stay alert.
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Power, Politics, and Crime: What’s Making News in Nigeria Today