Fresh bloodshed in Kaduna, renewed scrutiny of a controversial government agency, fresh twists in the Peter Obi security case and political tension in Rivers and Ondo dominated Tuesday’s newspaper headlines.
Here is a roundup of the top stories making the rounds across Nigeria:
- Over 30 Killed In Fresh Kaduna Attack
More than 30 people have reportedly been killed after armed men invaded Narido community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) said the attackers stormed the community, leaving dozens dead and many residents displaced.
- Reps Order IGP To Produce Alleged PFIPC DG
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to produce the organisation’s self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeyemi Adeniyi, before the committee by noon on Wednesday.
- South Africa Yet To Ratify Nigeria Security Agreement
South Africa has reportedly declined to ratify a security cooperation agreement with Nigeria, citing reasons Nigerian officials described as inadequate. The Early Warning Mechanism was designed to strengthen collaboration on violence prevention, citizen protection and consular matters between both countries.
- Naira Falls Against Dollar
The naira weakened further on Monday, trading at ₦1,407 per dollar in the parallel market compared to ₦1,400 last Friday. It also depreciated in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), where it closed at ₦1,364 per dollar.
- Ondo Assembly Suspends Plenary Over Speaker’s Refusal To Resign
The Ondo State House of Assembly says it will not resume plenary until Speaker Olamide Oladiji steps down from office. Lawmakers backing his removal insist that 21 out of the Assembly’s 26 members have endorsed plans to impeach him if he refuses to resign.
- Court To Hear Suit Seeking Security Protection For Peter Obi
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed hearing in a suit seeking to compel President Bola Tinubu to provide maximum security for Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election. The suit argues that Obi’s constitutional right to life must be protected against threats, intimidation and harassment.
- Reps Uncover 29 Allegedly Forged Documents Linked To PFIPC
The House of Representatives committee probing the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council says it has uncovered at least 29 documents allegedly forged by the organisation and its self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeyemi Adeniyi Mathew.
- Former Rivers Council Security Chief Shot Dead
Gunmen have killed Letam Kine, a former Chief Security Officer of Khana Local Government Area in Rivers State. The attack occurred along Polytechnic Road in Bori, with residents suspecting cult-related violence.
- Two Confirmed Dead In Anambra Hostel Collapse
Authorities have confirmed the death of two people following the collapse of a three-storey hostel known as Elite Five Star Lodge in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Three others were rescued as emergency workers continued search operations after the building caved in on Sunday night.
- ADC, Ikwerre Council Clash Over Ban On Public Gatherings
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has criticised the decision of the Ikwerre Local Government Council to ban public gatherings, alleging that the move is aimed at intimidating opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. The council, however, insists the restriction is necessary due to growing security concerns in the area.
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