Here are today’s top stories from Nigerian newspapers:
1. Rivers Police Confirm Release of Kidnapped Catholic Priest
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the release of Rev. Father Maurice Livinus of the Port Harcourt Diocese and two other kidnapped victims. Police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko stated that their freedom was secured following intense pressure from a combined team of security operatives.
2. NLC Declares Indefinite Strike Over Osun APC Council Reinstatement
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced an indefinite strike in protest against the reinstatement of sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) council executives, following a Court of Appeal ruling. Despite the verdict, Governor Ademola Adeleke has vowed to resist their return to office.
3. Five Killed in Lagos Cult Clash Between Rival Gangs
At least five suspected cultists have been killed in a violent supremacy battle between the Aye and Eiye confraternities in the Mushin area of Lagos. The clash, which began in Ilasa, quickly spread to Ile-Epo, Idi-Araba, Tollgate, and Ilupeju.
4. NDLEA Officer Burnt Alive by Mob in Kaduna
An officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Aliyu Imran, was killed by an angry mob in Gadan-Gayan, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack occurred after a vehicle chase involving Imran led to a fatal accident, triggering mob violence.
5. Seven Civilians Killed in Katsina Military Airstrike
A military airstrike in Yauni community, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, has reportedly killed seven civilians. Earlier, two police officers and a Community Watch Corps operative died during a gun battle with bandits in the area.
6. Police Inspector Found Dead in Ogun Hotel Room
A police inspector, Haruna Mohammed, was found lifeless in a hotel room in Ogun State. According to reports, he had checked into the Super G Royal Hotel in Akute, Ogun State, with a woman around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday.
7. Ondo Youths Burn Down Police Station Over Suspect’s Death
Angry youths in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, set fire to a police division following the alleged death of a young man in police custody. Reports claim the victim died from torture during interrogation.
8. Newborn Abandoned in Carton Shocks Kano Residents
Residents of Tudun Tagarji in Kano State discovered a newborn baby abandoned in a carton near a drainage in the Kaura area. The discovery was confirmed by the leader of the Operation Zaman Lafiya vigilante group, Commander Rabiu Sulaiman.
9. NDLEA Busts Trans-Border Drug Syndicate, Seizes Tramadol
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a cross-border drug syndicate, arresting four suspects and seizing millions of naira worth of tramadol concealed in vehicle bumpers. The bust occurred on the Nasarawa-Toto Road in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
10. Kano Governor Bans Student Labour in Schools
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has banned teachers from engaging students in manual labour, either within or outside school premises. His spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, stressed that schools are solely for learning and moral development.
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