Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured the families of pupils and teachers abducted in communities around Oriire Local Government Area that his administration will do everything possible within the ambit of the law to secure their safe release. The governor gave the assurance on Saturday during a visit to Ahoro-Esiele community, where he met with affected families, community leaders, and residents at the open field of L.A. Basic School.

2. Nigerian governors have opened discussions on raising the national minimum wage to N100,000. This signals a fresh effort to cushion the impact of rising inflation and worsening economic pressures on workers across the country.

3. Suspected thugs on Saturday disrupted a gathering of the Kabiru Turaki-led factional Interim National Working Committee and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party at the A-Class Event Centre in Abuja. The incident occurred shortly after the factional leaders had relocated from their initial venue to interact with police personnel deployed to the area.

4. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS and Automotive Gas Oil, AGO. In a statement on Saturday, the company said the reduction reinforces its commitment to making refined petroleum products more affordable and supporting economic activities across Nigeria.

5. The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has ratified Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. NDC made the ratification at its national convention held in Abuja on Saturday.

6. Suspected armed bandits have abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, along with his wife in Katsina State. Reports say the incident happened along the Katsina–Matazu road when the former senior military officer was travelling with his wife on Saturday.

7. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a fiercely contested encounter ended 1-1 following extra time. Arsenal took the lead in the first half through Kai Havertz, whose well-taken finish handed the Gunners a deserved advantage heading into the break.

8. The Imo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a 21-year-old student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Chinedu Chibuzor Christogonus, whose death occurred under suspicious circumstances on Saturday. The deceased, a 100-level Cyber Security student and member of the Man O’ War organisation in FUTO, was allegedly beaten by some members of the group after being accused of stealing N13,500.

9. A Nigerian-born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care. Odiong, 57, was found guilty on one count of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault after a trial in Waco, Texas.

10. The National Executive Committee of the African Democratic Congress has called for the immediate release of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing him as a “prisoner of conscience.” The demand formed part of the resolutions reached at the party’s 101st National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja on Saturday, where party leaders also ratified the outcome of its recent primary elections and approved major organisational changes ahead of the 2027 general elections.