1.Vanguard
Tinubu calls for new African defence doctrine, proposes permanent forum for defence chiefs – President Bola Tinubu has advocated for a unified continental defense approach and called for the creation of a permanent African Chiefs of Defence Staff forum.
2.The Nation
Nigeria-Brazil bilateral talks hold in Brasilia – Minister Wale Edun is leading the Nigerian delegation in ministerial-level talks with Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin as part of President Tinubu’s state visit.
3.Punch
Burkina Faso, Mali snub African military conference in Nigeria – Both countries declined attendance at a high-profile African defense summit hosted in Nigeria, signaling growing regional tensions.
4.Guardian
Troops arrest 69 oil thieves, seize 32,000 litres of stolen fuel – Security forces apprehended 69 suspects involved in oil theft and recovered over 32,000 litres of contraband fuel.
5.ThisDay
Stockbrokers advocate urgent reforms to grow Nigeria’s $1 trn economy – The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers is urging sweeping economic reforms to position the capital market as a key contributor to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economic ambition.
6.Daily Post
₦6.5bn diversion claim false, politically motivated – Kano govt defends official – The Kano State Government dismissed claims of a ₦6.5 billion misappropriation as politically spun allegations aimed at tarnishing reputations.
7.Daily Trust
MTN restores services in Kano, Adamawa, Borno after maintenance – MTN has announced the restoration of telecom services across 101 sites affected by scheduled maintenance in Northern states.
8.The Sun
Gunmen on rampage, invade community vigilante commander’s residence, kill 5 – In Okigwe LGA, Imo State, gunmen attacked and killed five people at a local vigilante commander’s home, igniting renewed fear in the community.
9.Nigerian Tribune
Leaders sound alarm over wartime death toll – A coalition of prominent citizens warned that Nigeria is “bleeding to death in silence,” likening current civilian fatalities to a war zone.
10.Daily Independent
PDP confirms Damagum as substantive national chairman – The People’s Democratic Party’s National Executive Committee has formalized Iliya Umar Damagum’s position as substantive National Chairman, affirming leadership ahead of the November convention.
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