Top 10 Nigerian newspapers summary for this Saturday morning

Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.

1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama have reaffirmed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commitment to continued engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger despite their withdrawal from the regional bloc.

2. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has issued a strong message to clubs interested in signing Victor Osimhen, including Manchester United and Chelsea, stating that the striker will be sold to the highest bidder.

3. The ongoing outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in Nigeria has claimed three lives in Gombe State, with health authorities confirming 31 positive cases as of March 27, 2025.

4. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has outlined several projects set for inauguration in May to commemorate President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office.

5. The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has voiced strong opposition to a proposed bill that seeks to upgrade 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State to full-fledged Local Government Areas (LGAs).

6. The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has issued a security alert regarding a planned procession by the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) scheduled for March 28, 2025.

7. Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has described the death of Abisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first daughter of former governor Abiola Ajimobi as a shocking and sad development.

8. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied allegations that he received financial support from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his 2023 presidential campaign.

9. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has adjusted the 24-hour curfew previously imposed on Ifon and Ilobu/Erin-Osun communities in Orolu and Irepodun local government areas.

10. A student of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, Osato Edobor, is facing disciplinary action for allegedly recording and sharing an unauthorized video during the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Delta State.