Top 10 Nigerian newspapers summary for this Wednesday morning

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

1. Tensions escalated sharply at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national headquarters in Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on Tuesday, as rival factions attempted to convene parallel meetings, sparking confusion and a security standoff.
2. In a sweeping decision that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s political landscape, the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has expelled several high-profile leaders, including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State.
3. A fresh wave of political pressure has emerged as 44 members of the House of Representatives have jointly urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to halt the prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu and pursue a political settlement to the long-running matter.
4. Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko, has dismissed claims that he is seeking to reconcile with his estranged wife cum Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels.
5. A former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Alwan Hassan, has issued a public apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin after accusing them of receiving a $10 million bribe to drop President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the chairmanship of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Abdullahi Ramat.
6. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on troops deployed in Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts in the ongoing search-and-rescue mission for 25 students kidnapped from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga.
7. Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has warned critics that speaking ill of her only harms them, saying she is “a special being” and that any curses directed at her would “return to the sender.”
8. Reality TV star, Phyna has offered her support and uplifting words to fellow Big Brother Naija winner, Imisi, who is currently facing a controversial dispute with her mother.
9. Peter Obi has sharply criticised the escalating violence in Nigeria following fresh attacks in Kebbi and Zamfara States, warning that the country is slipping into a level of insecurity no society should endure.
10. The Peoples Democratic Party’s Deputy National Vice Chairman (Southwest), Mr. Kamorudeen Ajisafe, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is in search of a political platform to contest the 2026 governorship election.