Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Monday May 11, 2026

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Monday May 11, 2026.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Monday May 11, 2026

1.  Political tension surrounding Rivers State shifted to Abuja on Sunday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara appeared before the screening panel of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The governor reportedly spent less than 10 minutes before the committee, sparking speculation over the nature of the meeting and whether he was fully screened by the panel members.

2. Troops attached to the Guards Brigade have thwarted a suspected security breach in the Federal Capital Territory following the arrest of a suspected spy and four impostors in separate military operations across Abuja. According to an operational report released on Sunday, the arrests were carried out on May 9 by personnel of the 176 Guards Battalion and the Guards Brigade Garrison at various locations within the nation’s capital. Military authorities said the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security surveillance in the FCT.

3. The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has confirmed the release of its abducted member, Dr Edwin Emegakor, who was kidnapped in Anambra State. Chairman of the NMA in Anambra, Dr Princeton Okam, disclosed the development to journalists in Awka on Sunday. Details surrounding the doctor’s release were still sketchy as of press time.

4. Mohammed Sadis Buba, a 30-year-old House of Representatives aspirant from Kaduna State, has drawn widespread attention online after appearing before the All Progressives Congress screening committee for the Sabon Gari/Zaria Federal Constituency seat. In a viral video circulating on social media on Sunday, Buba was seen dressed in traditional attire while addressing members of the screening panel, a moment that generated mixed reactions from Nigerians online.

5. At least seven persons, including a police officer, have been killed following an attack in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Six other residents were reportedly injured during the assault, which occurred on Saturday night. Security sources said tension has continued to rise in the affected communities as residents fear possible further attacks.

6. Opposition political parties on Saturday rushed to beat the deadline for the submission of updated membership registers to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development followed INEC’s earlier decision on March 27 to extend the deadline to May 10, 2026, prompting a last-minute scramble by several political parties to comply with the electoral requirement before midnight.

7. The Federal Government has rolled out stricter measures aimed at tackling the growing problem of drug and substance abuse in secondary schools across the country. Among the newly introduced policies is compulsory drug testing for students, while those who repeatedly test positive after undergoing treatment and rehabilitation may face temporary suspension from school authorities.

8. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested three persons living with disabilities over alleged involvement in drug trafficking activities during separate operations in Anambra and Kwara states. The anti-narcotics agency also uncovered a mansion in Lekki, Lagos, allegedly being used as a drug stash house. Authorities said cannabis estimated to be worth more than N5.8 billion was recovered from the property during the operation.

9. Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected terrorist in Kogi State following a coordinated ambush operation along known bandit crossing routes in the Adankolo Forest Reserve in Lokoja Local Government Area. Military authorities said the operation formed part of sustained offensives against criminal elements operating within the region.

10. Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has defended the ongoing crackdown on fake pastors and self-acclaimed spiritual leaders in the state, saying the exercise is aimed at social reform and protecting vulnerable residents from exploitation. Speaking on Sunday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral during the All Knights Day celebration of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, Soludo disclosed that several suspects had already been arrested and were assisting investigators with useful confessional statements.