Nigerian papers highlight APC expulsions, naira rise, flood death, ACE hub

Today’s Nigerian newspapers carry ten notable developments shaping politics, security, economy and social life across the country. In Lagos, the state APC expelled former Agege LG chairman Ganiyu Egunjobi and aspirant Azeez Yusuf for defecting to the Allied Peoples Movement, accusing them of anti‑party activities. Meanwhile the Obi‑Kwankwaso Movement vowed to keep its structures intact ahead of 2027, resisting absorption by the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Security operatives arrested three suspects for allegedly vandalising an NNPC pipeline in Dafa, Kwali Area Council, Abuja. Tragically, a university undergraduate was swept away by floodwater in Asaba’s Okotimi Layout while travelling with her father; her body was recovered two days later. Former Kaduna governor Nasir El‑Rufai lamented the silence of past allies amid his current challenges. On the health front, the NCDC placed Nigeria on high alert over the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, urging heightened surveillance. Former Katsina governor Aminu Masari praised President Tinubu’s economic plans as unmatched in his four‑decade political experience. The naira gained ground, trading at ₦1,375 per dollar in the parallel market and ₦1,328 in the official NFEM. In Plateau, police distributed over ₦25 million to families of 22 officers who died in active service under a life insurance scheme. Finally, President Tinubu welcomed the newly launched $12 million Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship, saying it will strengthen Nigeria’s MSME sector and boost business growth. Nigerians should monitor flood alerts, verify security updates, consider the naira’s strength for trade or travel decisions, and look into training or funding opportunities at the Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-thursday-morning-144/