Tinubu boosts army, kidnappers jailed, Benin Airport incident, key Nigeria news
President Bola Tinubu announced a major army restructuring on Thursday, creating four new divisions and authorising the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to address security challenges. In Oyo State, three men from Niger State were sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping schoolchildren and teachers. The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress claimed the party is now Nigeria's biggest opposition force.
An Enugu Air Embraer 170 aircraft ran off the runway at Benin Airport on Thursday; all 67 passengers and five crew evacuated safely with no injuries. The Nigerian Army declared Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu wanted for allegedly selling military uniforms to terrorists. In Ogun State, a Federal High Court affirmed Otunba Jimi Adebisi Lawal as the authentic African Democratic Congress governorship candidate.
The NDLEA chairman revealed that over two billion tramadol tablets were seized in the last 18 months during a tour of Lagos' Lekki Free Trade Zone. Abia Police confirmed the mysterious deaths of five family members in Umuimo, Osisioma Ngwa LGA. The African Democratic Congress dismissed the presidency's claim of a letter from former US President Donald Trump, calling it foreign validation amid insecurity and hardship. Meanwhile, the PDP's interim chairman said the party remains resilient despite internal and legal challenges.
These developments affect national security, justice, political stability, public health, and daily life. Stay informed about army recruitment procedures, court rulings that may influence local governance, aviation safety notices, drug seizures that highlight substance abuse trends, and community safety alerts. Knowing which opposition parties are gaining ground helps you assess political alternatives, while awareness of wanted persons and family tragedies underscores the need for vigilance and support for affected communities.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/24/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-friday-morning-138/