Nigerian papers: army reshuffle, terror arrests, curfew lifted

Nigerian newspapers on Sunday highlighted ten major developments shaping the country. The Army announced a major reshuffle of senior officers, including GOCs and brigade commanders, approved by COAS Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, affecting key operational and training commands. Seven suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders returning from a Saudi pilgrimage were arrested at Katsina airport thanks to Nigeria's integrated identity system and handed to the DSS. Oyo State lifted the curfew on ten LGAs imposed to aid the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire, citing improved security. Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf ordered all political appointees not yet registered as APC members to do so immediately to strengthen the party ahead of 2027 elections. Nasarawa State arrested 42 residents for lacking toilet facilities in a drive against open defecation. Niger State Police detained three suspects for illegal firearm possession after intercepting a motorcycle in Lapai. A joint Ogun-Lagos police operation rescued five kidnapped victims and neutralised four suspected kidnappers in Ogun. The ADC condemned a Lokoja Federal High Court ruling that set aside its recognition of the NDC as a party, calling it a threat to democracy. APC swept all 24 chairmanship and 240 councillorship seats in Gombe's local elections. Finally, former US President Trump claimed US military strikes in Nigeria had stopped terrorist attacks on Christians. Stay informed on security alerts, party registration deadlines, and local sanitation rules.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/28/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-sunday-morning-132/