Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning

Good morning! Here are ten key updates from Nigerian newspapers as of Wednesday morning:

1. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is investigating cement manufacturers due to soaring cement prices. This inquiry stems from a comprehensive industry-wide examination suggesting potential price manipulation.

2. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration over the recent surge in food prices. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, claims the current government lacks solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, pointing out their focus solely on core inflation figures.

3. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar revealed he turned down an offer from then Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu to serve as his running mate. In a recent Hausa-language video interview on X, Atiku stated he opposed a Muslim-Muslim ticket for national unity.

4. Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike disclosed that President Tinubu requested his assistance in securing victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship election, should the party have needed it "at all costs." Wike made this statement during an inspection of flood-prone areas in Abuja.

5. Over 23 individuals were killed in Binper community, Bwai District of Plateau State by suspected bandits. This occurred just days after three people were killed in the area, with conflicting accounts between the Fulani and Mwaghavul communities.

6. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Monday night, killing one police inspector and seven civilians. Hong Local Government Council Chairman Aliyu Sa'ad confirmed the attack on Tuesday.

7. A fire broke out at the Federal Secretariat Complex in Awka, Anambra State, gutting a building that housed the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria and an adjoining pharmaceutical company. The blaze began around 3 pm and caused significant damage before being extinguished.

8. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) dismantled an international cocaine-trafficking syndicate operating from Nigeria. The agency arrested the alleged Nigerian leader of the group, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, known online as 'KC Luxury', as he tried to flee the country.

9. President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The purpose of this confidential meeting remains undisclosed.

10. Presidential candidates from major political parties and their national chairmen signed the first National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections in Abuja. The accord was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on behalf of Tinubu.