Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning

Good morning! Here are today's key headlines from Nigerian newspapers:

1. President Bola Tinubu accepted a ruling from the International Chamber of Commerce dismissing Sunrise Power's $2.35 billion claim against Nigeria regarding the Mambilla hydropower project. The company and its promoter must reimburse the Nigerian government for 75% of legal fees.

2. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar criticized the government's handling of the cost-of-living crisis, calling attention to worsening child malnutrition rates as a major consequence.

3. A woman from South Africa, Jessica Ann, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Abuja's Federal High Court for smuggling 5.75 kg of heroin into Nigeria. She pleaded guilty to the illegal importation.

4. At least 20 people, including women and children, are feared dead or trapped after an illegal mining pit collapse at Mayo-Kam in Taraba State. The disaster occurred while artisanal miners were excavating.

5. The OK Movement, supporting Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi, has formed a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council to mobilize support. They have also appointed directors for key areas like mobilization, women's affairs, and security.

6. The Ogun I Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service seized contraband worth N2.469 billion between August and September, including a Range Rover valued at N417 million. They also seized 1,400 tonnes of African rosewood that Zhang Shijie was smuggling.

7. The Alaafin of Oyo, mourning the death of Baba, a tortoise believed to have lived 420 years, marking an end to a centuries-old relic of the Oyo Kingdom.

8. Abia State Governor Alex Otti stated he does not want to be a political godfather, promising his successor will be chosen by Abia voters after his second term in 2031.

9. Nigeria's Falconets advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after defeating England 3-0 in a Round of 16 match in Poland. Tosin Rafiu scored the opening goal.

10. The Nigeria Police Force has extradited Chinese national Zhang Shijie back to China following his arrest for alleged large-scale smuggling of African rosewood.