Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning

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

1. Leaders of the African Democratic Congress in the South-West have expressed discontent over what they claim is the marginalization of their region by the ADC's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 election. This discontent is dampening campaign efforts in the region.

2. A two-story shopping complex under construction in Owode-Ede, Osun State, tragically collapsed on Friday, resulting in the death of three people and injuring four others. Workers who had stayed overnight to continue work the next day were trapped in the debris.

3. The Zamfara State Police Commissioner, CP Muhammad Bello, confirmed the rescue of three out of six Islamic clerics kidnapped on September 12 while traveling to Talata Mafara. The rescue was a result of a joint effort between the National Security Adviser's Office, the Department of State Services, and police operatives.

4. Prominent figures including PBAT Door-to-Door Movement Grand Patron Tompolo, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola have set a goal of garnering at least 1.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. This announcement was made during the inauguration of their movement's state and local government structures in Osogbo.

5. The Anambra government has shut down an orphanage in Nwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area, due to poor service delivery and unhygienic conditions. The Women Affairs and Children Welfare Commissioner, Esther Onyekesi, reported this during an inspection of the facility aimed at evaluating the welfare of the children.

6. The African Democratic Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu of using the Federal Government's proposed N50,000 monthly cash relief as a ploy to win votes. They argue that this announcement is a last-ditch effort to counteract alienation caused by the administration's economic policies, questioning why the benefits were not made available earlier.

7. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, stated that Nigeria's security issues are not new under President Bola Tinubu's administration. He highlighted that terrorism, insurgency, and banditry are deeply entrenched in the country, stemming from porous borders, illegal arms proliferation, youth unemployment, and the spread of extremist ideologies.

8. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has instructed supporters of President Bola Tinubu to present their polling units in the upcoming 2027 general elections. He emphasized the importance of this election as a chance to rectify past electoral mistakes and unite under a development-focused banner.

9. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the names of Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the NDC's governorship candidate for Kano State, and his deputy from the updated list of candidates for the 2027 elections. This omission was noticed on INEC's website, causing speculation about the reasons behind it.

10. Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, revealed that the nickname "Akpako Rescue" has been replaced with "Okpe’s baby" by residents, attributing this newfound affection to his positive interactions with the public. This nickname change was shared during a live broadcast, providing a glimpse into the governor's popularity.