Nigerian Newspapers: Major stories on Friday morning

Good morning to readers. Daily Sun brings you the major stories from Nigerian Newspapers on Friday morning.

INEC rejects military deployment for elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated that the deployment of the Armed Forces during elections should remain an exceptional measure, stressing that the Nigeria Police Force is the constitutionally designated lead agency for election security under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES). Read more here.

2026 budget: Atiku tackles Tinubu over N15.1bn vote for SUVs

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has lambasted President Bola Tinubu for allocating N15.13 billion for the purchase of 39 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in the 2026 Appropriation Act. Read more here.

Osun: 14 parties to sign peace pact as Adeleke alleges police-backed violence

Ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, fourteen participating political parties have signed a peace accord. However, the event was marked by a strong protest from Governor Ademola Adeleke, who claimed his administration and party members have been under siege and constant attack for the past three months. Read more here.

2027: Atiku, Obi push Tinubu’s forces to defence mode

Nigeria’s opposition has grown more vocal in recent months. Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have sharpened their criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic and security record. However, the new vigour from the opposition calls for scrutiny. Read more here.

Oriire: Makinde constitutes judicial panel to probe children, teachers’ abduction

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area. Read more here.