Breaking News: Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 13 2025

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today July 13 2025 being Sunday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 13 2025

1. Osun Governor Adeleke Mulls Exit from PDP
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is considering leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, disclosed on Saturday that the governor had begun consultations and held discussions with top PDP stakeholders, including his deputy, cabinet members, advisers, and lawmakers at the Government House in Osogbo.

2. APC Confident of Sweeping Lagos Council Polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has expressed confidence in securing all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the state’s local government elections. Party spokesman Seye Oladejo shared the optimism while addressing reporters in Agege on Saturday.

3. Troops Arrest Terror Suspects in Kaduna
Troops from the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 37 Demonstration Battalion have arrested three suspected terrorists and arms traffickers in Igabi LGA, Kaduna State. Defence spokesperson Maj-Gen. Markus Kangye made this known in Abuja on Saturday.

4. Gbajabiamila Hails ADC Coalition as Democratic Boost
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, has welcomed the coalition of opposition leaders under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying it would strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and prevent a one-party state. He made the remarks after voting in Surulere during the Lagos local elections.

5. Three Police Officers Killed in Kebbi Ambush
Suspected Lakurawa group members fatally attacked three police officers on Friday in Zogirma, Bunza LGA of Kebbi State. CSP Nafiu Abubakar, police spokesperson, said officers engaged the attackers in a gun battle while they attempted to target travelers on the Zogirma-Tilli road.

6. Former Deputy Governor Calls for Lagos Poll Cancellation
Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos, has demanded the cancellation of Saturday’s council elections over alleged irregularities and voter suppression. She voiced her concerns after being unable to vote at her polling unit.

7. 12-Year-Old Girl Killed in Edo Kidnap Clash
A 12-year-old girl was killed during a shootout between security forces and fleeing kidnappers in Etsako East LGA, Edo State. CSP Moses Yamu, the state police spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.

8. Ogun Court Sentences Two to Death, One to Life for Teen’s Murder
Justice Olugboyega Ogunfowora of the Ogun State High Court has sentenced Mustakeem Balogun and Soliudeen Majekodunmi to death by hanging for the murder of 16-year-old Sofia Okeowo in January 2022. A third accused, Lukmon Abdulgafar, received a life sentence.

9. 22 Illegal Miners Arrested After Violent Clash in Niger
Police in Niger State have arrested 22 illegal miners following a violent clash on Thursday near M.I. Wushishi Estate in Minna. Witnesses reported several injuries before law enforcement intervened.

10. Woman Dies After Falling into 170-Foot Well in Lagos
A woman has died after falling into a 170-foot well at a construction site in Ijegun, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service recovered her body following a coordinated emergency response. The incident occurred near Obalagbe Bus Stop on June 30.