Breaking News: Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 16 2025

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today July 16 2025 being Wednesday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 16 2025

1. Former President Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura
The late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, was buried on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The burial ceremony attracted numerous dignitaries from across the nation who gathered to pay their final respects.

2. Tinubu Orders Agencies to Resolve Visa Issues with US, UAE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed relevant federal agencies to respond to recent visa policy changes by the United States and the United Arab Emirates. He emphasized the need to strengthen intergovernmental ties and improve identity verification processes for Nigerians seeking services abroad.

3. ADC Urges Support Ahead of 2027 Elections
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), through its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has called on Nigerians to support the party in the 2027 elections. He pledged to drastically lower fuel prices and combat the widespread hunger affecting the country.

4. Lagos Government Shuts Down Alleged Illegal Hotel in Oshodi
Amid ongoing protests by residents of Musari Apena Street in the Mafoluku area of Oshodi, Lagos, authorities have sealed an allegedly illegal hotel construction site. The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development confirmed the closure pending further investigation.

5. Gunmen Kill 20 in Plateau Village Attack
At least 20 people were killed and several others injured on Monday night during an attack by gunmen in Bindi village, Ta-Hoss District, Riyom LGA of Plateau State. The incident marks yet another violent episode in the region’s ongoing security challenges.

6. Dangote Vows to Cut Cooking Gas Prices
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has pledged to reduce the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas. He also warned distributors that the company would begin direct sales to consumers if price reductions are not passed down.

7. Sanwo-Olu: LASTMA Attackers Will Be Prosecuted
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised strict legal action against individuals who attack officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat at the agency’s Silver Jubilee Traffic Conference, he reiterated the state’s commitment to protecting its traffic personnel.

8. Police Investigate Kidnap of Nasarawa Permanent Secretary
The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the reported abduction of Yusuf Musa, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism. He was reportedly kidnapped early Tuesday morning from his home in Lafia.

9. Kidnapped Uromi Chief Imam Regains Freedom
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the release of Moritada Obhakhoboh, Chief Imam of Uromi, who was kidnapped on July 7. His release followed sustained efforts and pressure from security operatives, according to a statement from police spokesperson Moses Yamu.

10. Delta Police Neutralise Six Kidnap Suspects
Six suspected kidnappers were killed during a police operation along the Ughelli-Patani Expressway, according to Delta State Police Command. Spokesman SP Bright Edafe disclosed the incident during a Tuesday press briefing in Warri, stating it occurred during a raid last Wednesday.