Breaking News: Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 18 2025

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today July 18 2025 being Friday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 18 2025

1. Tinubu Renames UNIMAID in Honour of Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri after former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in Buhari’s honour.

2. Fusengbuwa Ruling House Moves to Fill Awujale Stool
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has formally expressed its readiness to fill the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland throne. The move comes after the death of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona of the Anikinaiya Ruling House and was marked by the traditional sounding of Gbedu drums.

3. Buhari’s Advice Still Guides Me – Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari advised him to lead as a servant, not a master. Abbas said this principle has guided his leadership since assuming office.

4. ADC Demands Audit of $18bn Refinery Spending
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a full audit of Nigeria’s refineries amid reports that nearly $18 billion was spent on their rehabilitation. The party also raised concerns about possible plans to sell the facilities.

5. Troops Reject N13.7m Bribe From Terrorists – DHQ
Troops under Operation Safe Haven reportedly refused a N13.7 million bribe offered by terrorists during a mission on the Jos-Sanga Road in Plateau State. The Defence Headquarters disclosed this through its spokesperson, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye.

6. Customs Intercepts Pangolin Scales in Kano, Arrests Suspect
The Kano/Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a large consignment of Pangolin scales worth millions of naira. Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar confirmed that a suspect was arrested in connection with the seizure.

7. Landlord, Two Others Arrested Over Murder of AAUA Students
Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including the landlord of one of the victims, in connection with the abduction and murder of two Adekunle Ajasin University students. The landlord, Oladele Femi, reportedly confessed to orchestrating the crime.

8. Yakubu Gowon University Denies Land Grabbing Allegation
Acting Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), Prof. Lar Patricia Manko, has denied allegations of land grabbing by the institution. She stated that the 11,000 hectares in question were allocated by the Federal Government.

9. Mutfwang Decries Insecurity in Plateau After Village Attacks
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has commended the military’s efforts but criticized the lack of arrests following deadly attacks in Riyom LGA. He emphasized that the perpetrators “are not spirits” and questioned why they remain at large despite a nearby military presence.

10. PDP Will Survive the Storm – Bode George
PDP chieftain Bode George has downplayed recent defections from the party, including that of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He said the party remains strong, likening it to an Iroko tree that can withstand the loss of branches.