Breaking News: Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 3 2025

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today July 3 2025 being Thursday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 3 2025

1. ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu Steps Down, David Mark Takes Over in Interim Role
Ralph Nwosu, the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), officially stepped down on Wednesday. He announced that former Senate President David Mark will serve as interim national chairman. Additionally, former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has been appointed as the party’s new national secretary.

2. Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Edo Governorship Election Appeal
The Supreme Court has postponed its ruling on the appeal concerning the last governorship election in Edo State. After hearing arguments from the legal representatives of all parties involved on Wednesday, a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba stated that the judgment date would be communicated in due course.

3. Tinubu Media Force Slams ADC Revival as Desperate
The Tinubu Media Force has criticized the recent resurgence of the African Democratic Congress, calling it a coalition driven by desperation rather than vision. In a statement on Wednesday, the group’s national coordinator, Gbenga Abiola, claimed that the ADC’s revival is a reactionary move by displaced politicians from both the PDP and APC who are trying to regain lost political relevance.

4. David Mark Criticizes Tinubu Administration Over Corruption and Governance
David Mark, former Senate President and now interim chairman of the ADC, delivered a sharp rebuke of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He accused the government of fostering corruption and warned that Nigeria is veering dangerously towards a one-party state under the APC-led government.

5. House of Reps Rejects Senate Bill in Protest Over Legislative Disregard
In a rare move, the House of Representatives on Wednesday refused to proceed with the second reading of a Senate bill. Lawmakers cited the Senate’s consistent failure to address numerous bills passed by the House as the reason for the protest. The rejected bill had been listed on the Order Paper but was dismissed during plenary following heated debate.

6. David Mark Accuses National Assembly of Subservience to Presidency
Interim ADC chairman David Mark has accused the current National Assembly of abandoning its oversight duties, claiming it now functions as a chorus of praise for President Tinubu. Critics have increasingly pointed to the legislature’s perceived reluctance to provide effective checks and balances on the executive branch.

7. Over 200 Boko Haram Fighters Surrender to Multinational Troops
In a major counter-terrorism breakthrough, 210 Boko Haram fighters, including forcibly recruited militants and their families, have surrendered to troops under Sector 2 of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Bol, near Baga Sola. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by MNJTF spokesperson Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba.

8. Sean “Diddy” Combs Found Guilty on Two Federal Charges
In his ongoing federal criminal trial, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on two of five charges brought against him. The jury acquitted him on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted him on offenses related to prostitution. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday.

9. FG Approves 37 New Crude Oil Evacuation Routes to Tackle Theft
The Federal Government has approved the creation of 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of reforms aimed at enhancing production and combating oil theft. Speaking at the NOG Energy Week 2025 in Abuja, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, also announced that the number of operational oil rigs has risen from eight in 2020 to 44.

10. Fire Destroys Shops in Ibadan, Damages Property Worth Millions
A fire outbreak in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroyed five out of 10 shops on Tuesday, causing losses worth millions of naira. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. The fire occurred near the Akin-Alamu building in the Papa area along Alakia Isebo Road.