Breaking News: Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 7 2025

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today July 7 2025 being Monday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 7 2025

1. NDPC Fines Multichoice Nigeria Over Privacy Violations
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a fine of ₦766.24 million on Multichoice Nigeria for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act. The penalty follows an investigation launched in Q2 2024 after reports emerged about potential breaches of subscribers’ privacy and the unauthorized international transfer of personal data belonging to Nigerians.

2. Tinubu Orders Security Forces to Tackle National Threats Head-On
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to aggressively confront terrorists, insurgents, bandits, and separatist groups threatening national stability. Speaking on his behalf in Kaduna, Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered the charge, urging the military to act decisively and without delay.

3. JAMB Releases Results of 2025 UTME Mop-Up Exam
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up held on June 28. According to JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, results are available for 11,161 candidates out of the 96,838 originally scheduled to take the exam.

4. Peter Obi Reaffirms 2027 Presidential Ambition, Denies Atiku Alliance Rumours
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. He denied claims that he is considering running as a vice-presidential candidate under former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or any other political figure.

5. 21 Dead in Fatal Zaria–Kano Road Accident
At least 21 people were killed in a tragic road accident on Sunday morning along the Zaria–Kano highway. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that the crash occurred at Kasuwar Dogo in the Dakatsalle area and involved a DAF trailer (reg. no. GWL 422 ZE) and a Toyota Hummer bus (reg. no. KMC 171 YM).

6. Zulum Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has denied speculation that he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress with five other governors. His spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, described the claims as false and baseless, reiterating Zulum’s commitment to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

7. NLC Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Economic Hardship, Insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened a nationwide mass protest in response to worsening insecurity, poverty, and the escalating cost of living. The union warned it would no longer watch silently as the nation’s economy and democratic institutions deteriorate.

8. Wike: Nigeria Was ‘Practically Dead’ Before Tinubu Took Office
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike said on Sunday that Nigeria was on the brink of collapse before President Bola Tinubu assumed office. While acknowledging ongoing challenges, Wike praised the President for making tough but necessary decisions to put the country back on track.

9. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Resume Duties After Court Reinstatement
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has announced her intention to resume work in the Senate on Tuesday, following a court ruling that nullified her suspension. However, the Senate has stated that it will wait to receive and examine the Certified True Copy of the judgment delivered on July 4 before taking further action.

10. Police Inspector Killed, Wife Abducted in Kaduna Attack
A police inspector, Donfa Chirtip, was killed and his wife, Victoria, abducted during an attack in Kurmin Kare, Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. The incident was disclosed on Saturday by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama via X (formerly Twitter).