Breaking News: Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 9 2025

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today July 9 2025 being Wednesday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – July 9 2025

1. Universities Set 150 as Admission Cut-off for 2025/2026

Vice Chancellors across Nigerian universities have agreed on a minimum UTME cut-off mark of 150 for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision was finalized through a voice vote during the JAMB policy meeting in Abuja, supervised by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede.

2. Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price Again

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦820 per litre, down from ₦840. This marks a total reduction of ₦60 within a week, following a previous drop from ₦880 to ₦840.

3. FG Sets 16 as Minimum Admission Age

The Federal Government has officially fixed 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa made the announcement at the JAMB 2025 Policy Meeting in Abuja.

4. US Revises Visa Policy for Nigerians

The United States has updated its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria. Effective immediately, most Nigerian applicants will now receive single-entry visas valid for three months, according to a statement by the US Embassy.

5. ADC Coalition Has No 2027 Presidential Candidate Yet – Chairman

ADC Interim Chairman David Mark has stated that the newly formed political coalition has not endorsed any presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, emphasizing the goal is to build a widely accepted party.

6. Presidency Predicts Collapse of ADC Coalition

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has predicted the ADC-led coalition will disintegrate within six months due to lack of a clear ideology. He claimed Labour Party’s 2023 VP candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, already foresaw internal issues.

7. Naira Mixed Across Markets

On Tuesday, the naira appreciated to ₦1,560 per dollar on the parallel market, up from ₦1,565 the previous day. However, it slipped to ₦1,530.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

8. Police Rescue 38 Cameroonians in Ogun

Ogun State Police rescued 38 Cameroonians—22 men and 16 women—who were locked in a building in Mowe. Authorities said they were lured into Nigeria under false promises of lucrative job opportunities.

9. Truck Accident Kills Four in Oyo

A tragic accident in Oluyole LGA, Oyo State, claimed the lives of three JSS students and a commercial motorcyclist on Tuesday morning. They were hit by a truck along the Abanla–Idi-Ayunre road on their way to school.

10. Senator Natasha Explains Delay in Senate Return

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has delayed her return to the Senate despite a court lifting her suspension. She cited legal advice and respect for due process as reasons for waiting before resuming legislative duties.