Breaking News: Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – June 27 2025

Below is the summary of Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today June 27 2025 being Friday.

Top Nigeria Newspaper Headlines You Can’t Miss – June 27 2025

1. Tinubu Signs New Tax Bills, Launching Reform Era
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday signed four new tax reform bills into law, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s tax administration. The legislation, set to take effect in January, aims to simplify and harmonize the country’s previously fragmented tax system.

2. Federal Government Clarifies Triple-Budget Strategy
The Federal Government has defended its use of three concurrent budgets, describing it as a deliberate approach to ensure timely execution of capital projects. This clarification came from the Director General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, during a media briefing on Thursday.

3. Tinubu Hails Abuja Bus Terminals as Boost to Security, Transport
President Tinubu has expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated bus terminals in Abuja will enhance both security and transportation in the Federal Capital Territory. He emphasized that the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to economic growth, better connectivity, and reduced travel time.

4. PDP BoT Rejects Anyanwu’s Return, Condemns NEC Postponement
The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has opposed Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s reinstatement as the party’s National Secretary. The BoT also criticized Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum for postponing Monday’s planned National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.

5. Tinubu Mediates in Rivers Political Crisis
President Tinubu met on Thursday with key stakeholders from Rivers State, including Governor Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and House Speaker Martins Amaewhule. The high-level meeting aimed to resolve the ongoing political tensions within the state.

6. Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Corps Member
A Nasarawa State High Court in Lafia has sentenced gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, a serving corps member. The ruling was delivered on Thursday, bringing closure to the widely publicized case.

7. Police Rescue Trafficking Victims, Arrest 7 Suspects
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau in Abuja, has rescued four human trafficking victims and arrested seven suspects involved in cross-border crimes. Force PRO Muyiwa Adejobi hailed the operation as a major success in the fight against transnational crime.

8. Tax Reforms to Take Effect in 2026, Says FG
While the four tax reform bills have been signed into law, their implementation will begin on January 1, 2026. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zach Adedeji, who said preparatory measures are already underway.

9. INEC Schedules By-Elections for August 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that by-elections will be held on August 16, 2025, in 16 constituencies across 12 states. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu revealed this during a quarterly consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja.

10. IGP Orders Probe into Pension Grievances in Viral Video
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into allegations raised in a viral video by a retired Superintendent of Police. The retired officer, who served for 35 years, claims to have received only ₦2 million as retirement benefits.