Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Friday, November 14 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Friday, November 14 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Friday, November 14 2025

1. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s fresh ₦1.15 trillion domestic borrowing, accusing President Bola Tinubu of inconsistent policies and fiscal irresponsibility. In a statement by its spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that the borrowing contradicts Tinubu’s earlier claim that Nigeria had already achieved ₦20.59 trillion in non-oil revenue by August 2025, warning that the administration is worsening the nation’s debt burden.

2. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed suggestions that his confrontation over a disputed Abuja land amounts to a clash with the Nigerian military. Addressing journalists on Thursday, Wike insisted he has always supported the armed forces and urged Nigerians to respect the rule of law.

3. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have rescued 74 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from a potential abduction attempt by terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. This was confirmed in a statement by OPHK’s Media Information Officer, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba.

4. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has suspended the 15% ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). The announcement was made in a statement signed by George Ene-Ita, Director of Public Affairs.

5. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to postpone its planned national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan. Saraki warned that proceeding amid conflicting court rulings and internal disputes could deepen the party’s crisis.

6. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has revealed that the controversial $11.50 levy expected to begin on December 1 originated from the Nigeria Immigration Service, though it is being announced and enforced by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The group described the charge as an added burden on already struggling airlines and passengers.

7. Kenyan authorities have arrested three Nigerians in Mwaliko Estate, Mwea Town, over alleged cyber fraud activities. The suspects—Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwe—were detained by officers of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations on Wednesday.

8. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has confirmed that two Nigerians among the 42 missing migrants from a Mediterranean boat accident are presumed dead. The organisation added that two other Nigerians were rescued alive.

9. The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the PDP has described the party’s current internal crisis as “self-inflicted” but insisted that the Ibadan national convention will proceed as scheduled. BoT Chairman and former Senate President Adolphus Wabara stated this in Abuja during the presentation of the BoT Reconciliation Committee report.

10. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–1 victory over Gabon in the FIFA World Cup Africa Playoff match. In a statement by his aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the team’s courage, tactical discipline, and clinical finishing, describing the performance as a testament to Nigeria’s resilience and indomitable spirit.