Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Friday, October 10 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Friday, October 10 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Friday, October 10 2025

1. Joash Amupitan Appointed New INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His appointment was confirmed on Thursday, succeeding Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose 10-year tenure ended earlier this week.

2. House of Reps to Probe $18bn Refinery Spending

On Thursday, the House of Representatives directed its relevant committees to investigate the non-functional state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna. This comes despite over $18 billion reportedly spent on their rehabilitation over the past 20 years. The move followed a motion by Lagos lawmaker Oluwaseun Whingan during plenary.

3. Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon to 175, Including Herbert Macaulay, Mamman Vatsa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a presidential pardon to 175 individuals, including notable figures like nationalist Herbert Macaulay and former FCT Minister, Maj.-Gen. Mamman Vatsa (rtd). The decision was approved during Thursday’s National Council of State meeting in Abuja.

4. Veteran Broadcaster Dr. Christopher Kolade Dies at 92

Dr. Christopher Kolade, respected broadcaster and former Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, has passed away at the age of 92. His family confirmed the news in a statement released on Thursday.

5. Two PDP Lawmakers in Ondo Defect to APC

Two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in Ondo State—Hon. Oladiji Oguntudo and Hon. Raymond Oluwatoyin Daodu—have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Their defection was announced during Thursday’s plenary session of the Ondo State House of Assembly.

6. Governor Umo Eno Signs N69bn Supplementary Budget

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has signed a supplementary budget of N69 billion into law. The budget was passed by the state’s House of Assembly and signed on Wednesday during the State Project Delivery Meeting at Government House, Uyo.

7. 12 Arrested Over Arise TV Journalist’s Death in Abuja Robbery

The FCT Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspects linked to a deadly armed robbery in Gishiri village, Katampe District, Abuja. The incident led to the deaths of Arise TV journalist Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami.

8. Makinde: Oyo People Will Choose My Successor in 2027

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the people, not political elites or godfathers, will decide who becomes the next governor in 2027. He made this statement on Thursday in Ibadan during a stakeholders’ meeting for the 2026 budget planning.

9. Senate: Nigeria’s Insecurity Not Religious, But Geographic

The Nigerian Senate has clarified that the country’s insecurity and terrorism challenges are not rooted in religion, but rather in geography and circumstance. The Senate plans to hold a closed-door session to address international concerns about alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

10. APC Disqualifies Kayode Ojo from Ekiti Governorship Race

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Engr. Kayode Ojo from contesting in the Ekiti State governorship primary. His disqualification was made public on Thursday after he visited the party’s secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, where he received no official welcome.