Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Friday, September 26 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Friday, September 26 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Friday, September 26 2025

1. Jonathan Meets ADC Leadership Amid 2027 Election Speculation

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday night met with the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), hours after the party’s first national caucus meeting in Abuja. The visit has fueled speculation about his potential bid in the upcoming presidential election, as the coalition opposing President Tinubu formally adopted ADC as its political platform.

2. Opposition Coalition Adopts ADC, Distances Itself from ADA

The coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 has officially endorsed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), rejecting any affiliation with the unregistered All Democratic Alliance (ADA). Bolaji Abdullahi, the coalition’s National Publicity Secretary, confirmed the decision after a Thursday meeting in Abuja.

3. Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Grandparents Over Food in Kano

Kano police have arrested a 30-year-old man, Mutawakilu Ibrahim, for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death during a dispute over food. The incident occurred on September 25 at Kofar Dawanau Quarters. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed the arrest.

4. FRSC Boss Suggests Arming Officers for Highway Safety

Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has proposed arming officers to ensure better enforcement of traffic laws, citing the dangers faced by unarmed personnel, especially when dealing with heavy-duty vehicles.

5. Delta Police Arrest Kidnappers Who Shot Victim After N2m Ransom

Three suspected kidnappers—Chukwuebuka Nka, Uche Okechukwu, and Somto Chukwuma—have been arrested by Delta State Police after allegedly collecting a N2 million ransom and still shooting their victim in the leg when they found insufficient funds in his bank account.

6. Tinubu Approves Promotions for Over 52,000 Paramilitary Officers

The Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu has promoted more than 52,000 personnel in four paramilitary services under the Ministry of Interior within two years, breaking long-standing promotion bottlenecks. Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement Thursday.

7. Jonathan: I Hold No Grudges, Forgiveness Key to National Unity

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has emphasized the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation for Nigeria’s stability and development. He made the statement during a requiem mass for Chief Audu Ogbeh in Abuja on Wednesday.

8. Atiku Disowns Media Consultant, Denies Yoruba Agenda Statement

PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has distanced himself from media consultant Kola Johnson and disavowed statements attributed to him promising to prioritize Yoruba interests in 2027.

9. Military Arrests Over 120 Criminals, Rescues 41 Kidnap Victims

The Defence Headquarters reports that troops arrested more than 120 criminals—including 26 terrorist collaborators—and rescued 41 kidnapped victims during nationwide operations between September 14 and 22. The operations spanned all geopolitical zones.

10. Ganduje, Jibrin Rally Kano APC Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Bid

Former APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin have pledged strong support for President Tinubu’s re-election campaign, vowing to reclaim Kano State from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).