Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Friday, September 5 2025

Below are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Friday, September 5 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Friday, September 5 2025

1. President Tinubu Embarks on 10-Day Working Vacation in Europe
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to leave Abuja today for a 10-day working vacation in Europe. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will divide his time between France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria.

2. NEMA Confirms 30 Dead, 58 Rescued in Niger Boat Tragedy
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that over 30 people died and 58 others were rescued in a recent boat accident at Gausawa community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has instructed the agency’s Minna operations office to intensify rescue efforts at the site.

3. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin Appointed as New Force PRO
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Hundeyin holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Legal Criminology and Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan.

4. Police Summon El-Rufai, ADC Members in Kaduna
Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has been summoned by the Kaduna State Police Command alongside several members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Details regarding the reason for the summons are yet to be disclosed.

5. Jonathan Decries Betrayal in Nigerian Politics
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described Nigeria’s political environment as one plagued by “betrayals and lies.” He made the remark during the 70th birthday celebration of his former Chief of Staff, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe, held in Benin City, Edo State. Jonathan praised Oghiadomhe as a loyal and trustworthy ally.

6. Retired Soldiers Protest at Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Entitlements
A large group of retired military personnel staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Thursday. The demonstration was sparked by delays in disbursing funds to the Military Pensions Board for the payment of outstanding entitlements.

7. 100-Year-Old Man’s Kidnap: Suspect Arrested in Taraba
Police in Taraba State have arrested a suspect in connection with the kidnapping of a 100-year-old man, Joshua Magani Ubandoma. The victim was abducted from his home in Sabon Pegi, Ibi Local Government Area, on August 6, 2025. Police spokesperson ASP James Lashen Saminu said the suspect was tracked to a nearby forest.

8. INEC: 171 Groups Now Seeking Political Party Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received 19 new applications from associations seeking registration as political parties, bringing the total to 171. INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, confirmed that the updated list has been published on the commission’s official platforms.

9. Tinubu Will Gain Support in South-East by 2027 – Adebayo Shittu
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has expressed optimism that President Tinubu will secure significant votes from the South-East in the 2027 general elections. In an interview with ARISE NEWS, Shittu dismissed the idea that the influence of Peter Obi will negatively affect Tinubu’s performance in the region.

10. Nigeria Targets 10 Billion SCF of Gas Daily by 2030 – Finance Minister
Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s goal of producing 10 billion standard cubic feet (SCF) of gas per day by 2030. This was disclosed in a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, on Thursday in Abuja.