Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Monday, August 18 2025

Below are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Monday, August 18 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Monday, August 18 2025

1. Boat Tragedy Claims Lives in Sokoto

At least 30 people, including several women, are feared dead after a boat capsized on Sunday in Kojiyo village, Goronyo LGA of Sokoto State. The victims were en route to the weekly Goronyo market when the overloaded vessel, carrying passengers and goods, overturned around 1:30 p.m.

2. Emir of Zuru Passes Away at 81

The Emir of Zuru, Kebbi State, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (rtd.), known as Gomo II, has died at the age of 81. He passed away on Saturday in a London hospital following a brief illness. He is survived by four wives and seven children.

3. NNPP Rejects Kano Assembly Re-run Result

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has rejected the outcome of the Ghari/Tsanyawa State Assembly re-run election. Speaking to journalists, NNPP State Chairman, Comrade Hashimu Sulaiman Dungurawa, accused INEC of colluding with politicians and denying voters their rights after declaring the APC candidate as the winner.

4. NDLEA Nabs Drug Kingpin After 3-Year Chase

The NDLEA has arrested Sunday Ibigide, a wanted drug baron, in Asaba, Delta State, after evading capture for over three years. He was apprehended alongside his aide, Clement Osuya, while attempting to distribute 250 blocks of skunk (138kg). Ibigide had been on the run since March 2022, following the seizure of cannabis and molly linked to him.

5. Police Officer, Others Arrested for Armed Robbery in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a police inspector and three civilians in connection with a string of armed robberies and extortion in Benin City. Those arrested include Inspector Ojo Oloruntobi, Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis, and Enoma Agho.

6. Zamfara Bye-Election Declared Inconclusive

INEC has declared the Kaura-Namoda South Constituency bye-election in Zamfara State inconclusive. The decision follows reports of irregularities in five polling units across Sakajiki and Kyambarawa wards. Results were announced by the Returning Officer, Professor Lawal Sa’adu, at around 1:30 a.m.

7. APC Hails Victory in Legislative By-Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support following the party’s sweeping success in Saturday’s legislative by-elections held across 12 states. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, credited the victories to public confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.

8. APC Rejects Anambra South Senatorial Election Result

The APC has rejected the outcome of the Anambra South Senatorial District by-election, where INEC declared APGA’s Dr Emmanuel Nwachukwu winner with 90,408 votes. APC State Chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike, alleged that their candidate was illegally detained in his home by the Anambra Vigilante Group.

9. Two Nigerians Die Mysteriously in Libya

Two Nigerians, identified as Collins and Osas, have reportedly died under suspicious circumstances in Tripoli, Libya. The incident is believed to involve poisoning. The victims had traveled from Misrata to Tripoli on July 20 with an unidentified acquaintance before their deaths.

10. Taraba Bus Accident Leaves Many Missing

A tragic accident occurred on Sunday in Taraba State when a commercial bus plunged into the Namnai River in Gassol LGA. The bus, identified as belonging to Adamawa Express, was attempting to cross a collapsed bridge when the incident happened. The number of casualties remains unconfirmed.