Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today – Monday, July 28 2025

Below are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today – Monday, July 28 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today – Monday, July 28 2025

1. ADC Slams Tinubu Administration Over New $21 Billion Loan

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized the Tinubu administration, accusing it of “fiscal vandalism” following the National Assembly’s approval of a fresh $21 billion foreign loan. The party warned that the new borrowing spree could push Nigeria’s public debt beyond ₦200 trillion by year-end, with no visible economic progress to justify the loans.

2. Flood Claims Lives, Homes in Adamawa

Heavy rainfall in the early hours of Sunday has led to devastating floods in parts of Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State. The floodwaters destroyed homes and claimed several lives, leaving affected communities in distress.

3. Six Law School Students Abducted on Way to Yola

Six Nigerian Law School students were kidnapped on Saturday, July 26, while traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Yola, Adamawa State. The suspected gunmen struck late at night as the students were headed to resume classes at the law school’s Yola campus.

4. Delta Police Arrest Officers Over Viral Assault Video

Six police officers in Delta State have been arrested following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing them assaulting a civilian. The state police spokesperson, Edafe Bright, confirmed the arrests and said the force is investigating the incident for unprofessional conduct.

5. Malaria Kills Nine Nigerians Every Hour – SFH

The Society for Family Health (SFH) has revealed that malaria continues to pose a grave threat in Nigeria, killing nine people every hour. The organization added that 97% of Nigerians are burdened by the disease, calling for urgent health interventions.

6. Reps Push for Single-Day Elections in 2027

The House of Representatives is proposing a significant change to Nigeria’s electoral process by suggesting that all five major elections be held on the same day in 2027. If adopted, the revised Electoral Act would empower INEC to simultaneously conduct the presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and state assembly polls.

7. Tinubu Will Be Re-elected in 2027 – Fayose Predicts

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has predicted President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Despite opposition alliances forming, Fayose said Tinubu’s political acumen and leadership strength make him a formidable candidate.

8. Dangote Refinery Bypasses Nigerian Shipowners for Angolan Fleet

The African Shipowners Association has expressed concern that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is sidelining Nigerian shipping companies in favor of Angolan vessels for transporting crude and refined products. President of the association, Ladi Olubowale, said Nigerian shipowners lack the cargo capacity required by the refinery.

9. Police Kill Suspected Armed Robber in Akwa Ibom

A suspected armed robber was fatally shot by police in the Mbiokporo area of Akwa Ibom State during a response to a distress call around 2 a.m. on Saturday. The state police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the incident and said the suspect was killed during a routine night patrol.

10. NDLEA Arrests Chinese National With Drugs at Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Chinese national, Liang Tak You, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. He was found with 50 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, upon arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, according to a statement by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi.