Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Saturday, August 16 2025

Below are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Saturday, August 16 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Saturday, August 16 2025

1. Fire Guts Popular Ibadan Radio Station, Fresh FM

A fire broke out on Friday night at Fresh FM, a well-known radio station located in the Felele area of Ibadan South-West Local Government, Oyo State. The incident disrupted operations and other related activities at the station. Authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the fire.

2. Inflation Drops to 21.88% in July – NBS

Nigeria’s headline inflation fell to 21.88% in July 2025, down from 22.22% recorded in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Statistician General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, attributed the decline to reduced prices in food, transportation, and other key sectors.

3. Nigeria Rejects Canadian Court Ruling Labeling Political Parties as Terrorist Groups

The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned a Canadian Federal Court’s decision classifying some Nigerian political parties as terrorist organizations. Describing the ruling as “reckless and unacceptable,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, linked the judgment to a case involving Mr. Douglas Egharevba, a Nigerian who sought refugee status in Canada in 2017.

4. Ondo Youths Protest Over Insecurity Following Fresh Abductions

Youths in Ayede Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, took to the streets in protest over rising cases of kidnapping in the community. The demonstration came just a day after gunmen reportedly killed a businessman, Okudili Okoro, and abducted a woman, identified as Mrs. Orogun.

5. Lawyer Sues FG, NCAA for N500 Billion Over Alleged Rights Violation in Aviation Cases

Public interest lawyer Ayodele Ademiluyi has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Lagos against the Federal Government, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and others. He is demanding N500 billion in damages over alleged violations of the rule of law in the handling of aviation cases involving musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal and a passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson.

6. British Airways Denies Boarding to 58 Passengers Over Aircraft Safety Concerns

British Airways on Friday prevented 58 passengers from boarding a scheduled Abuja–London flight due to a fault with one of the aircraft doors. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed that the decision was made to ensure passenger safety, requiring some seats to remain unoccupied.

7. Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Girls in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled a trans-border child trafficking syndicate accused of trafficking young girls to Ghana for prostitution. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said 11 victims were rescued and four suspects arrested during the operation.

8. Anambra Labour Party Lawmakers Accuse Soludo of Deploying Touts for Bye-Elections

The Anambra State Labour Party caucus in the National Assembly has raised concerns over alleged plans by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to use non-state security personnel and touts during Saturday’s bye-elections. The elections will cover the Onitsha North 1 State Assembly seat and the Anambra South Senatorial zone.

9. FG to Begin Disbursement of Interest-Free Loans to Farmers, Small Businesses

The Federal Government will begin distributing interest-free loans to smallholder farmers and small businesses nationwide before the end of 2025. This was disclosed by Hamza Ibrahim Baba, National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, during a stakeholders’ engagement in Kaduna on Friday.

10. Veteran Nollywood Actor Chief Kanran Dies at 70

Renowned Nollywood actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has passed away at the age of 70. The news was confirmed on Friday morning by film executive Seun Oloketuyi via Instagram. Kanran was celebrated for his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.