Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Saturday, September 13 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Saturday, September 13 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Saturday, September 13 2025

1. Food Prices Drop Nationwide — Agriculture Minister

Food prices have significantly declined across Nigeria, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari. Speaking on ARISE TV on Friday, the minister attributed the development to President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing interventions aimed at improving food security, which he said are now producing tangible results.

2. FG: Nigeria Advancing Toward Sustainable Power Sector

The Federal Government has declared that Nigeria is making steady progress toward a sustainable power sector. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known during the commissioning of two new blocks comprising five training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) in Abuja.

3. Bandits Attack Vehicle in Niger State, Injure Two

Two passengers, Zakari Benjamin and Samaila, sustained gunshot injuries after suspected bandits opened fire on a commercial vehicle along the Tegina–Kontagora road in Niger State. The attack occurred in Tudun-Fulani after the driver reportedly refused to stop when flagged down by the assailants.

4. Suspected ‘One Chance’ Robbers Nabbed After Abuja Attack

There was tension in Wuse II, Abuja, on Friday morning after three suspected “one chance” robbers allegedly attacked a woman near Chocolate Mall, stealing her two mobile phones. Bystanders pursued and apprehended the suspects, beating them severely before police arrived at the scene.

5. Rivers State Administrator Declares Mandate Fulfilled

Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Administrator of Rivers State, has declared that his mandate from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been “sufficiently achieved.” He cited the successful conduct of local government elections and the swearing-in of elected officials as key milestones in restoring grassroots democracy in the state.

6. Dangote Refinery Challenges Union Over $18bn Refinery Spending

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has called on the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to identify those responsible for the reported $18 billion spent on state-owned refineries that yielded no results. In a Friday statement, Dangote questioned the continued non-functionality of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries.

7. Police Hunt Gunmen After Deadly Burial Attack in Anambra

Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked mourners during the burial of an 18-year-old boy in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North LGA. The Thursday night attack, suspected to be cult-related, left at least four people dead and about 15 others injured.

8. NAFDAC Intercepts Fake Malaria Drugs Worth N1.2bn in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit malaria drugs valued at over N1.2 billion in Lagos. According to a statement posted Friday on its official X handle, operatives raided a warehouse in the Ilasa-Oshodi area and recovered 277 cartons of fake Malamal Forte.

9. EFCC Summons Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari for Daily Interrogation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ordered former Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, to report daily to its Abuja headquarters. Kyari and several former NNPC executives and contractors are expected to face charges in court soon.

10. PDP Resolves Internal Crisis in Osun State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has resolved the internal disputes that led to a vote of no confidence in Osun State Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi and former national secretary Prof. Wale Oladipo. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ile-Ife, Osun East Senatorial Leader Akindele Famuyide said Governor Ademola Adeleke had intervened to settle the matter.