Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Sunday, September 7 2025

Below are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Sunday, September 7 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Sunday, September 7 2025

1. INEC Cites Documentation Lapse in Delay of ADC Leadership Recognition
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the delay in recognizing the new leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the party’s failure to submit the report of its National Executive Committee meeting, which ratified the emergence of the new leaders.

2. Military Neutralizes 30 Terrorists in Borno State Operation
At least 30 terrorists were killed in a joint air and ground military operation conducted in Dar-El-Jamal village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, on September 5. According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force, the offensive followed reports of intensified attacks on friendly forces in the region.

3. Zulum Condoles with Families of 63 Boko Haram Victims
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State visited Darajamal in Bama on Saturday to sympathize with families of 63 individuals killed in a Boko Haram attack on Friday night. The victims included five soldiers and 58 civilians.

4. Jibrin Reacts to Expulsion from NNPP
House of Representatives member Abdulmumin Jibrin, representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency, has expressed surprise over his expulsion from the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP). The party announced his expulsion on Saturday through its Kano State Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, citing anti-party activities and failure to meet financial obligations.

5. Gunmen Kill Eight NSCDC Officers, Abduct Chinese Expat in Edo
Suspected kidnappers have killed eight officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Okpella, Etsako East LGA of Edo State. A Chinese national was also abducted during the attack, which left four NSCDC personnel and one civilian injured and currently receiving treatment.

6. Fuel Marketers Seek Tinubu’s Intervention in NUPENG-Dangote Dispute
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing conflict between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Refinery. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the refinery of engaging in anti-labour practices.

7. NCDC Activates Ebola Preparedness Measures
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has ramped up its preparedness against the potential outbreak of the Ebola virus. In a public advisory issued on Saturday, the agency said it is collaborating with key government bodies and international partners to strengthen disease surveillance and response systems.

8. Abducted Kogi District Head Regains Freedom
David Akpa, the District Head of Bagaji Odo in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, who was abducted last Monday, has regained his freedom. His release was confirmed on Saturday in a statement by Gift Idoga, spokesperson to the Executive Chairman of Omala LGA, Edibo Mark.

9. Three Die in Niger IDP Camps Due to Poor Conditions
Three individuals have died in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Shiroro and Munya LGAs of Niger State due to lack of medical care and food supplies. The deaths were confirmed by Mr. Hussaini Alhassan, Desk Officer at the Gwada IDP camp, during the donation of ₦30 million worth of relief materials by the North South Power Foundation (NSPF).

10. Super Eagles Edge Rwanda in World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Star striker Victor Osimhen was forced off early due to injury. Despite dominating possession, the first half ended goalless before Nigeria clinched the win.