Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Tuesday, August 19 2025

Below are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Tuesday, August 19 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Tuesday, August 19 2025

1. Sokoto Boat Mishap: 26 Rescued, 25 Missing

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 26 people have been rescued from a boat accident in Sokoto State, while 25 others remain missing. According to Mr. Aliyu Shehu, Head of NEMA’s Sokoto Operations, the vessel was carrying 51 passengers along with goods and motorcycles before it capsized.

2. Boko Haram Leader’s Son Arrested in Chad

Six suspected members of Boko Haram, including Muslim Mohammed Yusuf—the son of the group’s late founder—have reportedly been arrested in Chad. A Nigerian intelligence source in the Lake Chad region confirmed the capture of the six-man jihadist cell.

3. INEC Registers Over 69,000 Voters Online Within Hours

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reported that 69,376 Nigerians completed online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise within the first seven hours. INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, stated that the portal went live at 8:30 a.m. on Monday.

4. Military Airstrikes Dislodge Bandits in Katsina

Airstrikes have forced bandits to flee their hideouts in Danmusa Local Government Area, Katsina State. As a result, 62 hostages, held in captivity for over a month, managed to escape after their captors abandoned them.

5. President Tinubu Arrives in Japan for TICAD9

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed in Japan ahead of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled to begin Wednesday in Yokohama. He arrived at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport at 12:55 a.m. local time and was received by TICAD Ambassador Hideo Matsubara.

6. APC Chairman Confident of 2027 Victory

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed confidence in the party’s chances of winning the 2027 general elections. He made the remark in Abuja during a condolence visit from the APC Press Corps following the death of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda.

7. US Demands Social Media Disclosure from Nigerian Visa Applicants

The United States government now requires Nigerian visa applicants to submit details of their social media activity from the past five years. The Nigerian government has responded, warning of reciprocal measures against the new visa policy.

8. Man Allegedly Kills Lover in Port Harcourt

Tension gripped Okereke Street in Mile 1 Diobu, Port Harcourt, after a man identified as “Doctor” allegedly stabbed his partner, Ima, to death on Sunday night. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as investigations continue.

9. IED Explosion Kills Two Children in Borno

Two children were killed and four others injured in Konduga, Borno State, after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they mistook for scrap metal exploded. The incident occurred at a site under excavation for a state government project.

10. PenCom Suspends Mortgage Equity Applications from 7 Banks

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has ordered Pension Fund Administrators and Custodians to halt processing equity contribution requests from seven Primary Mortgage Banks over non-compliance with housing loan guidelines. The directive was issued in a circular dated August 11, 2025, signed by Obiora Ibeziako, Head of Benefits and Insurance.