Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Tuesday, September 16 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Tuesday, September 16 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Tuesday, September 16 2025

1. President Tinubu Expected Back in Abuja Today

Barring any last-minute changes, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to return to Abuja today. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced on Monday that the President has decided to cut short his working vacation in France.

2. Abducted Plateau Traditional Leader Found Dead

The ward head of Shuwaka, Mallam Hudu Hassan Barau, who was kidnapped six days ago in the Kyaram District of Kanam LGA, Plateau State, has been found dead. His body was discovered in the bush on Monday morning, according to local sources.

3. Building Collapse in Lagos: Four Dead, Six Rescued

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that four people died and six others were rescued after a three-storey building collapsed on Monday. The incident occurred at No. 325 Bornu Street, Ebute Meta, Lagos.

4. Midnight Attack in Plateau Leaves Six Dead, Others Missing

At least six people, including women and children, were reportedly killed during a midnight attack on Ikn’gwakap community in Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos LGA, Plateau State. The Mushere Youth Movement’s National Publicity Secretary, Kutyil Gashion Nahum, stated that several others are still unaccounted for.

5. Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Over Rising Hunger and Poverty

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Tinubu’s administration, stating that over two years into his tenure, there is no evidence that the government can effectively tackle hunger and poverty. He described the growing hardship faced by Nigerians, particularly the poor, as unacceptable.

6. Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Declines in August

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 20.12% in August. The report, released on Monday, also indicated that food inflation fell to 1.65%, down from 3.12% in July.

7. Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers from Zamfara Mosque

In the early hours of Monday, armed bandits attacked a mosque in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State, abducting at least 40 worshippers. This comes shortly after a similar incident in Godai village, Bukkuyum LGA, where over 10 people were kidnapped.

8. Naira Appreciates to N1,495 per Dollar

The Nigerian Naira strengthened to N1,495 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), marking its highest value in 27 weeks. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data showed a gain of N8.5 from the previous rate of N1,503.5 recorded last Friday.

9. University Staff Unions Threaten Strike from September 22

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning of a shutdown of public universities starting September 22 if their demands are not met. The notice was issued through their Joint Action Committee (JAC) on September 15.

10. FG Suspends New 4% Import Levy

The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of the newly introduced 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy on imported goods. This decision, announced by Finance Minister Wale Edun, follows widespread criticism from importers and trade experts regarding the potential economic impact of the policy.