Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Tuesday, September 30 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Tuesday, September 30 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Tuesday, September 30 2025

1. Court Stops PENGASSAN From Striking Against Dangote Refinery

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and others from initiating industrial action or disrupting crude and gas supplies to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice Emmanuel Subilim, following an ex-parte motion filed by Dangote Refinery’s legal team, led by George Ibrahim.

2. ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the federal government a 14-day deadline to address its seven-point demand or face nationwide industrial action. The ultimatum was announced after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Sunday at the University of Abuja.

3. ARISE TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery

Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with ARISE Television, was killed during an armed robbery at her home in Katampe, Abuja. The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday.

4. NULGE Declares Warning Strike Over Staff Dismissals in Rivers

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has declared a seven-day warning strike in Rivers State in protest against the dismissal of over 300 staff from Emohua Local Government by Chairman Dr. Chidi Lloyd. The decision was communicated in a letter by the union’s state secretary, Sunday Adeniran.

5. Abuja Police Arrest Five Wanted Bandits

Police in Abuja have arrested five suspected bandits involved in kidnapping and armed robbery across the FCT and neighboring states. A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during the operation, according to police spokesperson Josephine Adeh.

6. Naira Gains Slightly in Parallel Market

The Naira appreciated to ₦1,500 per dollar in the parallel market on Monday, up from ₦1,510 last weekend. Conversely, it depreciated to ₦1,480.15 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

7. Nasarawa Governor Urges Governors to Prioritize Security

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has urged his fellow governors to take full responsibility for security, citing the increased monthly allocations under President Tinubu’s reforms. He made the call on Monday at an event in Abuja.

8. FG Cancels Independence Day Parade

The Federal Government has canceled the parade earlier scheduled for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on October 1. The announcement was made on Monday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

9. Over 6.2 Million Nigerians Complete Online Voter Pre-Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reported that 6,232,673 Nigerians completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration between September 22 and 28, 2025. The data was released on INEC’s official X handle and website.

10. Wike Endorses APC’s Maikalangu for AMAC Chairmanship

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has endorsed incumbent AMAC Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council election scheduled for February 21, 2026.