Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Tuesday, September 9 2025

Below are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Tuesday, September 9 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Tuesday, September 9 2025

1. TUC Rejects Proposed 5% Fuel Tax, Issues 14-Day Ultimatum

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has strongly opposed the Federal Government’s proposed 5% tax on petroleum products, describing it as a “reckless act of economic wickedness.” The union has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the plan within 14 days, threatening a nationwide shutdown of critical sectors if the government fails to comply.

2. El-Rufai Petitions Police Over Alleged Misconduct

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has submitted a petition to the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police, accusing senior officers in the Kaduna State Police Command of unprofessional conduct and abuse of office. The petition follows a police summons issued to El-Rufai and several political figures by the State Criminal Investigation Department.

3. Fuel Loading Disrupted as NUPENG Holds Talks with Dangote Refinery

Negotiations between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the leadership of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) extended into Monday night, after union members halted fuel loading operations at depots across the country earlier in the day.

4. Two Killed in Edo Community Leadership Crisis

Two individuals, Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, have been confirmed dead following a leadership dispute in Iyanomo community, Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Edo State. According to a statement from the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the state government has launched an investigation into the killings.

5. Oworonshoki Residents Protest Demolition, Block Third Mainland Bridge

Angry residents of Oworonshoki staged a protest on Monday against a recent demolition exercise in the area. The demonstrators blocked a section of the Third Mainland Bridge, causing major traffic disruptions and leaving commuters stranded.

6. FG Promises Payment of Retired Soldiers’ Entitlements

The Federal Government has pledged to settle the entitlements of retired soldiers within the week, ending their week-long protest at the Ministry of Finance in Abuja. The ex-servicemen dismantled their protest site after meeting with officials from the ministry and the Military Pension Board on Monday.

7. Nigerians Arrested in India for Romance Scam, Drug Trafficking

Indian authorities have arrested two Nigerian nationals in separate incidents involving romance scams and drug trafficking. One suspect, Oliver Okechukwu, was apprehended in Bagalkot for allegedly defrauding a woman of ₹5.5 lakh (approximately ₦9.5 million) under the guise of a marriage proposal, according to The Hindu.

8. INEC Reports Over 3.5 Million Pre-Registrations in CVR Exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 3.5 million Nigerians have completed online pre-registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The update was shared in a statement by National Commissioner Sam Olumekun on Monday.

9. House Speaker Flags Nigeria’s Rising Debt, Calls for Reforms

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s growing debt profile, stating it has reached a “critical point.” Speaking at the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees conference, he advocated for urgent reforms in borrowing practices and financial oversight.

10. Police Investigate Mystery Death at National Assembly Parking Lot

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched an investigation into the discovery of a deceased man inside a parked vehicle at the National Assembly complex on Sunday. Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident and said efforts are underway to determine the cause of death.