Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Wednesday, August 6 2025

Below are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Wednesday, August 6 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Wednesday, August 6 2025

1. ADC State Chairmen Decry Alleged Political Coup Led by David Mark
The internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated on Tuesday as the party’s state chairmen condemned what they described as an “orchestrated political coup” allegedly spearheaded by a coalition led by former Senate President, David Mark. In a joint statement by Forum Leader Elias Adokwu and Publicity Secretary Godwin Alaku, the chairmen labeled the development a “blatant and reckless subversion” of the party’s constitution and Nigeria’s democratic values.

2. Tinubu’s Administration a ‘Total Disaster’ – Former Minister Waziri
A prominent ADC leader and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, has harshly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government, calling it a “total disaster.” In an interview, Waziri claimed that the administration is faring worse than the widely criticized government of former President Muhammadu Buhari and warned that the country is on the brink of deeper socio-political and economic crises.

3. Nigerian Troops Eliminate 17 Terrorists in Borno, Adamawa Operations
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralized 17 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters during clearance operations across Borno and Adamawa States. According to a statement by Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, the terrorists had been active in Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Magumeri, and Biu LGAs of Borno, as well as Michika LGA in Adamawa.

4. Lagos Hit by Severe Flooding After Heavy Rains
Intense rainfall that began late Sunday night triggered severe flooding across several communities in Lagos State, disrupting daily life and crippling economic activities. Both the Island and Mainland areas were affected, leaving residents, commuters, and traders stranded as floodwaters overwhelmed streets and marketplaces.

5. Capital Inflows into Nigeria Rise by 67% Year-on-Year in Q1 2025
Nigeria recorded a 67.12% year-on-year increase in capital importation, which surged to $5.64 billion in the first quarter of 2025 from $3.38 billion in Q1 2024. Quarter-on-quarter, capital inflows rose by 10.86% compared to $5.09 billion recorded in Q4 2024, signaling renewed investor interest.

6. Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 155 in 2025 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 155 deaths from Lassa fever between January 1 and July 20, 2025. The case fatality rate currently stands at 18.9%, a rise from 17.1% during the same period in 2024, the agency confirmed on Tuesday.

7. Benue Governor Gives 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Killing of Two Youths
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered security agencies to arrest those responsible for the murder of two young men, including a recently married man, in Gwer East LGA. The governor issued a 48-hour ultimatum on Monday, demanding swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.

8. Labour Party Distances Itself from Planned INEC Protest
The national leadership of the Labour Party has disowned a protest scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja. In a statement, Ken Asogwa, Media Adviser to Interim National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, clarified that the party has no affiliation with the planned demonstration.

9. Six Family Members Killed in Katsina Building Collapse During Storm
Tragedy struck Dankama LGA in Katsina State early Tuesday when a residential building collapsed during heavy rainfall, killing six people. The victims included a mother and her five children, who were asleep at the time of the incident around 2 a.m.

10. Benue Assembly Suspends Five Lawmakers Over Incomplete Report
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended five of its members for three legislative sessions over their alleged failure to provide complete information in a report on financial misconduct involving the Otukpo LGA Chairman, Mr. Maxwell Ogiri. The suspensions were announced during Tuesday’s plenary.