Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Wednesday, December 17 2025

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Wednesday, December 17 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Wednesday, December 17 2025

1. Police have rescued 11 of the 18 passengers abducted by gunmen along the Benin–Akure highway near Obarenren village in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident occurred on December 12 when the attackers reportedly stopped the vehicle at gunpoint, fired shots, and took the victims into the forest.

2. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has filed a petition with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged corruption involving the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Ahmed Farouk.

3. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that Nigerian workers and citizens are experiencing the worst survival crisis in the country’s history. According to the Congress, rising inflation, worsening insecurity, poor wages and the collapse of social protection systems have left Nigerians worse off than workers in other African countries, including conflict-ridden nations such as Somalia and Sudan.

4. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) are at odds over a fresh police notice announcing plans to resume enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026. In a statement on Tuesday, the NBA called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, describing the move as a violation of court authority.

5. A renewed cult clash over supremacy has claimed three lives in Oyorokoto community, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The violence reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when armed cultists chased rival members into the area and attacked the largest fishing settlement.

6. The naira depreciated slightly in the parallel market on Tuesday, exchanging at ₦1,485 to the dollar, down from ₦1,480 on Monday. However, the currency has appreciated by more than seven percent year-to-date in the official market, trading at about ₦1,454 per dollar.

7. Former First Lady, Dr. Aisha Buhari, has disclosed that her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, struggled with long-term malnutrition, which affected his health during his presidency. She also alleged that some influential individuals around him turned him against her, leading to strained relations, including him locking her out of his room.

8. Nigerians may experience power outages during the Yuletide season if the Federal Government fails to address outstanding gas-to-power debts, as gas suppliers have begun reducing supply to power plants. This has already impacted electricity generation nationwide. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday.

9. Panic gripped Ora community along the Osun–Kwara boundary following a deadly attack by suspected gunmen. The assault reportedly claimed the life of a village head identified as Dennis, while a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, was kidnapped.

10. Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered an immediate investigation and the provision of emergency relief after a fire outbreak destroyed sections of the popular Gombe timber market, Kasuwar Katako. The blaze, which occurred Monday night after traders had closed, razed several shops and goods, leaving many traders with significant losses.