Top 10 Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today — Wednesday, September 10 2025

Below are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Wednesday, September 10 2025.

Top 10 Stories from Nigerian Newspapers today — Wednesday, September 10 2025

1. DSS Mediates Dangote–NUPENG Dispute

The Department of State Services (DSS) has facilitated a resolution between the Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) over a unionization conflict. Following a closed-door meeting at DSS headquarters in Abuja, NUPENG leadership directed its members to suspend their nationwide strike.

2. APC Predicts More Governors Will Join Before 2027

APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said more state governors will defect to the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa, he credited President Bola Tinubu’s performance for ongoing defections from opposition parties.

3. Flood Claims Lives in Zaria

A heavy downpour in Zaria, Kaduna State, has swept away three individuals. One body has been recovered, while two others remain missing, according to eyewitness Mustapha Badamasi from Tudun Jukun.

4. Senate Rejects Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Return

The Senate has declined Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to resume legislative duties. A letter from the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, confirmed receipt of her notice but did not grant approval.

5. No Immediate Plan for 5% Fuel Tax – FG

The Federal Government has ruled out the immediate implementation of the 5% Petroleum Products Tax outlined in the 2025 Tax Administration Act. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced this at a press briefing in Abuja.

6. Naira Strengthens Against Dollar

The Naira appreciated to ₦1,525/$ in the parallel market, up from ₦1,530/$ on Monday. It also rose to ₦1,506.50/$ in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

7. Transport Minister Summoned Over Train Derailment

The House Committee on Land Transport has given Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, 48 hours to appear over the recent Abuja–Kaduna train derailment involving 618 passengers. The summon follows the minister’s absence from an investigative hearing.

8. Labour Party Opposes New Borrowing Plans

The Labour Party has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to reject fresh borrowing requests from President Tinubu, citing concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt and fiscal instability.

9. Army Arrests 11 Terror Logistics Suppliers

The Nigerian Army has arrested 11 individuals supplying logistics to terrorists and rescued nine kidnapped victims in nationwide operations over 48 hours. Troops also seized 114 livestock, ₦1.1 million in cash, a pump-action rifle, ammunition, and petroleum products.

10. Army Officer Abducted in Delta State

Armed men abducted a senior Army officer, identified as Lt.-Col. Josiah, from his base in Bomadi, Delta State. The attackers reportedly stormed the officer’s lodge around 2 a.m. Sunday, firing shots to disperse onlookers.