Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including PENGASSAN’s court restraint over Dangote strike, ASUU’s 14-day ultimatum to the federal government, the killing of an ARISE TV anchor in Abuja.
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1. Court restrains PENGASSAN from striking against Dangote Refinery
A National Industrial Court in Abuja has barred PENGASSAN and others from embarking on planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery, including cutting crude and gas supply. Justice Emmanuel Subilim issued the order on Monday following an ex-parte motion filed by the refinery, with George Ibrahim representing the company.
2. ASUU gives FG 14-day ultimatum over unresolved demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has set a 14-day deadline for the federal government to meet its seven-point demands. The decision came at the union’s National Executive Council meeting on Sunday at the University of Abuja, warning that failure to comply may trigger industrial action.
3. ARISE TV anchor killed in Abuja home invasion
Somtochukwu Maduagwu, an anchor at ARISE Television, was shot dead by armed robbers during an attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday. The incident has sparked outrage across media circles and calls for heightened security.
4. NULGE announces seven-day warning strike in Rivers State
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) ordered a seven-day warning strike after the Emohua Local Government chairman, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, sacked over 300 staff members. The union’s state secretary, Sunday Adeniran, communicated the decision to local chapters across Rivers State.
5. FCT Police arrest five notorious bandits, recover arms
Abuja police have apprehended five wanted bandits responsible for kidnappings and armed robberies across the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states. The command also recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition during Monday’s operation, according to spokesperson Josephine Adeh.
6. Naira gains in parallel market, dips slightly in official FX market
The Naira strengthened to N1,500 per dollar in the parallel market on Monday, up from N1,510 over the weekend. However, the currency fell slightly in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, trading at N1,480.15 per dollar.
7. Nasarawa governor urges peers to take full security responsibility
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State called on fellow governors to take full responsibility for security in their states. Speaking on Monday in Abuja, Sule noted that monthly allocations have quadrupled under President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, leaving no room for excuses.
8. FG cancels 65th Independence Day parade
The federal government has called off the parade planned for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, October 1. The decision was announced 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
More than 6.2 million Nigerians completed online pre-registration for Continuous Voter Registration in week six of the exercise. INEC released the figures on Monday, noting that 6,232,673 pre-registrations were recorded between September 22 and 28, 2025.
10. FCT Minister backs APC chairmanship candidate ahead of AMAC polls
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has endorsed Christopher Maikalangu, the incumbent AMAC Chairman, for re-election in the Abuja Municipal Area Council election scheduled for February 21, 2026. Wike’s support strengthens Maikalangu’s bid ahead of the local government polls.
