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 Tinubu’s call for impactful governance, a Lagos court’s death sentence for a BRT driver, and fresh investigations into the student loan scheme.
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1. Tinubu urges governors to focus on results, ignore critics
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to prioritize impactful governance and disregard criticisms from non-constructive voices. Speaking during a visit to Katsina, Tinubu emphasized that leadership should be measured by visible improvements in citizens’ lives.
2. Osun APC accuses NLC of receiving N172m to endorse Adeleke
The Osun State chapter of the APC has alleged that the Nigeria Labour Congress received N172 million to publicly support Governor Ademola Adeleke during the May Day celebration. The party claims the endorsement was financially motivated, though the NLC has not responded to the accusation.
3. 35 new pilots join Nigerian Air Force after graduation in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force has commissioned 35 new pilots from the 401 Flying Training School in Kaduna. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, stated that the pilots will be deployed to support ongoing military operations across various conflict zones in Nigeria.
4. Lagos BRT driver sentenced to death for murder of Bamise Ayanwola
A Lagos High Court has sentenced BRT driver Andrew Nice Ominikoron to death by hanging for the 2022 murder of fashion designer Bamise Ayanwola. Justice Sherifat Sonaike delivered the judgment at the Tafawa Balewa Square Annexe on May 2, 2025.
5. Baba-Ahmed advises Atiku to quit presidential ambition
Former Northern Elders Forum spokesman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has urged Atiku Abubakar to step aside from future presidential bids. Baba-Ahmed, who recently resigned from a political advisory role, suggested that Atiku should instead back emerging political leaders.
6. ICPC begins probe into Nigeria’s student loan fund management
The ICPC has opened an investigation into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund following concerns about alleged sabotage. The probe follows warnings from NOA DG Lanre Issa-Onilu that universities might be undermining the Tinubu administration’s student loan initiative.
7. Atiku urges youth to reform electoral system
Atiku Abubakar has encouraged Nigerian youths to advocate for electoral reforms, particularly the adoption of electronic collation of results. Speaking at the launch of the Nigerian Youths for Atiku movement, he said such changes are key to improving the country’s democracy.
8. Simon Ekpa may soon be extradited from Finland—witness
A prosecution witness told a Federal High Court in Abuja that Simon Ekpa is likely to be extradited from Finland to face charges related to his support for Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The witness testified under anonymity due to security concerns.
9. Early morning fire guts three shops in Ibadan
A fire incident in the Sango area of Ibadan destroyed three shops in the early hours of Friday. The blaze, which reportedly started from an electrical spark in a freezer, quickly spread to nearby flammable items, causing significant damage.
10. Four security agents arrested for aiding terrorists in North-East
The Nigerian military has apprehended four security operatives accused of collaborating with terrorists in the North-East. The suspects, including two members of the hybrid forces, were allegedly providing support to insurgents and will face further investigation.
