Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines from Nigerian newspapers, including Tinubu’s strong remarks against political coalitions, a deadly market explosion in Imo, and fresh PDP infighting.
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1. Tinubu slams coalition as political gangsters during Nasarawa visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during a one-day working visit to Nasarawa State on Wednesday, described members of an unnamed political coalition as engaging in “political gangsterism” aimed at destabilizing their own cause. He made the remark while commissioning key legacy projects by Governor Abdullahi Sule in Lafia.
2. Tinubu to sign major tax reform bills into law Thursday
President Tinubu is set to assent to four crucial tax reform bills on Thursday, signaling a major shift in Nigeria’s fiscal framework. The bills — passed after broad consultations — aim to streamline tax administration, enhance revenue collection, and improve investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy.
3. Bomb explosion kills five at Imo market, several injured
A tragic explosion struck Ubeheze market in Awo Idemili, Imo State, on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring many more. The blast, which occurred as traders opened their shops, caused widespread panic, with witnesses describing the scene as chaotic and devastating.
4. Senate confirms Michael Odey as RSIEC chair amid controversy
Despite opposition from some lawmakers, the Senate on Wednesday confirmed Michael Odey from Cross River State as Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The decision followed heated debate and a committee report presentation during plenary.
5. Federal government postpones paramilitary recruitment
The Ministry of Interior has delayed the recruitment process for its paramilitary agencies, including the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration, and Correctional Services. The exercise, initially scheduled for June 26, 2025, has been shifted by nearly three weeks, according to an official statement issued Wednesday night.
6. PDP crisis deepens as 11 NWC members reject Anyanwu’s return
The internal turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified, with 11 members of the National Working Committee opposing the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. The move signals growing dissent within the opposition party.
7. Katsina governor denies 2027 vice-presidential ambition
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has refuted claims linking him to a potential 2027 vice-presidential bid. In a statement, he reaffirmed his commitment to focusing on governance and serving the people of the state, dismissing the reports as distractions.
8. 20 soldiers killed in Niger bandit attack on military camps
At least 20 Nigerian soldiers lost their lives after bandits launched coordinated attacks on two military camps in Mariga LGA of Niger State on Tuesday. Several others were wounded, while some of the attackers were also killed in the ensuing gunfight.
9. Naira gains marginally against dollar in official and parallel markets
The naira appreciated slightly on Wednesday, trading at N1,590 per dollar in the parallel market and N1,549 in the official exchange market. The marginal gains reflect ongoing efforts to stabilize the currency amid persistent economic pressures.
10. Saudi Arabia declares Thursday as Islamic New Year 1447 AH
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has confirmed Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH. The declaration followed verified crescent sightings across the Kingdom on Wednesday evening.
