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 a nationwide blackout from another grid collapse, President Tinubu’s meeting with Macron in Paris, Qatar’s new visa restrictions for Nigerian men.
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1. Fresh national grid collapse plunges Nigeria into blackout
Large parts of Nigeria were thrown into darkness on Wednesday after the national grid collapsed again, with power generation falling from 2,917.83MW to just 1.5MW within one hour, disrupting electricity supply across the country.
2. Tinubu meets Macron in Paris for private talks
President Bola Tinubu met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Wednesday. The closed-door working lunch was part of Tinubu’s diplomatic engagements in Europe aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
3. Qatar bans tourist visas for Nigerian men travelling alone
Nigeria has been hit by Qatar’s new visa policy barring men travelling solo from obtaining tourist or transit visas. The restriction, which took effect on September 5, 2025, was revealed through travel agencies and industry insiders.
4. INEC warns politicians against early campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission has cautioned politicians over premature campaigning disguised as philanthropy or “appreciation.” INEC commissioner Prof. Abdullahi Zuru said in Abuja that such acts violate electoral laws and undermine fair play.
5. Court denies bail to Owo church attack suspects
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday refused to grant bail to five men accused of belonging to Al-Shabaab and masterminding the Owo church massacre that killed over 40 worshippers and injured more than 100 others.
6. Lagos police arrest man claiming to be ‘Obi of Lagos’
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for impersonating a traditional ruler and presenting himself as the “Obi of Lagos.” He was caught alongside three accomplices during an attempted illegal coronation.
7. NCAA orders airlines to blacklist unruly passengers
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has directed domestic airlines to compile a list of disruptive passengers to curb misconduct in flights. The regulator said the move will serve as deterrence and protect airline staff from harassment.
8. Police probe death of two men found in Lagos canal
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation after the bodies of two men were discovered in a canal along LASU-Igando Road. The corpses were found with their hands tied behind and plastic bags fastened around their necks.
9. INEC recognises David Mark-led ADC leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially endorsed the David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress following internal restructuring. The recognition positions the ADC for a fresh start ahead of upcoming elections.
10. DSS summons Sowore over Tinubu social media post
The Department of State Services has invited activist Omoyele Sowore over what it termed a false and malicious social media post about President Bola Tinubu. The DSS asked him to retract the statement and issue a public apology within one week.
