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 the deadly boat tragedy in Kogi, Tinubu’s assurance on national unity, Rivers State governor relieving all commissioners, and key security and economic developments across the country.
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1. Boat tragedy in Kogi claims 36 lives
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has confirmed that 36 people have now died following a boat accident in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
2. Tinubu assures Nigerians of national unity amid negativity
President Bola Tinubu stated on Wednesday that Nigeria will not disintegrate under his watch, urging citizens to stop speaking negatively about the country. He made the remarks during the unveiling of the renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos.
3. Fubara relieves all Rivers State commissioners and public officers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has relieved all commissioners and public officers of their duties, citing the impact of a Supreme Court judgment on their appointments. The decision was announced during a valedictory session with his cabinet at Government House, Port Harcourt.
4. Kano governor accuses police commissioner of partisanship
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf criticized the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, for withdrawing the police from Kano’s Independence Day parade. Yusuf described the action as partisan and disrespectful to the people of Kano and the spirit of national unity.
5. Nigeria spends $2.86bn on external debt in eight months
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed that the country spent $2.86 billion on servicing external debt in the first eight months of 2025. This accounted for 69.1% of total foreign payments, which amounted to $4.14 billion.
6. Families of detained soldiers appeal for presidential pardon
Relatives of soldiers held at the 7 Division Military Police Facility in Maiduguri, Borno State, appealed to President Bola Tinubu for a presidential pardon. The families acknowledged the soldiers’ offences but requested clemency and a second chance for them.
7. Radiographer abducted en route to internship in Osun
Basherah Ojedeyi, a newly-inducted radiographer, was kidnapped while traveling from Sokoto State to Osun State to begin her internship. The kidnappers are reportedly demanding a ransom of N200 million for her release.
8. Fire razes 26 shops at Bariga Market, Lagos
A fire destroyed goods worth millions of naira across 26 shops at Bariga Market in Lagos State. The incident occurred early Wednesday, just a day after the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency held a summit on emergency preparedness.
9. PENGASSAN warns of strike resumption if Dangote defaults
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has warned it will resume its strike if Dangote Group fails to meet agreed terms. The statement came after the union’s National Executive Council meeting assessed government interventions in the ongoing industrial dispute.
10. Edo police neutralize suspected kidnappers in Esan South-East
Edo State Police operatives neutralized two suspected kidnappers and recovered weapons during a bush combing operation in Esan South-East Local Government Area. The action, based on credible intelligence, took place on September 30, according to the state police spokesperson CSP Moses Yamu.
