Good morning and welcome to today’s edition of our Newspaper Headlines Review, where we bring you the top stories making waves across Nigeria’s leading newspapers.
1.Daily Post — “Attack on El-Rufai by APC could destabilize Nigeria — Okoroma warns.”
Professor James Okoroma (ADC) alleges that elements within the APC sponsored a recent attack on former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, warning the incident could inflame tensions. The claim will likely trigger calls for an independent probe and could deepen partisan fault lines if evidence emerges.
2.Daily Independent — “NSIB releases preliminary report on Air Peace Boeing 737 incident in Port Harcourt.”
The National Safety Investigation Bureau’s preliminary findings into the Port Harcourt Boeing 737 incident are out, highlighting technical and procedural factors under review. Expect regulators to issue safety recommendations and for airlines to respond as investigators move to finalise the report.
3.ThisDay — “WAIFEM DG, Baba Musa elected President, Nigerian Economic Society.”
ThisDay reports the election of WAIFEM’s DG Baba Musa to a leading position in the Nigerian Economic Society, signalling continuity in technocratic engagement with policy circles. The appointment could shape upcoming policy debates on fiscal strategy and capacity building.
4.The Guardian — “Implementation of 2025 budget begins in September, says FG.”
The Budget Office says execution of the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget will start before month-end, marking the transition from appropriation to spending. Stakeholders will watch how allocations translate into cash releases and project rollouts at federal and state levels.
5.Vanguard — “FG to de-carbonise Abuja airport soon — Keyamo.”
The Minister says plans are underway to decarbonise Abuja airport as part of broader environmental and infrastructure upgrades. If implemented, the move could attract green investment and position the airport for low-carbon operations.
6.Daily Trust — “Police arrest self-acclaimed ‘Obi of Lagos’.”
Lagos police arrested a 65-year-old man parading himself as a traditional titleholder, foiling a planned coronation. The case highlights fraud risks around traditional titles and will likely prompt local oversight of chieftaincy processes.
7.The Sun — “Solomon Arase (1956–2025).”
The Sun posts an obituary/tribute notice for Solomon Arase, marking the passing of a notable public figure. Such notices prompt reflections on public service and typically lead to statements from peers and official condolences.
8.Tribune Online — “Union membership voluntary, not compulsory — Dangote Refinery.”
Tribune reports Dangote Refinery’s statement that union membership at the facility is voluntary, a deliberate clarification amid tensions with organised labour. The position is central to ongoing talks and will shape downstream labour relations going forward.
9.Leadership — “Reps panel ‘orders’ Edun to withdraw 2025 budget document.”
Leadership covers a House of Representatives panel directive for the Finance Minister (Edun) to withdraw certain pages from the budget document, reflecting parliamentary scrutiny over budgetary procedure and content. This development underlines lawmakers’ active oversight role.
10.The Punch — “2025 budget implementation begins in September — FG.”
Punch corroborates the budget-execution timeline, reporting official confirmation that implementation will start in September — a key step for public projects and the fiscal calendar. Markets and project managers will now track cash-flow schedules closely.
