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
Stop calling me Onana — Super Eagles goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye urges Nigerians.
Adeleye downplays comparisons with André Onana as Nigeria prepares for crucial World Cup qualifiers. His plea highlights the pressure young players face and the need for fans to rally in unity.
2.Vanguard
Eid-el-Mawlid: Nigeria drifting to dictatorship, hunger, PDP governors warn.
PDP governors used the occasion to criticize governance, warning about rising hunger and shrinking democratic freedoms. The statement raises the political temperature as 2027 elections draw nearer.
3.The Punch
Fresh Ebola outbreak: FG tightens border control.
The federal government is strengthening border health checks following new Ebola cases in the region. The move underscores Nigeria’s preparedness but also raises concerns over regional cooperation.
4.Daily Independent
Rising tide of teenage crime: a nation at risk of raising a violent generation.
An investigative report highlights the surge in juvenile crimes linked to poverty and social media influence. It calls for urgent reforms in education, juvenile justice, and family support systems.
5.ThisDay
India Oil Corporation shuns US crude, buys 2m barrels from Nigeria.
Nigeria scores a win in the global energy market as India shifts preference away from the US. This signals renewed demand for Nigerian oil and could help boost foreign reserves.
6.The Guardian
Jumia Nigeria begins Brand Festival 2025 with exclusive deals.
Nigeria’s biggest e-commerce player launches a sales campaign expected to boost consumer spending. This could provide some relief in a struggling retail sector battling inflation.
7.Daily Trust
Win-or-bust as Super Eagles battle Rwanda for W’Cup ticket.
Nigeria faces Rwanda in a decisive World Cup qualifier. Beyond the game, the match is seen as a unifying moment for a nation in need of positive headlines.
8.The Nation
Troops neutralise 11 terrorists, arrest 64 in nationwide operations.
The military reports major gains against insurgents across different states. While promising, analysts say lasting peace depends on follow-up with community resettlement and developments
9 Nigerian Tribune
Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations.
Tribune confirms the Army’s security operations, echoing The Nation’s account. The consistency suggests significant progress, though public trust depends on continued transparency.
10.TheCable
Ignore strike notice by NUPENG, PTD tells tanker drivers.
Petroleum Tanker Drivers distance themselves from a proposed strike, allaying fears of fuel shortages. However, the standoff exposes cracks in union leadership that could still affect supply stability.
