Nigerian Newspaper Headlines – Saturday, August 16, 2025
1.Fire Erupts at Ibadan’s Fresh FM Radio Station
A fire outbreak was on Friday night reported at a popular Ibadan radio station, Fresh FM… The incident has disrupted other related activities at the station.
2.Lagos Named World’s Most Traffic-Congested City
Lagos has been ranked the world’s most congested city in the 2025 Mid-Year Traffic Index… commuters spend an average of 70 minutes on a one-way journey.
3.Cadbury & Okomu Oil Deliver Top Shareholder Value Growth
Cadbury Nigeria Plc and Okomu Oil have emerged as the top performers… delivering robust returns on equity… 78.5 % and 60.2 %, respectively, well above the industry average.
4.By-Elections Underway Across 13 States
Registered voters in 13 states across Nigeria will on Saturday head to the polls… in 16 constituencies,” including senatorial, federal assembly, and state assembly races.
5.INEC Withdraws Recognition of LP Chairman Julius Abure
INEC withdrew its recognition of Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, citing the expiration of his tenure and the binding judgment of the Supreme Court.
6.Vanguard Highlights Impact of Modern Life on Male Fertility
In today’s Nigerian newspapers’ review programme… Vanguard leads with a special report on how modern life is adversely affecting men’s fertility.
7.Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Seen as Key to Prosperity
Nigeria is a gas country that happens to have some oil… With 210.54 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas… our land is rich.
8.AFRIMA Set to Return with 2025 Edition
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has returned with renewed determination… Ahead of… November 2025, organisers… embarked on a journey to give Africa one of the best music awards and culture festivals in Lagos, Nigeria.
9 Rivers Transport Boss Appoints New Commissioner (Metro Brief)
Advocates call for increased women’s participation in politics while Lagos celebrates new executive appointments and policies on urban mobility. (Summarized from Guardian top stories)
10 Police Movement Restrictions Imposed for By-Elections
Today’s Bye-Elections: INEC, Police talk tough” — with security measures and movement restrictions in place in key states like Kaduna and Anambra to ensure orderly voting.
