Nigerian Newspaper Review: Monday, August 18, 2025
Welcome to today’s newspaper review on Headlineswave.ng. We bring you the top stories making waves across Nigeria’s leading dailies. Here are the biggest headlines from ten different newspapers this Monday morning:
1.Tinubu Faces Pressure Over Cabinet Reshuffle
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly under intense pressure from party leaders to reshuffle his cabinet amid growing dissatisfaction with key ministers.
Source: The Punch
2.Fuel Scarcity Worsens as NNPC Fails to Meet Supply Targets
Queues have resurfaced across major cities as fuel scarcity bites harder, with the NNPC blaming logistics disruptions for the shortfall.
Source: The Guardian Nigeria
3.Court Stops Rivers Assembly From Impeaching Governor Fubara
A Federal High Court has restrained the Rivers State House of Assembly from proceeding with impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
4.Bandits Kill 23 in Fresh Zamfara Attack
Gunmen attacked several communities in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing at least 23 people and displacing dozens.
Source: Daily Trust
5.Naira Depreciates Further, Now ₦1,680/$ at Parallel Market
The naira continues its downward spiral as dollar demand surges, sparking fresh concerns about Nigeria’s economic stability.
Source: ThisDay
6.INEC Rules Out Electronic Voting Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says electronic voting will not be adopted in the 2027 general elections due to legal and technical challenges.
Source: The Nation
7.EFCC Arraigns Ex-Kano Governor Ganduje Over Alleged ₦10bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fresh charges against former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
Source: Leadership Newspaper
8.Labour Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Minimum Wage Delay
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it will embark on an indefinite strike if the federal government fails to implement the new minimum wage.
Source: The Sun
9.Super Eagles Coach Finidi George Under Fire After Loss to South Africa
Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the AFCON qualifiers has sparked outrage, with calls mounting for Coach Finidi George’s sack.
Source: Sporting Life Nigeria
10.Court Grants Bail to Suspended CBN Deputy Governor Kingsley Obiora
A Lagos High Court has granted bail to Kingsley Obiora, suspended deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, over alleged corruption charges.
Source: Premium Times
That’s all for today’s top stories across Nigeria’s leading newspapers. Stay with Headlineswave.ng for more updates as they unfold.
