Nigerian Newspaper Review – Thursday, 28th August 2025
1.Daily Post
ASUU protests spread as lecturers across universities demand funding and improved welfare.
Taraba Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali returns to Jalingo after months of political absence.
NSA Ribadu reunites 128 kidnap victims with families in Abuja after successful rescue operations.
2.Vanguard
Naira falls further to ₦1,550/$ in the parallel market despite CBN interventions.
Abuja–Kaduna train derailment: Tinubu awaits briefing, NRC suspends services as probe begins.
PDP woos ex-President Jonathan ahead of 2027 presidential election.
Kaduna power surge kills two, destroys homes and shops.
3.The Punch
Fuel scarcity looms as independent marketers threaten nationwide strike over rising costs.
Lagos State Assembly probes LASU tuition hike, demands reversal.
NMA raises alarm over drug prices, says many Nigerians can no longer afford basic medicines.
4.Daily Independent
Court dismisses suit challenging EFCC’s probe of former Governors, clearing way for prosecutions.
Labour unions reject planned pay rise for political office holders, call it “insensitive.”
Airlines threaten flight suspension over aviation fuel scarcity.
5.This Day
Tinubu unveils economic recovery blueprint with focus on technology and food security.
ASUU–FG negotiations resume as inter-ministerial committee meets to end crisis.
Governor Bala Mohammed withdraws from 2027 race, backs PDP’s zoning to the South.
6.The Guardian
FG seals illegal gold mining site in Abuja, vows nationwide clampdown.
Nigeria, China sign $1m flood relief pact to tackle seasonal disasters.
Probe begins into Abuja–Kaduna train crash, as passengers recount near-death experience.
7.Daily Trust
ASUU showdown deepens: Lecturers mobilize for indefinite strike.
Poor sanitation costs Nigeria N455bn annually, says Nestlé report.
Air Peace launches direct Lagos–Brazil flights under BASA agreement.
8.The Nation
NiMet issues flood alert for Lagos, Kogi, Niger, and five other states.
Imo raises minimum wage to ₦104,000, highest so far in the country.
9.Tribune
South-West governors meet in Ibadan over regional insecurity and Amotekun funding.
Oyo Assembly passes anti-grazing bill, stiff penalties for violators.
PDP zoning decision divides stakeholders, sparks fresh debate.
10.The Sun
Wike warns PDP against betrayal, insists zoning must favor the South.
Kidnappers demand ₦200m ransom in Ondo, abduct six travellers.
Super Eagles coach names provisional squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers.
Summary
Politics dominates: PDP’s zoning moves, Jonathan’s possible return, and zoning debates in Tribune and Sun.
Economy in crisis: Naira fall, fuel scarcity threats, aviation fuel shortage, and cost of poor sanitation dominate business headlines.
Insecurity & safety: Train derailment, kidnappings, and illegal mining clampdowns highlight safety concerns.
Labour unrest: ASUU protests and rejection of salary hikes for politicians underline growing discontent.
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