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. (September 20, 2025)
1.Daily Post — “Rivers: Fubara told to sack all Ibas’s appointees, seek Tinubu’s assurance over impeachment.
A senior APC chieftain urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remove appointees who served under the Sole Administrators and to seek presidential assurances against impeachment. The story captures post-emergency political realignment in Rivers and signals intense local pressure as governance normalises.
2.Daily Independent — “Buhari’s legacies will be sustained, Tinubu vows on visit to Aisha in Kaduna.”
The President paid a condolence/visit call and pledged to continue aspects of his predecessor’s initiatives. The piece combines protocol coverage with political optics—useful for readers tracking continuity claims and presidential public engagements.
3.ThisDay — “FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC set for 2025 FICAN conference.”
ThisDay previews the FICAN finance conference (Sept 20), which will gather regulators and banks to discuss taxation, digital finance and the digital economy. The conference is being watched for policy signals affecting taxation, banking reforms and fintech regulation.
4.The Guardian — “Forbes lists Nigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi among 2025 sustainability global leaders.”
The Guardian reports that Ogunbiyi made Forbes’ 2025 sustainability leaders list — a recognition that highlights Nigerian talent in global climate and energy leadership. The piece underscores soft-power wins and Nigeria’s visibility in sustainable-development circles.
5.Vanguard — “Inaugural Canada-Africa trade, innovation, culture summit holds Sept 20.”
Vanguard notes the Canada-Africa Summit will convene leaders to deepen trade, tech and cultural ties; organisers position it as a platform for new investment deals. Expect follow-up on any MoUs or trade commitments emerging from the summit.
6 Daily Trust — “The INEC chairman we want — Nigerians.”
Weekend interviews collected by Daily Trust show public expectations for INEC’s next chairman, focusing on integrity, competence and non-partisanship as critical criteria. The piece signals civic engagement ahead of leadership transition at the electoral commission.
7.The Sun — “Peace has returned to Rivers — Fubara.”
The Sun carries Governor Fubara’s remarks that normalcy is returning to Rivers State after the emergency period, while also covering local reactions and reconciliation gestures. The article is a useful snapshot of the state’s political reset and security posture.
8.Tribune Online — “Nearly 300 Nigerian languages endangered, some may disappear within a generation — researcher.”
Tribune publishes an interview and feature warning that language loss threatens cultural heritage and calls for documentation and preservation initiatives. The story frames a cultural-policy challenge with implications for education and community identity.
9.Blueprint — “Court remands 5 over murder of youth in Ebonyi.”
Blueprint reports on an Ebonyi court remanding five suspects over an alleged murder and related offences—local criminal-justice coverage that spotlights law-and-order response at the state level. Readers should expect follow-up on prosecution and police statements.
10.The Punch — “Educators plan 60,000-teachers confab for Guinness World Record.”
Punch outlines plans for a large teachers’ conference at Tafawa Balewa Square aiming to celebrate educators and attempt a Guinness World Record. The feature highlights civic mobilisation around education and potential policy conversations triggered by the event.
