Good morning — welcome to Today’s Newspaper Headlines Review — Tuesday, 28 October 2025
1 BLUEPRINT — “Protests: Stay off Lagos or face full wrath of law, CP warns Sowore loyalists”
Blueprint leads with the Lagos Police Commissioner’s public warning to would-be protesters, citing planned demonstrations and the force’s readiness to enforce public order.
Blueprint’s reporting frames this as a pre-emptive security posture; the paper highlights risks of public disorder and the police’s legal grounds for intervention. Editors should corroborate with the police press release and gather organisers’ statements to balance the public-order narrative
2 THE GUARDIAN — “Two dead, 28 rescued as building collapses in Oyingbo, Lagos”
The Guardian’s metro desk provided eyewitness accounts and official rescue tallies after a two-storey structure collapsed in Oyingbo, Lagos.
The Guardian’s on-the-ground reporting emphasises emergency response capacity and structural-safety lapses in Lagos. Follow-ups should obtain building permits, contractor records, and official rescue logs to establish negligence or systemic enforcement gaps.
3 THISDAY — “Court restrains CAC, Registrar-General from deregistering NYCN; matter adjourned to Oct 28”
ThisDay reported a court order preserving the status quo in the NYCN/CAC dispute and confirmed an adjournment to Oct 28 for the Motion on Notice.
ThisDay’s legal coverage foregrounds civil-society implications and legal procedure. When reporting, include the court order text, the parties’ legal grounds, and statements from counsel to provide readers with clear legal context and timetable.
4 THE SUN — “Oshiomhole urges Tinubu to ban foreign-made military uniforms”
The Sun ran the former APC chairman’s call for prioritising locally made military uniforms as part of a ‘Nigeria-First’ procurement push.
The Sun’s political op-ed highlights protectionist policy pressure in defence procurement. Journalists should verify procurement rules, local manufacturing capacity, and the likely cost/quality trade-offs before treating policy calls as imminent changes.
5 THE NATION — “ESG Forum 2025 sets agenda for Africa’s sustainable energy future; virtual masterclass Oct 28”
The Nation outlined the ESG Forum schedule and a virtual masterclass for Oct 28, positioning sustainability and private-sector commitments at the centre of energy debates.
The Nation’s business coverage signals private-sector momentum on ESG and investor interest in sustainable energy solutions. Coverage should track specific corporate commitments, sponsor lists and measurable targets coming out of the forum.
6 DAILY TRUST — “10 herders killed; over 80 bandits neutralised in Kebbi”
Daily Trust reported a violent reprisal in Kebbi with casualties among herders and security operations claiming multiple bandit neutralisations.
Daily Trust’s security reporting underscores the cycle of communal violence and the need for careful, independent casualty verification. Reporters should corroborate with military and local health facility records and include humanitarian impact on displaced persons.
7 DAILY INDEPENDENT — “Air Peace prepares stakeholders ahead of Abuja–London launches; inaugural services scheduled”
Daily Independent covered industry briefings with travel agents and stakeholders as Air Peace finalised preparations for its Abuja–London (Heathrow/Gatwick) services.
Daily Independent’s aviation coverage highlights commercial readiness and stakeholder coordination; follow up with the airline’s official schedule, passenger advisories and regulator (NCAA) confirmations to give travelers practical guidance.
8 TRIBUNE — “Court adjourns NYCN/CAC Motion to Oct 28; status quo maintained”
Tribune’s legal page summarised the interlocutory order and the adjournment, stressing implications for youth civic structures.
Tribune’s piece shows how court scheduling affects civil-society timelines. Include the court file reference, affidavits, and official positions from CAC and the NYCN to ensure readers can trace the procedural steps.
9 DAILY TELEGRAPH — “Regulatory & consumer advisories: product safety and transport notices”
Daily Telegraph ran a roundup of regulator advisories and consumer notices affecting travel and consumer goods this week.
Analysis (4–5 lines): The Telegraph’s consumer-safety focus is immediately actionable for readers — link directly to regulator pages and recall lists so audiences can confirm eligibility for refunds or follow safety precautions.
10 DAILY TIMES — “Parliamentary MTEF and budget debate coverage (nearest-dated items Oct 27–28)”
Daily Times covered Senate discussions on the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and 2025 budget priorities in recent posts around Oct 27–28.
Daily Times’ parliamentary reporting helps readers follow fiscal priorities; present the raw allocation figures for key sectors (health, education, infrastructure) and explain the implications for service delivery and debt sustainability
