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.
1.Daily Post — “DSS gives Sowore one-week ultimatum to delete post against Tinubu.”
The DSS has demanded that Omoyele Sowore retract his post describing President Tinubu as a “criminal,” warning of legal action if he fails to comply within a week. This escalates the tension between national security concerns and freedom of expression.
2 Daily Independent — “Africa’s Refining Agenda Takes Center Stage at CORAN Summit 2025.”
The CORAN Summit, scheduled for October in Lagos, is setting the agenda for Africa’s refining capacity and energy security. The gathering will be a key moment for policy direction and investment in the oil sector.
3.ThisDay — “NOGASA, NARTO, PETROAN join NUPENG strike against Dangote.”
Major downstream associations have aligned with NUPENG in rejecting Dangote’s logistics model, bolstering labor threat of industrial action. This heightens the risk of fuel shortages if a compromise isn’t reached.
4.The Guardian — “Port Harcourt–Aba train service set to resume Tuesday, says NRC.”
The NRC has announced that the previously suspended Port Harcourt–Aba train service will resume on Tuesday, following emergency maintenance. The resumption will ease travel for commuters in the corridor.
5 Vanguard — “UN, Atiku, Obi, Ndume rage over killing of 63 in Borno, demand probe.”
High-profile figures and institutions have condemned Boko Haram’s deadly attacks in Borno and are demanding immediate investigations. The public outrage underscores pressure on security agencies to deliver comprehensive civilian protection.
6.Daily Trust — “FG begs NUPENG to shelve strike as allied unions threaten solidarity action.”
The Federal Government has appealed to NUPENG to call off its planned strike over disputes with Dangote Refinery. Meanwhile, allied unions stand ready to join the labor resistance if no resolution is found.
7.The Sun — “PENGASSAN backs NUPENG, threatens to shut down Dangote Refinery.”
The senior staff union has sided with NUPENG and issued a shutdown threat, raising the stakes in the union-management conflict. It signals deepening solidarity within the oil labor movement.
8.Tribune Online — “The Abuja ‘agbero’ tragedy: fresh probe into violent attack that left family dead.”
Tribune is investigating a brutal incident in Abuja’s Mabushi area where touts attacked a family — resulting in their deaths. The story highlights urban violence and the urgent need for law enforcement reform in public transit zones.
9 Leadership — “3.5m Nigerians pre-register for CVR in three weeks – INEC.”
INEC reported over 3.5 million pre-registrations for Continuous Voter Registration, indicating strong civic engagement ahead of future elections.
Efforts now pivot to ensuring the process remains credible and inclusive.
10.The Punch — “A weekend of bloody violence: over 100 dead in Islamist, bandit attacks across states.”
Multi-state attacks including militant, bandit, and kidnapping incidents have claimed more than 100 lives. The scale of the violence revives urgent calls for enhanced national security across troubled regions.
