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 — “Jubilation as Nigerian Army capture ESN commander, ‘Gentle de Yahoo’.”
The Army says it arrested Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta (aka Gentle de Yahoo) in Imo State after intelligence-led operations. This is being presented as a major blow to ESN’s command structure, with further updates expected on accomplices and impact on regional security ops.
2.Daily Independent — “Africa’s Refining Agenda Takes Center Stage at CORAN Summit 2025.”
Industry leaders, policymakers and financiers are meeting in Lagos to discuss scaling refinery capacity across Africa. Discussions will focus on funding, feedstock security, and policy frameworks to support local refining.
3 ThisDay — “Tinubu says 126m Nigerians now captured in national identity database.”
The President announced that NIN enrolments have reached about 126 million. The database capacity has been expanded, with continued efforts to clamp down on fake registration centres.
4.The Guardian — “FG: Nigeria needs $100bn yearly investments to hit middle-income status.”
The Budget and National Planning Minister says Nigeria requires sustained investment to attain middle-income status. The call highlights urgency in attracting FDI and improving business environments.
5.Vanguard — “Private depots deserted as
Dangote Refinery begins direct fuel supplies.”
Reports show some private fuel depots deserted while Dangote Refinery supplies directly to marketers. This disrupts traditional distribution, compresses margins, and could reshape logistics across the downstream sector.
6.Daily Trust — “First shipment of petrol from Dangote Refinery lands in US.”
Dangote Refinery has exported its inaugural gasoline cargo to the United States. This milestone signals global ambition, potentially boosting FX earnings while raising questions about local supply impacts.
7.The Sun — “Enugu govt, 2 firms sign MoU to revamp abandoned Songhai agro project.”
The Enugu government and partners signed an MoU to revive an abandoned agro-industrial project. If implemented, it could create jobs and grow the state’s agricultural value chain.
8.Tribune — “Army captures notorious IPOB commander, Gentle de Yahoo, in Imo.”
Tribune confirms the Army’s arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta. The consistency of reports across newspapers strengthens credibility, though independent verification will follow in coming days.
9 Leadership — “Governor Buni asks agency to improve database.”
Leadership reports Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni urging stronger database monitoring by agencies like NIMC. This is part of wider reforms to enhance service delivery and governance.
10.The Punch — “Tinubu returns to Abuja after cutting short Paris leave.”
Punch reports the President’s early return from Europe. Limited official comment was given, but the move raises questions on urgent domestic priorities demanding his attention.
