Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 25th September, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, met with the outgone Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), at the Aso Villa Rock Villa in Abuja.
Naija News gathered that Ibas arrived at the Villa at about 5:50 pm clad in brown native attire.
He was accompanied to the meeting by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede.
It was observed that shortly after the meeting commenced, Edun briefly exited the villa and returned with a file in his hand.
The meeting between President Tinubu and Ibas comes days after Ibas left office on September 17, having served a six-month tenure as the sole administrator of Rivers State. This followed President Tinubu’s directive for the suspended state governor, Sim Fubara, his deputy, and the state House of Assembly members to return to office.
It would be recalled that the Rivers House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has resolved to probe the state’s finances during the six-month emergency rule of the Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday conferred posthumous National Honours on four “Ogoni heroes.”
Naija News reports that President Tinubu conferred the honours at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja when he received the report on the Ogoni Consultations from the Dialogue Committee, which is comprised of key stakeholders of Ogoniland, led by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Those conferred with the national honours are:(1) Chief Edward Kobani (CON)
(2) Chief Albert Badey (CON)
(3) Chief Samuel Orage (CON)
(4) Chief Theophilus Orage (CON)
The President urged the people of Ogoniland to embrace reconciliation and unity after decades of division.
President Tinubu also commended the Ogoni people for their support of his administration’s plan to resume oil production in the region.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has promised to make the interests of the Yoruba race a priority in governance and policy if elected as President of Nigeria in 2027.
Atiku, who described the Yoruba people as his extended family, vowed that there would be no Hausa/Fulani domination over Yoruba or other ethnic groups if he emerges as the President of Nigeria.
He highlighted that marrying a wife, Titi Atiku Abubakar, whom he described as a jewel of inestimable value from Ijesa in Osun State, is a testament that the Yoruba nation occupies a special place in his heart.
Naija News reports that Atiku made his standpoint known in a statement by his Media Consultant, Kola Johnson, where he dismissed fears of any form of ethnic domination if he becomes Nigeria’s president in 2027.
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has called on the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to make its fuel supply more accessible and affordable to marketers, stressing that transparent distribution would end fuel queues across the country.
Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, the association’s spokesperson, Ikem Ohia, dismissed reports of a rift with the refinery but insisted that marketers were only asking for fairness.
Ohia acknowledged Dangote as the dominant supplier but questioned the model of restricting supply to a few selected partners.
He noted that for over two decades, DAPPMAN members had built strong distribution networks with depots in Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar, and urged Dangote to take advantage of these facilities.
“What we are asking Dangote to do is to use these depots that are already in existence for us to meet the demands of Nigerians,” he added.
Responding to claims that marketers were lobbying for subsidies, Ohia maintained that their concerns were purely commercial.
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged the Federal Government to show evidence that it disbursed ₦1 trillion to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria in 2015.
Speaking via 𝕏 on Wednesday, Obi asserted that most Nigerians are not aware of the disbursement.
He stressed that over 80 per cent of the citizens are unaware of the very existence of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), which released the report.
According to him, the level of knowledge about the existence and utility of such an institution is directly proportional to its impact on the people it is meant to serve.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has unveiled the official theme for the 2025 Independence Anniversary.
Naija News reports that the anniversary is tagged: Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Segun Imohiosen.
The statement noted that the theme for Nigeria at 65 underscores the need for unity, collaboration and patriotism among the public sector, private sector, civil society, and the citizenry towards building a nation characterised by sustainable peace, prosperity and progress.
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared details about her fallout with fellow singer, Davido.
Naija News reports that the award-winning artiste spoke during an interview with The Breakfast Club, where she reflected on her December 2023 clash with Davido.
She said the rift with Davido started after she posted an Instagram story showing Sophia Momodu, Davido’s first baby mama.
Savage explained that her friendship with Momodu grew naturally because their children attend the same school and have known each other since childhood.
According to her, Davido misinterpreted the situation and believed she was taking sides, which led to harsh exchanges.
She said she felt threatened after receiving unfriendly messages and decided to file a police petition for safety, stressing that it was a precautionary step and not an act of hostility.
Savage added that she had tried to reach out privately through Davido’s family before the matter became public.
She maintained that she has no hatred for him and that her main concern remains the well-being of their children.
The singer also stated that while she has not spoken to Davido since the incident, she still cares about him and insists there is no lasting animosity between them.
President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has expressed concerns regarding the upcoming AGN National elections.
Naija News reports that Rollas, who has served as president since August 2017, took to Instagram to share a photo of himself posing in front of another picture taken with the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
In his caption, the Nollywood actor alleged a conspiracy surrounding the upcoming election.
Meanwhile, actress Rita Daniels Chukwuji, mother of Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has declared her intention to contest for the presidency of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
She will face Abubakar Yakubu, the current national secretary of the guild, in the race to succeed Emeka Rollas, whose tenure ends in December 2025 after serving since 2017.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal missed out on winning this year’s Ballon d’Or because of his age.
Lamine Yamal, 18, who dazzled throughout the 2024/25 season, finished second behind Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé. Yamal did not leave empty-handed though, as he picked up the Kopa Trophy for best young player, repeating last year’s success.
He added that he has no doubt Yamal will eventually lift the game’s most prestigious individual prize.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta, however, was more pragmatic, admitting Dembélé’s victory was tied to PSG’s historic Champions League run.
Nigeria has taken a bold step toward making history as the first African nation to host the Commonwealth Games, after presenting its official bid in London on Wednesday.
A delegation led by National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade delivered the pitch to the Commonwealth Games Federation, highlighting Abuja 2030 as a chance to create a unifying legacy that reflects the spirit of the Commonwealth.
Olopade, writing on his 𝕏 page shortly after the event, expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances.
He added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally addressed the gathering in London.
That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.
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