Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 6th October, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 6th October, 2025

Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has advised former, President, Goodluck Jonathan not to heed calls to re-contest the presidency in 2027.

Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, Jandor warned that Jonathan would be taking a “political risk” by challenging President Bola Tinubu, whom he described as “a master in the game of politics.”

Adediran dismissed claims that Jonathan was the only figure capable of matching Tinubu, insisting that the current president’s political strength and resilience set him apart.

Jandor further advised Jonathan to heed the counsel of his wife, Patience Jonathan, who had reportedly urged him not to run again.

He cautioned that Jonathan risked a “humiliating defeat” against Tinubu in 2027.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of continued insensitivity to Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.

In a statement to Naija News on Sunday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said Tinubu is prioritising political appearances over his sacred duty of protecting the lives of Nigerians.

The ADC also dismissed as mere “political rhetoric” the President’s remarks at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos that his mission is to unite Nigerians, saying that the President’s actions since he came to office did not indicate that he understands what it takes to unite Nigerians.

The opposition party stated that Nigeria is under attack, offering suggestions to the Tinubu administration on how to tackle the problem of insecurity in the country.

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the worsening security situation in different parts of the country as deeply troubling.

Speaking specifically on Sunday, Obi said the security situation in Kwara and Kogi States is a national emergency.

Naija News reports that the former Anambra State Governor claimed that bandits have taken over nine out of the sixteen local government areas in Kwara State, and not less than 27 innocent citizens were killed in Kogi.

He lamented that many citizens are unable to rest peacefully in their homes, and farmers are unable to go to the farm due to fear of being attacked by bandits.

While commiserating with those affected by the various attacks, Obi called on the government to rise to its responsibility of protecting the lives of Nigerians.

The Senior Political Assistant to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarewaju, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) is no longer a force in national politics.

Naija News reports that Olarewaju, while featuring on the ‘Mic On’ podcast on Saturday, opined that the PDP has lost national relevance and is no longer fit for purpose.

He said, “The PDP no longer the force it once was and no longer has the drive, the PDP today has become a mere vehicle to satisfy ethnic desires.

“I think the PDP has lost national relevance, I think the PDP will still remain a force in certain states but as far as National politics is concern, the PDP is no longer fit for purpose.”

Olarewaju also suggested that President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 election if Atiku and former President, Goodluck Jonathan, run for the presidency on different platforms.

Asked if Jonathan runs on the platform of the PDP and Atiku runs on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, what happens to Tinubu, he responds: “APC loses. The APC will have no base in the (2027 election) if Jonathan runs on the PDP and Atiku or someone else runs in the ADC.”

The Minister of Power and an All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that personal or selfish interests do not drive his 2027 ambition.

Naija News reports that Adelabu said his desire to become governor was rooted in his love for the poor, the less privileged, and the general population of Oyo State.

In a video trending on Sunday, the minister explained that his journey in politics had taught him patience and resilience.

Speaking in Yoruba, Adelabu recalled his past governorship contests and declared that 2027 would mark his turn to lead.

In series of intelligence led operations that lasted over three weeks across Lagos, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled two major drug cartels.

Naija News reports that the cartels are behind six different consignments of cocaine concealed in walls of stainless cups, body cream and hair gel containers, leading to the arrest of five suspects and ultimately the arrowhead of the syndicate, Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode who parades as a businessman and real estate developer.

According to a statement on Sunday by the Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, the beginning of the end of the criminal syndicate’s operations began on 16th September 2025 when operatives at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos intercepted 174 parcels of cocaine weighing 13.40 kilograms concealed in walls of cocoa butter body cream containers.

He stated that a cargo agent was promptly arrested, promoting further investigations to reveal Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode as the mastermind of the shipment and after weeks of intelligence, it was established that the drug baron had reported a dispute at the Zone 2 headquarters of the Police in Lagos, after which the Agency sought the cooperation of the police to get the suspect into custody.

Imisi has emerged as the winner of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 reality TV show.

Naija News reports that the show host, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, announced Imisi as the winner during the show finale on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

She won the ₦150 million grand prize from the sponsors of the show.

The top five finalists are Koyin, Dede, Imisi, Sultana, and Kola.

Earlier, Kaybobo, Isabella, Mensan, and Jason Jae were evicted from the show.

Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay, has opened up about how the creativity of her colleague, Ayo Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has shaped her career.

Naija News reports that Seyi, in a recent interview on ‘The Honest Bunch Podcast’, spoke about her close working relationship with Wizkid, recalling the mentorship and friendship that developed during their early collaborations.

The “Irawo” crooner revealed that she collaborated with Wizkid on multiple occasions, including her song ‘Crazy’, and provided backing vocals for some of his other records.

Sharing her admiration for his artistry, Seyi Shay likened Wizkid to a magician, stressing that he is smart and highly talented.

Arsenal have been dealt another setback as captain Martin Odegaard has been ruled out of Norway’s upcoming international fixtures after picking up a knee injury in the Premier League clash with West Ham.

Martin Odegaard, 26, sustained damage to his medial collateral ligament following a collision with Crysencio Summerville during Saturday’s game. He will now miss Norway’s World Cup qualifier against Israel on October 11 and the friendly against New Zealand three days later.

Instead of joining up with his national teammates, Odegaard will remain in London for further tests and treatment, with Arsenal yet to put a timeline on his return.

Manager Mikel Arteta admitted the news was worrying after watching his skipper forced off after just half an hour. “I just spoke to him. He’s not positive about it. He’s got a brace on. We’ll have to wait and see from the doctors, but we haven’t been fortunate with that either,” Arteta told reporters.

Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has matched Shola Ameobi’s long-standing record of 298 Premier League appearances, cementing his place among Nigeria’s greatest exports to English football.

Alex Iwobi reached the landmark during his side’s 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium over the weekend. While the result was disappointing for the Cottagers, it was still a night that carried huge personal significance for Iwobi.

The Super Eagles star began his Premier League journey with Arsenal before moving to Everton and later Fulham, where his versatility has kept him in demand.

His ability to slot into midfield, operate on the flanks, or support the attack has ensured a steady presence in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.

For over a decade, Ameobi’s 298 appearances for Newcastle United set the benchmark for Nigerian players in the division. He became a cult figure at St James’ Park and the face of Nigerian consistency in the Premier League.