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Newspaper Headlines: 12 northern governors risk US sanctions over CPC blacklist

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
November 3, 2025 6:40 am

Reports on threat of US military action in Nigeria, over alleged persecution of Christians, dominate the newspaper cover pages.

The Guardian newspaper reports that Nigeria has suffered its 189th train derailment in six years, raising concerns over the $7.3 billion rail modernisation project. The newspaper reports that tension has escalated between the federal government and the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over discrepancies in payments of outstanding arrears to health workers.
PUNCH reports that 12 northern governors, traditional rulers, and judges may face US sanctions as congress debates a bill on alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. The newspaper says operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a laboratory reportedly producing colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis, in a residential building at Ajao estate, in Isolo area of Lagos.
New Telegraph reports that the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra branch, has called on Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra governor and security agencies to secure the freedom of their colleague, Tochukwu Mbanugo, who was abducted on October 30. The paper adds that Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, has backed the controversial suspension of Umar Damagum as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Nigerian Tribune reports that Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has expressed concern over US President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern”. The paper says troops of the Nigerian Army have intensified nationwide offensives, rescuing 17 hostages, arresting 20 suspects, killing two terrorists, and dismantling illegal oil sites.
Daily Trust reports that the Anambra police command has received tactical teams from force headquarters to boost security ahead of the state’s governorship election. The newspaper says the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train services on the Warri–Itakpe corridor following a derailment incident on Saturday.
Blueprint newspaper reports that Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, says the Nigerian leader is “well ahead of the orchestrated game unfolding in America”. The paper also reports that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has recorded over one million applications on its student loan portal.
Daily Sun reports that the US-based Rising Sun Foundation says the continued detention and trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), violate international law and justice. The newspaper adds that Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa, has justified his decision to defect from PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it was made in the best interest of the state.

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