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Newspaper Headlines: 40 missing, 10 rescued in Sokoto boat accident

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
August 18, 2025 6:55 am

Reports on the results and opposition pushback over the by-elections across 16 constituencies in the country perfuse the frontpages today.

 

The Nation reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved a N758 billion bond to clear pension arrears, granting federal retirees under Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) a N32,000 monthly increase. The paper adds that Emmanuel Nwachukwu, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), won Saturday’s by-election in Anambra south senatorial district.
The PUNCH reports that the federal high court in Abuja has ordered the national assembly to release documents relating to the N37 billion renovation of the national assembly complex. The paper also reports that two Nigerians have reportedly died in Tripoli, Libya’s capital, under circumstances suspected to be linked to poisoning.
Vanguard newspaper reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 40 persons are missing while 10 have been rescued after a boat accident in Sokoto. The paper adds that the federal government has unveiled education reforms, introducing a unified university fee structure and directing the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to fully cover student fees.
Daily Sun reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked presiding officers of the national assembly to refer alleged N3 million bill-for-payment scandal to anti-corruption agencies. The newspaper adds that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has affirmed August 30 as sacrosanct for the conduct of LGA elections in the state.
Daily Times reports that Tinubu has appointed Opeyemi Agbaje as the new chairman of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The newspaper says Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of Mohammed Sani Sami, the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi state.
Nigerian Tribune reports that Olufemi Oluyede, chief of army staff (COAS), has approved the redeployment of senior officers into key command and staff positions. The paper also reports that the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says the July inflation report is an indicator that the macroeconomic environment is stabilising.
THISDAY reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has received accolades over its recent exploits in securing Nigeria, especially the arrest of key terror group leaders in the country. The paper adds that the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has rejected the outcome of Saturday’s by-elections.
The Guardian newspaper reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of internet fraud in the country. The paper adds that Dele Farotimi, a human rights advocate, says replacing Tinubu with former president Goodluck Jonathan in 2027 would not solve Nigeria’s challenges.
BluePrint newspaper reports that Tinubu has commended members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their “confidence” in the party at the just concluded by-elections. The paper adds that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says Saturday’s by-elections show that democracy has “declined” under Tinubu.

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