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Newspaper Headlines: APC may unveil new national chairman at Thursday’s NEC meeting

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
July 23, 2025 7:00 am

The drama that unfolded at the national assembly complex, where security operatives prevented Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the facility, and the planned All Progressives Congress (APC) national executive committee (NEC) meeting top the front pages of the dailies.

 

Guardian reports that the senate committee on public accounts has threatened to issue a warrant of arrest against Bayo Ojulari, group chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), following his fourth consecutive failure to appear before the panel. The newspaper adds that a bill seeking to bar public and civil servants and their immediate families from using private schools and hospitals has passed the first reading at the house of representatives.
The Nation reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says only eight banks have fully met their recapitalisation requirements. The paper adds that the Osun state caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027.
New Telegraph reports that Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned remarks directed at Peter Obi, saying any “threat” to the former Labour Party presidential candidate is a threat to the entire opposition. The paper adds that US President Donald Trump has accused ex-president Barack Obama of treason.
Daily Trust reports that the house of representatives has indicted 31 federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) over N103.8bn and $950,912 infractions from 2019–2020 audit reports. The paper says that the house of representatives has asked the United States (US) to reverse its recent change in visa policy for Nigerians.
The PUNCH reports that the senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow over $21 billion from external sources for the 2025–2026 fiscal years. The paper adds that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may pick Umar Ganduje’s successor at Thursday’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting, with Dalori, Al-Makura, Yilwatda leading contenders.
Vanguard Newspaper reports that the federal government has denied acquiring 25 percent of FBN Holdings, saying neither it nor the justice ministry participated in the share purchase. The paper adds that security operatives locked all gates to the national assembly complex on Monday, blocking Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as senate plenary resumed.
Nigeria Tribune reports that the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned of severe flooding in 27 states and the federal capital territory (FCT) between July 22 and August 5. The newspaper says Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has reiterated his demand that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), notify him before visiting the state.
Daily Independent reports that Wale Edun, minister of finance, said the federal government is working to fully implement the supreme court ruling on local government autonomy. The newspaper adds that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Tinubu administration’s celebration of Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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