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Newspaper Headlines: FG pushes for N17.89trn new loans to finance 2026 budget

Ayodeji.oluwafemi@thecable.ng'byAyodele Oluwafemi
December 11, 2025 7:00 am

President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the withdrawal of police officers from very important persons (VIPs) permeates the cover pages of the newspapers.

The Punch reports that the federal government plans to borrow N17.89 trillion in 2026 to fund a widening budget deficit as revenue projections fall sharply below expenditure needs. The newspaper says the federal government is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Nigerian soldiers and a C-130 military aircraft currently held in Burkina Faso.
THISDAY reports that Tinubu has reiterated that the directive to redeploy police officers protecting VIPs and very very important persons (VVIPs), as well as ministers, was non-negotiable. The newspaper says Kabiru Turaki, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said his agenda is to take the party to the grassroots. 
The Guardian reports that the taxes on air fares have reduced travelling options for millions of average Nigerians, who also have to contend with insecurity and poor road networks if they choose to travel by road. The newspaper says the federal government has set up a panel on the debt owed contractors.
The Nation reports that Bola Oyebamiji is set to become the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state. The newspaper says Tinubu has directed the payment of N1.5 trillion owed to local contractors.
Daily Trust reports that troops of 8 Division of the Nigerian Army have “neutralised” notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Kallamu, in Sabon Birnin LGA of Sokoto. The newspaper reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started compiling charges against Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation.
New Telegraph reports that Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, has been elected as the Accord candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state. The newspaper says Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, said he has no personal disagreement with the Rivers house of assembly.
Daily Sun reports that the directive to withdraw police escorts has put Tinubu and senators on a collision course. The newspaper says the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced plans to clamp down on unregistered point of sale (PoS) operators from January 1, 2026.

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