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Newspaper Headlines: FG threatens to disconnect Gencos from power grid over ‘infractions’

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
September 1, 2025 7:00 am

The dailies report the outcome of the local government polls in Rivers state and the opposition’s pushback on the results.

The PUNCH reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered all generation companies to implement Free Governor Control or face penalties, including grid disconnection. Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has described the local government election in Rivers state as shameful.
Blueprint reports that the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, equity, and justice in the allocation of national projects, appointments, and opportunities under President Bola Tinubu, amid growing criticism and allegations of regional bias. The newspaper adds that Solomon Arase, a former inspector-general of police (IGP), is dead.
New Telegraph reports that Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says there may be two rounds of the 2027 presidential elections. The house of representatives says reports suggesting internal divisions in the chamber do not represent the true position of things in the lower house. 
Daily Independent reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the chairmanship seats in 20 LGAs in the Rivers state council elections. The newspaper adds that Tinubu has mourned the passing of Arase.
THISDAY reports that Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, says the PDP may face setbacks in 2027 if it fields either of former president Goodluck Jonathan or Peter Obi, ex- Anambra governor, as its presidential candidate. The newspaper adds that Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited.
The Guardian reports that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has for the first time sourced crude oil from Ghana, a move that shows its diversification strategy amid persistent questions over operational setbacks. The newspaper adds that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has called for urgent reforms to safeguard the rights of children within Nigeria’s legal and justice systems.
Daily Trust reports that 69 days after the federal government launched 2,000 tractors and implements for mechanised farming, farmers are yet to receive them.
The Nation reports that at least 12 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have been killed during “long-range offensive commando operations” by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno state. The paper adds that the Gummi Emirate in Zamfara says 16 people died in a boat mishap — with two bodies still missing.

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