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Newspaper Headlines: Flood, rainstorm destroy 500 houses in Kogi, Kebbi communities

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
July 8, 2025 7:00 am

Reports on infrastructure funding from the proceeds of petrol subsidy removal dominate the headlines.

THISDAY reports that Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has inaugurated Enugu Air. At the ongoing BRICS summit, Tinubu said there should be equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies in global systems, the newspaper adds.
The PUNCH reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria must scale up its cash transfer system to cushion the effects of economic shocks and tackle high poverty levels. The paper added that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator for Kogi central, may clash with the senate over her planned return to plenary today, as the red chamber insists on first reviewing the court order.
Daily Independent reports that Vice-President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to a global nuclear test ban in partnership with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation. The newspaper says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Tinubu’s administration of orchestrating a covert plan to weaken and destabilise the opposition coalition.
The Guardian reports that over 500 houses were submerged and property worth millions lost to floods in Kabba, headquarters of Kabba/Bunu LGA, Kogi state. The newspaper added that loyalists of Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th emir of Kano, allegedly attacked Muhammadu Sanusi II’s palace, injuring guards and damaging a police vehicle.
Daily Trust reports that about 70 vigilantes are feared killed after bandits ambushed their convoy in Plateau, escalating concerns over security in the region. The newspaper added that troops of the Nigerian Air Force under Operation Hadin Kai bombed key terrorist strongholds in the Mandara mountains of Borno state.
The Nation reports that three members of the ADC have instituted a lawsuit before a federal high court in Abuja, challenging the interim leadership of the party led by former Senate President David Mark. The paper added that Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadan, has passed away.
Blueprint Newspaper reports that the Niger state police command says 35 kidnapped victims were rescued during a joint operation with security forces from suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The newspaper added that Tinubu said savings from petrol subsidy removal are funding infrastructure, social safety nets, and reforms to rebuild public trust and drive inclusive development.

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