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Newspaper Headlines: Gunmen raid Lagos barracks market, kill butcher

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
October 20, 2025 7:00 am

Reports of a nationwide protest scheduled for today over the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), dominate the headlines.

The Punch reports that pandemonium broke out on Saturday after yet-to-be-identified gunmen stormed a military barracks in Ojo LGA, Lagos, and shot dead a butcher. The newspaper says a showdown may occur between security forces and #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters on Monday as organisers plan to march on the Presidential Villa to demand Kanu’s release.
The Punch reports that pandemonium broke out on Saturday after yet-to-be-identified gunmen stormed a military barracks in Ojo LGA, Lagos, and shot dead a butcher. The newspaper says a showdown may occur between security forces and #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters on Monday as organisers plan to march on the presidential villa to demand Kanu’s release.

 

Blueprint reports that the federal government has clarified that mathematics remains a compulsory subject for all candidates sitting for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), despite the recent review of Nigeria’s tertiary admission policy. The paper also reports that Samuel Anyanwu, national secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force over an alleged forgery and cloning of his signature.
Daily Trust reports that Boko Haram insurgents have ambushed security forces in Kashimiri village, Bama LGA, Borno, killing the 202 Battalion commanding officer, five soldiers, and three JTF members. The newspaper says crowds across 50 US states protested under the “No Kings” banner, condemning Donald Trump’s policies as Republicans dismissed them as “Hate America” rallies.
Nigerian Tribune reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electric bulbs and female clothing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The newspaper adds that Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti, says having Biodun Oyebanji as his successor remains his greatest achievement.
Daily Independent reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not save the ruling party from defeat in the 2027 elections. The newspaper reports that Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, says the federal government will only consider credible proposals for establishing a viable national carrier that serves Nigerians’ best interests.
Vanguard newspaper reports that Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta north, has accused his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, of drug and alcohol abuse. The paper reports that Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, has urged Miller Dantawaye, police commissioner in the federal capital territory (FCT) to respect citizens’ rights before Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow march.
The Guardian reports that Mojisola Adeyeye, director general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says she hopes Nigeria will begin production of human vaccines before the end of her tenure. The newspaper says momentum for Kanu’s release is waning as opposition mounts against the nationwide planned protest.
The Nation reports that the Coalition of Oil Producing Youths of Ondo State (COPYOS) has called for the removal of Otito Ehinmore, the state’s representative on the board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over alleged gross misconduct, abuse of office and misappropriation of funds. The paper adds that Flutterwave is preparing to raise $250 million through an Initial Public Offer (IPO). 

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