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Newspaper Headlines: Gunmen shoot two Nigerians dead in South Africa

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
July 22, 2025 6:00 am

The announcement by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew to 3.13 percent in first quarter 2025 dominated front pages of newspapers today.

The Nation reports that Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), has met with Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), to discuss the welfare of retired police personnel. The newspaper adds that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) rate was 3.13 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 — higher than the 2.27 percent recorded in the first quarter of 2024.
Daily Sun reports that a federal high court in Abuja has refused an application by Yahaya Bello, the former Kogi state governor, seeking leave to travel abroad for medical treatment. The newspaper adds that Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on Monday, met with the Julius Abure-led faction of the party.
THIS DAY reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it has recorded N905 billion profit after tax in June, down from May’s one point zero five trillion. The paper adds that Generation Companies (Gencos) say debts have climbed to nearly five point two trillion naira, covering arrears and federal government obligations from 2024 and 2025.
The PUNCH reports that unidentified gunmen have shot dead two Nigerians identified as Austin and Ayo, in Durban, a coastal city in South Africa. The newspaper adds that Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential fiscal policy and tax reforms committee, says Nigeria now spends less than half of its revenue on debt servicing.
Daily Trust reports that Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, says Nigeria is drifting toward authoritarianism as democratic space shrinks and workers’ rights face assault. The paper adds that Samuel Ortom, former governor of Benue, says President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the state’s security challenges has not yet been implemented.
Nigerian Tribune reports that Aisha Garba, executive secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission, says over N250 billion remains unutilised by the Universal Basic Education Boards and federal capital territory (FCT). The newspaper adds that the Lagos state government will launch a ₦500 billion “Produce for Lagos” programme to boost food sufficiency and improve national food distribution.
New Telegraph reports that the Nigerian army has trained 174 troops for deployment on a vital peacekeeping mission aimed at supporting stability efforts in Guinea Bissau. The newspaper also adds that two local government chairmen in Benue have relocated their offices from council headquarters following renewed killings in their respective areas.
Guardian newspaper reports that Vice-President Kashim Shettima says over 90 percent of Nigeria’s original forest cover is lost. The paper adds that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says no patriotic Nigerian or group will support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
BluePrint Newspaper reports that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) will replace the proposed four percent import levy with the existing one percent Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) levy.
Daily Times reports that the house of representatives says it is investigating 25 insurance companies operating in Nigeria over various financial infractions. The paper adds that the Imo Indigenes Global Initiative for Efficient Public Service has commended President Bola Tinubu for swiftly approving the South East Investment Company (SEIC).

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