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Newspaper Headlines: ICPC invites Dangote over petition against ex-NMDPRA CEO

byAyomikunle Daramola
December 21, 2025 7:00 am

Discussions over the alleged alterations in the tax laws continue to dominate the national dailies.

The Nation says the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited Aliko Dangote for more information over his petition against Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past managing director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The newspaper reports that many filling stations across the country are yet to reduce their pump prices despite the latest reduction in price to N739 or N740 per litre by Dangote Refinery.
Tribune reports that the planned reforms by the National Judicial Council (NJC) have caused panic among judges. The newspaper says two house of representatives members have confirmed alleged alterations in tax laws.
ThisDay reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated all banks and non-bank acquirers of value to ensure uninterrupted and efficient local-currency withdrawal, payment, and transfer services for users of foreign-issued payment cards nationwide. Rabiu Kwankwaso, 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has said the party would keep a close watch on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general election, the newspaper says.
Independent reports that a group has called on the national assembly to commence im­peachment proceedings against President Bola Tinubu over alleged alterations of the tax laws. The newspaper adds that Alex Otti, governor of Abia, has said he will retire from partisan politics after serving as governor of the state.
Sun reports that nine persons, including a mother and her three children, were allegedly kidnapped by gunmen at Inele-Ugoh in Igah Ikeje community of Olamaboro LGA of Kogi. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 12 persons in a road accident along the Ejule–Enugu highway in Kogi, says the newspaper.
Vanguard says troops of the Nigerian Army intercepted ISWAP logistical consignment, recovered vehicles and cash in Borno. The newspaper reports that Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has reaffirmed the army’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of its officers.
The New Telegraph says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on Tinubu to immediately suspend the implementation of the tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Charles Idahosa, former commissioner for information in Edo, has died at the age of 72.

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