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Newspaper Headlines: Jonathan, Saraki, Obi under radar as PDP shops for presidential candidate

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
August 2, 2025 8:00 am

Reports on crime-related activities across the country and the 2027 political machinations dominate the front pages of the national newspapers.

The Guardian newspaper reports that a federal high court in Lagos has dismissed a suit contesting the appointment of some board members of MTN Nigeria Communications. The paper says Adegboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy, has promised sweeping federal government reforms to end recurring boat mishaps and strengthen maritime safety nationwide.
Nigerian Tribune reports that Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has established a state-like economy in the Lake Chad region, generating about $191 million yearly through taxes imposed on farmers, traders, fishers and migrant workers. The paper also reports that Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, says he is not leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The Nation reports that former president Goodluck Jonathan sits atop a list of southern politicians the PDP is considering as viable presidential candidates against President Bola Tinubu. The newspaper adds that data released by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says flooding in 19 states has killed 165 persons, left 82 missing, displaced thousands and destroyed houses and farmlands.
The PUNCH reports that about 800,000 newly admitted undergraduates will undergo compulsory drug tests from September as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and ministry of education finalise implementation plans. The paper also reports that President John Mahama of Ghana says there is no place for xenophobia in his country following recent protests targeting Nigerians.
Daily Trust reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise will commence with online pre-registration on August 18. The paper adds that the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has denied reports that its members have suspended the nationwide strike.

 

BluePrint newspaper reports that the northern leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the Benue killings as a “national tragedy” requiring urgent intervention and honest dialogue. The paper adds that President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians active in digital media to use their platforms responsibly and promote national unity.
Daily Independent reports that aviation unions have given Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, seven days to implement a new salary structure for Nigerian Airspace Management Agency workers. The newspaper adds that Grace Ashi Wende, executive secretary of the Benue State Primary Healthcare Board, says 49 births were recorded in one month at an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp for Yelwata attack victims.

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