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Newspaper Headlines: Military declares war on new terror group Wulowulo

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
October 17, 2025 7:00 am

Reports from the senate screening of Joash Amupitan as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dominate the headlines.

The Punch reports that rhe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has pledged to pursue and neutralise every terrorist group operating in the country — regardless of the name it gives itself — after reports emerged of a new sect called Wulowulo said to be active in Nasarawa. The paper says bandits have killed five police officers and three community protection guards (CPGs) on patrol along the Gusau-Funtuwa road in Tsafe LGA in Zamfara state.
Blueprint reports that Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has cautioned Peter Obi, former Anambra governor, for criticising his administration in the nation’s capital. The paper says the senate has stepped down the Electoral Act (repeal and amendment) bill, 2025, after extensive debate on its general principles to allow for broader consultation and deeper scrutiny of its provisions.
Vanguard reports that Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, says the presidential pardon list is currently at the “final administrative stage” which involves reviewing the names and recommendations. The newspaper says the Rivers state executive council has revoked the N134 billion contract awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation and furnishing of the state secretariat complex.
New Telegraph reports that INEC has defended the N1.5 billion it charged a law firm for copies of the national register of voters and polling unit data. The newspaper says Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor, will launch the €410 million Omi Eko Water Transport Project to ease traffic congestion by improving the state’s waterways.
THISDAY reports that the senate has confirmed the appointment of Amupitan, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as chairman of INEC. The newspaper adds that Ekperikpe Ekpo, minister of state for petroleum resources (gas), has launched the Nigerian Gas Vehicle Monitoring System to enhance safety and accountability in the CNG sector.
The Guardian reports that the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says Nnamdi Kanu’s health condition does not appear life-threatening. The paper says the federal government has been urged to invest in local farmers, promote agro-ecology, and ensure fair food distribution to build a resilient, sustainable food system.
Daily Sun reports that Amupitan, INEC chairman, has pledged to conduct an audit of the INEC results viewing (IReV) portal to address glitches that undermined public confidence during the 2023 elections. The paper says Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives; Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker; and Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano governor, attended the valedictory for former speaker Agunwa Anaekwe.
Nigerian Tribune reports that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Saudi Arabia has reduced the country’s allocation for the 2026 hajj to 66,910 slots. The newspaper adds that Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa, says members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are rebuilding the party into a stronger, more united, and focused party capable of leading Nigeria again.
The Nation reports that Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra governor, has reaffirmed the All Progressives Grand Alliance’s (APGA) commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and credible governorship election on November 8. The newspaper adds that John Nwosu, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra, has sworn an affidavit to serve only one term of four years if elected.
Daily Independent reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries are paying more to borrow domestically than abroad, as they increasingly turn to local banks to plug financing gaps — a trend that deepens risks for lenders and squeezes private investment.

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