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Newspaper Headlines: North-west demands eight additional states in constitutional review

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
July 28, 2025 8:17 am

Reports of a boat carrying traders and goods that capsized in Gunu village, Shiroro LGA of Niger state, dominate the dailies.

Platform Times reports that the federal high court in Abuja has declared the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) refusal to permit female corps members to wear skirts, in line with their religious beliefs, as unconstitutional. The newspaper says medical doctors employed by the Lagos government have declared a three-day warning strike to protest alleged illegal salary deductions.
The Nation reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has sworn in the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen across the 20 LGAs and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs) of the state. The paper also reports that Ikeja and Eko Electricity Distribution Companies (IKEDC and EKDC) have announced that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will carry out scheduled maintenance on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330-kilovolt (kV) transmission line.
The Punch reports that Nentawe Yilwatda, minister of humanitarian affairs, has emerged chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that has drawn criticism from some Nigerians, especially members of opposition parties. The newspaper also says that other states are racing to prevent similar disasters after a deadly flood in Adamawa left many missing and hundreds displaced.
Daily Trust reports that the north-west is demanding eight additional states as the debate over the review of the 1999 constitution continues across the country. The paper adds that President Bola Tinubu has again celebrated the Super Falcons for their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Nigerian Tribune reports that economic experts have urged Nigeria and other African governments to strengthen tax enforcement and build trust to curb illicit financial flows (IFFs).
Blueprint Newspaper reports that a boat carrying 39 passengers has capsized in Shiroro LGA of Niger. The paper adds that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed five deaths and 55 injuries due to flooding in parts of Yola, Adamawa.
The Guardian newspaper reports that Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos. The paper adds that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will emerge victorious in the 2026 Ekiti governorship election.
THISDAY reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of plunging the country into a deeper debt crisis. The paper adds that Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, says the crude oil policies of President Bola Tinubu are strengthening the naira and boosting market stability.

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