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Newspaper Headlines: Northern elders urge governors to negotiate with bandits

byAyomikunle Daramola
September 10, 2025 7:00 am

As the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) suspends its strike, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) meets today to decide on a planned industrial action.

All of this and more permeate the frontpages.

 

Guardian reports that NUPENG suspended its strike after the Dangote refinery agreed to certain conditions. The newspaper says the federal government has been under pressure as the Debt Management Office (DMO) blames FX and global shocks for rising debt.
Independent reports that the federal government has ruled out an immediate enforcement of the 5 percent tax on petroleum products. The newspaper says the government’s temporary suspension of raw shea exports is a stra­tegic measure aimed at opening up the vast economic potential of Nigeria’s shea industry.
Daily Trust says 10 children have died following an outbreak of diphtheria in Agaie and Bida LGAs of Niger state. The newspaper details how two sisters were swept away by flood in Zaria, Kaduna.
The Nation reports that Ibok-Ete Ibas, sole administrator of Rivers state, said he saved N5 billion from staff verification. The newspaper adds that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enforce tax compliance.
THISDAY says President Bola Tinubu has urged the banking sector to boost funding to the manufacturing sector. The newspaper reports that Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady, has given N47 million and laptops to 47 beneficiaries of her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) scholarship scheme.
Punch says NARD will hold its national executive council meeting on Wednesday to decide on a planned nationwide strike. The newspaper reports that domestic debt of 31 states has hit N2.57 trillion.
Tribune says northern elders have urged governors to negotiate with bandits. The newspaper adds that Tinubu said the federal government will not tolerate power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals.

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