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Newspaper Headlines: Senate to debate genocide claim against Christians in Nigeria

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

The senate’s stance on the Christian genocide claims, and the federal government’s position on the faceoff between Dangote refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), permeates the dailies.

Daily Trust reports that Vice-President Kashim Shettima says it was unnecessary for PENGASSAN to hold the nation to ransom over “a minor labour dispute”. The paper says the senate is set to debate a motion on Tuesday seeking justice and accountability for victims of violent crimes, irrespective of religious beliefs.
The Nation reports Shettima as saying that President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for an immediate review of the 2026 hajj fares by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The newspaper says a suit has been filed before a federal high court in Abuja seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant agencies to thoroughly scrutinise the academic credentials of candidates ahead of the 2027 polls, to prevent the embarrassment of certificate forgers occupying public offices, Nigerian Tribune reports. The paper says the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will on October 13 commence a two-week nationwide warning strike to press home demands.
THISDAY reports that Bayo Ojulari, group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), says the country lost 600,000 barrels to the three-day oil workers’ strike. The newspaper reports that Barau Jibrin, deputy president of the senate, says the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with the people of Kano and the northern region, will reciprocate Tinubu’s goodwill in 2027.
The Punch reports that PENGASSAN has tackled the presidency over comments by Shettima condemning its latest industrial action. The newspaper adds that the federal government has invited the council of state and the police council to a “strategic” security meeting. 
The Guardian newspaper reports that Olusegun Mimiko, former governor of Ondo, has dismissed claims that he was appointed to lead a team to woo ex-president Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2027 poll. The newspaper reports that bandits have killed one person and kidnapped two others, including the village head of Rani in Patigi local council of Kwara state.
Daily Sun reports that a middle-aged man has lost five children in a boat crash that occurred in Agatu LGA of Benue state. The newspaper adds that the Abia government says Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, is criticising the administration of Alex Otti, governor of the state, because of his governorship ambition.
Blueprint newspaper reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has harped on the need to restore citizens’ confidence in public institutions. The paper adds that the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has backed the house of representatives’ constitution review, urging reforms to strengthen democracy and enhance inclusion before the 2027 elections.

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