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Newspaper Headlines: Six die, three missing in fresh Sokoto boat mishap

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
August 25, 2025 7:00 am

The frontpage reports capture developments in political parties and revenue inflows from key sectors of the federal government. 

Daily Trust reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will today hold its 102nd national executive committee (NEC) meeting to decide the fate of Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom and others accused of anti-party activities. The newspaper adds that six persons died, three went missing and 21 survived after a boat accident on Friday in Sabon-Birni LGA of Sokoto.
The PUNCH reports that the Yoruba Leaders of Thought has urged Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife; and Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo; to end hostilities, calling on Seyi Makinde, Oyo governor; and Ademola Adeleke, Osun governor; to intervene in the conflict. The paper adds that the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has uncovered and shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education.
The Nation reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has repatriated Dai Qisheng, an alleged notorious Chinese gang leader. The paper adds that Nigeria and Brazil will sign key business agreements on direct flights and livestock investment to strengthen economic cooperation between both countries.
THISDAY reports that former vice-president Atiku Abubakar says despite the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) ridicule of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) momentum, the coalition will shock the world in the 2027 presidential election. The paper adds that the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) data has shown that Nigeria’s federation account received N1.49 trillion in the first half of 2025 from arrears reconciled and paid by revenue agencies.
The Guardian reports that Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna; and coalition leaders, collapsed the Social Democratic Party (SDP) structure into the ADC during a weekend meeting. The newspaper adds that Hyacinth Dajoh, speaker of the Benue state house of assembly, has resigned from office.
Blueprint newspaper reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested 50-year-old Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike over her attempt to “traffic 1.3 kilogrammes of cocaine using a fake pregnancy” as a facade.
Nigerian Tribune reports that Muhammad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, says justice in Nigeria is increasingly becoming a “purchasable commodity”, where the poor are victims and the rich evade accountability. The paper also reports that Khalil Halilu, executive vice chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), says Nigeria recorded unprecedented technology transfer under President Bola Tinubu.
Daily Independent reports that the ADC has condemned the recent massacre in Malumfashi LGA of Katsina state — where over 30 worshippers were killed in a mosque. The paper adds that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Tinubu to immediately suspend a proposed salary increase for political officeholders, including the president, vice-president, governors, their deputies, and lawmakers.

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