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Newspaper Headlines: Terrorists recruited 1,364 West African children in 2024, says UN

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
September 4, 2025 7:00 am

President Bola Tinubu’s comments on the imperative of state police and his directives on health insurance in the public sector permeate the dailies today. 

The PUNCH reports that the United Nations (UN) has decried the deepening humanitarian impact of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that 1,364 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, with more than 14,000 schools shut due to insecurity within the period. The newspaper says the United States embassy in Nigeria has clarified that over 55 million foreign nationals, including Nigerians with valid US visas, are being screened as part of the new US security measures.
The Nation reports that governors of the north-east region have asked Tinubu to prioritise the resumption of oil exploration activities in the frontier wells of Kolmani and the Lake Chad basin. The paper also reports that Abdulmumin Jibrin, a member of the house of representatives from Kano state, says some stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) are against Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso joining the party.
Nigerian Tribune reports that Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police, has redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi, the force public relations officers (FPRO), to the Delta state command. The paper says the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out new rules to curb abusive practices by digital lenders accused of harassing borrowers and breaching their privacy.
Vanguard newspaper reports that Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, says the federal government has not weaponised anti-corruption agencies against the opposition. The paper adds that Hadi Sirika, former minister of aviation, says the Nigeria Air project followed due process, insisting that there is no evidence of corruption in the deal.
Blueprint newspaper reports that Tinubu has directed all ministries, extra-ministerial departments, and agencies (MDAs) to ensure full compliance with the mandatory health insurance provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. The paper adds that Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, says parliament is working with state assemblies and local governments to ensure effective devolution of power and resources.
THISDAY reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned nine individuals over their alleged involvement in recent killings in Benue and Plateau states. The newspaper adds that Tinubu says the creation of a decentralised police force has become inevitable.
Daily Trust reports that Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara state, says banditry would become history in his state if he had control over the security architecture. The paper adds that the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says at least 29 people have died in a boat mishap in Borgu LGA of the state.
New Telegraph reports the presidency as saying that the federal government generated N20.59 trillion between January and August. The newspaper adds that the federal government has declared September 5 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration.

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