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Newspaper Headlines: Tinubu meets Ibas ahead of Rivers emergency rule expiration

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
September 5, 2025 7:00 am

Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan’s take on the state of politics in Nigeria dominates the frontpages. 

THISDAY reports that Jonathan has accused some of his allies of betraying him during the 2015 elections. The paper adds that the Osun chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of colluding with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to illegally open and operate bank accounts in the names of local government areas in the state.
The Nation reports that Tinubu on Wednesday met Ibok-Ete Ibas, sole administrator of Rivers, at the State House, ahead of the emergency rule expiration in the state. The paper adds that Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, says a draft policy is underway to channel excise revenues from alcohol, tobacco and sugary drinks into healthcare financing.
Blueprint newspaper reports that the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) says the recent pump price adjustments announced by certain operators are solely private sector decisions and not the outcome of any government directive. The paper adds that Tinubu has departed Abuja for Europe to commence a 10-day “working vacation”.
The Guardian newspaper reports that the police command in Kaduna has invited Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of the state, for questioning over allegations of “criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace, mischief and causing grievous hurt”. The paper adds that the defence headquarters (DHQ) has ordered retired soldiers protesting at the federal ministry of finance in Abuja to vacate the premises.
Nigerian Tribune reports that Amnesty International says at least 1,844 people were killed in Nigeria’s south-east region between January 2021 and June 2023. The paper adds that unchecked human activities and climate-driven pressures in Lagos are threatening the lagoon.
The Punch reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 171 associations now seek registration as political parties, after receiving 19 new letters of intent on Thursday. The paper adds that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has outlined key facilities schools must provide ahead of the full migration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to computer-based testing by 2026.
New Telegraph reports that Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says state governments now have more funds to operate after Tinubu’s May 2023 petrol subsidy removal. The newspaper adds that the Niger state government has directed clerics to obtain a licence before they can preach publicly.
Daily Independent reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Tinubu of misleading Nigerians with “false” revenue claims. The paper adds that Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police, has appointed Benjamin Hundeyin as the force public relations officer (FPRO).

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