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Newspaper Headlines: UN names Nigeria, Mali among 16 hunger crisis hotspots

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
November 13, 2025 7:00 am

The dailies dwell on the court orders trailing the planned convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and President Bola Tinubu’s appeal to the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). 

Nigerian Tribune reports that the Umar Damagum-led national working committee (NWC) of the PDP says the party has not postponed its planned national convention. The paper adds that the senate has resolved to investigate the ongoing delineation exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Warri federal constituency of Delta state, following concerns of alleged marginalisation and irregularities raised in a petition before the upper chamber on Wednesday.
Daily Independent reports that former president Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Seyi Makinde, Oyo governor, for improving Ibadan’s liveability through transport projects that enhance residents’ comfort and quality of life. The paper says the national assembly has approved Tinubu’s request to borrow N1.15 trillion to fund the 2025 budget deficit.
Daily Sun reports that Tinubu has called on Nigerian journalists and media stakeholders to play a critical role in strengthening the nation’s democracy rather than undermining it. The paper says Hope Uzodimma, Imo governor, has implored editors to be catalysts of democracy, national cohesion, and electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Nation reports that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has asked the court of appeal in Abuja to stop the federal high court from delivering judgment in his ongoing terrorism trial.
PUNCH reports that the house of representatives has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate abandoned federal government landed properties and buildings across the country, reportedly valued at over N20 trillion. The newspaper says Nigeria’s crude oil production in October fell below its assigned quota of 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd), according to data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Blueprint newspaper reports that Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, says the independence of the media is vital to democracy, but it must be exercised with discernment and responsibility. The paper adds that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to return to training after their earlier boycott over unpaid allowances.
Guardian reports that the federal government has cancelled the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools. The newspaper says the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states has affirmed that the killing of Christians in the region amounts to genocide.
Vanguard newspaper reports that the United Nations has warned of worsening acute food insecurity in Nigeria and 15 other global hunger hotspots, placing millions at risk of famine between November 2025 and May 2026. The paper adds that Mohammed Badaru, minister of defence, says the federal government and military leadership will safeguard all soldiers engaged in lawful duties.

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