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NEWS HEADLINES 25 AUG 25

NATIONAL

2027 election: Again, Tinubu lobbies Southeast for votes. 

2027: Tinubu risks losing Northern Muslim votes if Shettima is dropped - APC forum.  

ADC to Tinubu: Declare state of emergency in Katsina, Zamfara over insecurity. 

NASENI secures $2bn commitments, 40 market-ready products under Tinubu. 

Pay Rise: Halt exercise before it triggers crisis – Labour warns RMAFC. 

PDP govs say Nov convention is national rescue mission, slam APC policies. 

Nigeria requires N1tr annually for school feeding programme – Shettima. 

Falana to EFCC: Return recovered N32.7bn, $445,000 loot to NSIPA. 

By-elections plagued by violence, vote buying — PDP governors. 

Aregbesola welcomes PDP, LP members to ADC. 

2027: ADC promises to include women in governance. 

Delayed appointments: Career diplomats face retirement. 

FG tasked to integrate menstrual health into school curriculum. 

PenCom slams NLC, says claims of fraud, board crisis baseless. 

Nigeria military rescues 76 held captive in 'bandit' camp.  

Nigeria Police repatriate Chinese gang leader in landmark INTERPOL operation. 

Customs College graduates 50 officers in Abuja. 

NDLEA intercepts 825,000 opioid pills in Kano, Adamawa, Kogi. 

NDLEA foils widow’s cocaine smuggling plot with fake pregnancy. 


BUSINESS

IPMAN to enforce fuel pump integrity at filling stations. 

FAAN, Customs move to curb revenue leakages at Lagos cargo terminals. 

$700 million OB3 Gas Pipeline nearing completion – Minister. 

Air Peace adds fourth Boeing 777, targets affordable long-haul travel.  

Nigeria, Japan explore mining cooperation, investment opportunities at TICAD9. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos PDP leaders defect to ADC, blame party crises, leadership failures. 

In Lagos, Poverty, Extortion Deprive Sexually Abused Children Of Justice. 

Ondo governor calls for end to mental health stigma. 

Omisore backs APC to win Osun 2026 guber election. 

Navy foils diesel heist, seizes 105,450 liters, arrests 8 in Rivers. 

Four suspected drug dealers arrested in Akwa Ibom.  

Soludo mourns death of media advocate Chuma-Odili. 

Benue Assembly Speaker Aondona Dajoh resigns. 

Benue Assembly gets new speaker. 

Uba Sani’s Policies Are People-Centred - Scribe. 

Two TCN tower vandals arrested in Katsina. 

How bandits ambushed, killed security operatives in Katsina – Muazu. 

500 Kano Residents Get Free Cataract Surgery. 

Six Dead, 3 Missing As Sokoto Residents Fleeing Bandits Drown. 

4,489 Applicants Jostle For 98 Vacancies At Taraba Poly. 

Muslim Council Bans Wedding Parties In Taraba. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Ajegunle Chiefs Association marks 15th anniversary in style. 

Igboho breaks silence on viral report, denies disrespecting Alaafin during visit to Ooni. 

Man beaten for allegedly killing snake in Anambra. 

Igala socio-cultural body to inaugurate new leadership September 6. 

Youths uncover man chained by father for five years in Anambra. 

Colleagues, fans pour tributes as Funke Akindele marks 48th birthday. 

False marriage rumours almost drove me to depression — Veekee James. 

Whatever anybody says online doesn’t bother me, Femi Atere, Veekee James’ husband. 

BBNaija 10: Why I can’t kiss in Biggie’s house – Mide. 

The highest cash a guy has ever given me is ₦115 million — Diamoe. 

‘Women now undergo extreme surgery in Turkey to reduce their height’. 

‘I’m under attack over my race and ethnicity’ – Kemi Badenoch. 


INTERNATIONAL

Uganda Reaches Agreement To Take Migrants From US. 

Israel pounds Gaza City in preparation for planned offensive. 

Trump's plan to send troops to Chicago is abuse of power, Illinois governor says. 

UK vows to speed up asylum claims as hotel protests spread. 

Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks Independence Day. 


SPORTS

Asisat Oshoala’s Bay FC sets NWSL attendance record despite loss. 

Ike Ibeabuchi returns to boxing at 52 with third-round stoppage of Idris Afinni.  

AC Milan cancel Victor Boniface move after failed medical. 

EPL: Man United remain winless after 1-1 draw against Fulham. 

Everton beat Brighton 2-0 in first match at Hill Dickinson stadium. 

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