Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 9th May, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 9th May, 2025

1. The Nigerian Senate has passed the remaining two of the four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, aiming to modernize and transform Nigeria’s tax system. These include bills on tax administration and revenue services. The bills now proceed for harmonization and await presidential assent.

2. History was made as Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American, was elected as the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He succeeds the late Pope Francis after a conclave marked by strict isolation and secrecy.

3. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied claims that it reinstated Julius Abure and Umar Farouk as LP National Chairman and Secretary, or recognized Samuel Anyanwu as PDP Secretary. INEC says it is still reviewing the Supreme Court’s ruling on both parties.

4. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has advised Peter Obi to resolve internal issues within the Labour Party before addressing national concerns such as terrorism. This was in response to Obi’s recent criticism of Nigeria’s leadership trajectory.

5. The Federal Government announced that Nigeria has fully repaid its $1.61 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a significant fiscal achievement. Presidential aide O’tega Ogra described it as a sign of economic discipline under Tinubu’s leadership.

6.The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, says Finland must first complete its legal proceedings against Simon Ekpa before he can be extradited to Nigeria. Ekpa, accused of inciting unrest, faces charges in both countries.

7. After their performance at London’s O2 Arena, Tiwa Savage and Usher Raymond were seen doing the viral “30-second challenge” at an afterparty. Tiwa playfully sang that Usher “loves her,” igniting speculation about a romantic connection between the two.

8.Veteran Fuji musician, General Kollington Ayinla, has dismissed rumours of a falling out with fellow Fuji star, Kwam1. He emphasized that despite Kwam1’s fame and fortune, he still sees him as a son and recalled how Kwam1 once encouraged him to make peace with the late Barrister.

9. Nigeria’s U-20 team will face Senegal in a crucial quarter-final clash at the 2025 U-20 AFCON in Egypt. A win not only guarantees a semi-final spot but also qualifies the team for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.

10. Three Premier League clubs—Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur—have booked their spots in European finals. All teams won their semi-final matches convincingly, setting the stage for a strong English presence in this year’s continental showdowns.