Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 3rd March, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 3rd March 2025

1. Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged to conduct new local government elections after the Supreme Court nullified the previous polls, with civil servants taking over council operations until then.

2. The Nigeria Labour Congress warns of mass resistance against further tariff increases and threatens a telecom shutdown if the industry doesn’t honor the 35% tariff hike agreement.

3. SERAP has urged President Tinubu to instruct the Central Bank of Nigeria to halt its ATM fee hike, arguing that the move is unconstitutional amid pending court cases.

4. Ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi criticizes Nigerian leaders for treating governance like a reality TV show, calling for a focus on serious national issues instead of political theatrics.

5. Activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi, facing a 21-day detention and ongoing legal challenges, is exploring all options after alleging unlawful arrest and procedural violations.

6. Amid a leadership crisis, the Lagos State House of Assembly has mandated that all staff and legislative aides work remotely to safeguard operations and personnel.

7. Senate President Akpabio’s aide, Eseme Eyiboh, stated that without a formal complaint from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senate cannot investigate her sexual harassment allegations.

8. At Kano’s Mallam Aminu International Airport, NDLEA agents detained an Angolan businessman caught smuggling 1.829 kg of cocaine, revealing a well-planned trafficking operation.

9. Suspected criminals, posing as EFCC officials, kidnapped ten guests from the White Hill Hotel in Niger State, prompting authorities to launch a thorough investigation.

10. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists that the Africa Cup of Nations isn’t comparable to major tournaments like the World Cup or Champions League, sparking heated debates.