Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 23rd February, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 23rd February 2025

1.  Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, amid worsening ties with the APC and a rejected ministerial nomination, met with PDP leaders—fueling speculation of a potential defection ahead of the 2027 elections.

2.  In Osun State, the PDP swept all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the 30 local government areas following a court-directed election, with Governor Ademola Adeleke praising the peaceful exercise.

3. Media personality Morayo Brown is calling for former military leader IBB to be prosecuted for his alleged role in the tragic events following the annulled 1993 presidential election, reminding Nigerians of the heavy price paid by figures like Chief Moshood Abiola.

4. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that no further South-South zonal congress will be held beyond the one in Calabar, challenging PDP’s National Working Committee to stand by the decisions already made.

5. Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore criticized IBB’s narrative in his autobiography, arguing that IBB never truly intended to hand over power but only sought a transition to civilian rule.

6. Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke refuted reports that he made negative comments about President Tinubu during the local government elections, emphasizing his ongoing support and collaboration with the federal government.

7. President Tinubu’s government announced plans to scrap the visa-on-arrival policy in favor of a stricter system involving landing and exit cards, as part of a broader effort to tighten Nigeria’s immigration controls.

8. An Assistant Superintendent of Immigration in Minna was shot and injured during a confrontation between police and hoodlums over suspected stolen construction materials, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

9. Arsenal suffered a setback against West Ham as Jarrod Bowen’s decisive goal and a contentious red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly overshadowed Arsenal’s efforts, affecting their league positioning.

10. In Sokoto, 35-year-old Hamza Samaila Surudubu was apprehended on suspicion of supplying arms to terrorists—including bandit kingpin Bello Turji—with investigations ongoing by security agencies.