Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 30th March, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today,  Sunday, 30th 2025

1. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad, confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, signaling the end of Ramadan fasting. Eid-el-Fitri will be celebrated today, Sunday, March 30.

2. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, stating that his conduct in Rivers and Abuja proves he was unfit for the vice-presidential slot in the 2023 election.

3.  Ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi claimed the ongoing rift between Governor Sim Fubara and Minister Wike is about money-sharing rather than governance.

4. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers, arguing it prevented bloodshed that could have resulted from Fubara’s impeachment.

5. Former President Muhammadu Buhari called Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, praising his political contributions and reaffirming their strong relationship.

6. Amaechi alleged that Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers was meant to intimidate governors into supporting his 2027 re-election bid.

7. Southwest SDP leaders denied knowledge of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai joining their party to secure its presidential ticket for 2027.

8. Despite Governor Douye Diri’s security concerns, Nyesom Wike supporters insisted on proceeding with their planned solidarity rally in Bayelsa.

9. Coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy will be fit for the UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal, while Mbappe, Rudiger, and Vinicius Jr. await UEFA’s decision on alleged misconduct.

10. An upcoming Nigerian singer, Paul Obukowho, reportedly died in police custody in Delta State after being allegedly tortured by officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).