Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 30th January, 2025

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

1. Atiku Calls Tinubu “Desperate Politician”
   Atiku Abubakar has described President Bola Tinubu as a desperate politician, accusing him of turning the APC into a tool for his personal will. He also criticized Tinubu for appointing loyalists to key state institutions.

2. NLC Organizes Nationwide Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike
   The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest on February 4 to oppose a 50% increase in telecom tariffs, calling it a direct attack on the working class amid ongoing economic struggles.

3. Gani Adams Opposes Sharia Law in Southwest
   Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, warned against the introduction of Sharia law in the Southwest, asserting that it contradicts Yoruba culture and religious beliefs, and calling Nigeria a secular nation.

4. PDP Decries Internal Crisis, Slams APC Over Economic Policies
   The PDP expressed concerns over internal party crises and the economic pressure placed on Nigerians by the APC’s policies. The party called for policy reversals and emphasized unity within its ranks.

5. Max Air Suspended for Three Months Following Kano Airport Incident
   Max Air’s domestic operations have been suspended for three months following a tyre burst incident at Kano Airport. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced a comprehensive safety audit during the suspension.

6. APC Expels Aregbesola for Anti-Party Activities
   Rauf Aregbesola, former Minister of Interior, was expelled from the APC due to anti-party activities. His faction’s role in the 2022 Osun gubernatorial loss led to his expulsion from the party.

7. Damagum Warns PDP Leaders to Avoid Personal Ambitions
   PDP Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum warned party leaders against actions that could exacerbate internal divisions, urging them to prioritize the party’s unity over personal ambitions.

8. House of Reps Denies Alleged Bribery Scheme from Universities
   The House of Representatives denied claims that lawmakers were demanding bribes from university vice-chancellors for approving 2025 budget allocations, calling the allegations baseless and accusing university leaders of poor governance.

9. Labour Party Blasts Atiku Over ₦50 Million Bribe Allegation
   The Labour Party criticized Atiku Abubakar for alleging that President Tinubu’s administration bribed opposition parties with ₦50 million ahead of the 2027 election, demanding proof of the claim.

10. Peter Obi Clarifies Position on Coalition for 2027 Election
    Peter Obi clarified that he is not against forming a coalition ahead of the 2027 election but stressed that any alliance must prioritize the welfare and progress of ordinary Nigerians, rejecting power-grabbing tactics.