Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 15th April, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 15th April, 2025

1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the deadly attack in Plateau State, which left over 40 dead. He has issued directives to Governor Mutfwang to ensure swift intervention and lasting peace.

2. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected joining any coalition aimed at unseating President Tinubu in the 2027 elections. PDP’s Chairman Bala Mohammed emphasized the party’s openness to welcoming others but not forming a coalition.

3. Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has expressed frustration after the Benue State government blocked his planned visit to IDP camps. He reflected on the political challenges he has faced and the importance of his humanitarian outreach.

4. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has rejected claims from Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, for a refund of ₦300 million paid for hosting the 2025 AGC. The NBA clarified the payment was a gift and not tied to hosting rights.

5. Nigeria’s 23 electricity generation companies have warned of a possible nationwide blackout due to over ₦4 trillion in unpaid debts, which threaten the stability of the country’s power sector.

6. PDP chieftain Bode George has denied that Atiku Abubakar is the party’s leader, stating that if Atiku becomes the 2027 presidential candidate, it would spell the end for the party.

7. The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, has been suspended following allegations of sexual harassment. The suspension came after dissatisfaction with the initial handling of the case by the university council.

8. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports claiming they owed the late Christian Chukwu, the former Super Eagles captain, $128,000. NFF insists there is no such debt in their records.

9. Nigerian singer Portable has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre for failing to meet the bail conditions in his defamation case. He was granted bail but could not fulfill the requirements set by the court.

10. Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has criticized her colleague Eniola Badmus after a clash at a movie premiere. Laide accused Eniola of ingratitude, reminding her of how she helped her early in her career and invested her own money in her success.