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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 25th February, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 25th February 2025

  1. Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai clarified on Arise TV that his rejection for a ministerial role was due to President Tinubu changing his mind not because of any National Assembly decision.

  2. President Tinubu announced plans to set up a committee to align the national census budget with current financial realities, with input from the National Population Commission and the National Identity Management Commission.

  3. The Kano chapter of the NNPP has suspended Senator Kawu Sumaila along with three other members for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities by associating with figures like Ganduje and Barau.

  4. Minister of Works David Umahi has directed Federal Controllers to enforce proper road construction methods—milling and overlaying asphalt—while warning contractors against using funds for palliative works.

  5. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has given the government a 7-day ultimatum to clear a ₦100 billion bridging debt, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to fuel scarcity nationwide.

  6. The federal government has postponed the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy meeting in Osun State due to uncertainties and security concerns arising from the local government crisis.

  7. Lucky Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the democratically elected Governor of Ondo State and announced the pardon of 43 convicts during his inauguration ceremony.

  8. Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, pleaded for help in a video as kidnappers set a ₦100 million ransom deadline and threatened his life.

  9. Rumors that the Senate had summoned Brekete Family host Ahmad Isa have been debunked by the media aide to Senate President Akpabio, confirming no such summons was issued.

  10. Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini reminded striker Ademola Lookman that his goalscoring form improved after joining the club, addressing tensions that arose after a missed penalty in a high-stakes match.

Agbenu James

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