Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 12th February, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 12th February 2025

1. President Tinubu Orders Ministers to Provide Performance Reports

President Bola Tinubu has directed all ministers to regularly update Nigerians on their achievements and policies. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, announced that ministers will rotate weekly to hold press briefings, engaging with citizens and responding to inquiries ahead of the administration’s second anniversary.

2. Senate to Receive 2025 Budget Report This Week – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that the Committee on Appropriations will present its report on the ₦54.2 trillion 2025 budget this week. The Senate aims to finalize deliberations and approve the budget before the end of the month.

3. Nigeria Customs Suspends 4% FOB Policy Amid Public Outcry

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the controversial 4% fee on the Free On-Board (FOB) value of imports. The decision follows pressure from industry stakeholders and consultations with the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun. The NCS stated that more discussions are needed before implementing the policy.

4. PDP Rejects Suspension of Board Chairman Adolphus Wabara

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the reported suspension of its Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, by the Abia State chapter. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) declared the suspension illegal and threatened disciplinary action against those behind the move.

5. CBN to Review ATM Transaction Fees from March 1

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a review of ATM withdrawal charges, set to take effect from March 1, 2025. The move aims to address rising operational costs in the banking sector. The last revision of ATM fees occurred in 2019 when withdrawal charges were reduced from ₦65 to ₦35.

6. El-Rufai Claims Political Opponents Plan to Arrest and Detain Him

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai alleges that his political rivals are plotting his arrest and detention in the National Security Adviser’s (NSA) office. He insists he will not flee into exile, despite warnings from allies. According to him, his critics aim to intimidate him into silence, but he remains defiant.

7. Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Ends Work-From-Home Policy for Civil Servants

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revoked the work-from-home policy for public servants, effective April 1, 2025. The policy, introduced in February 2024, allowed some government employees to work remotely. However, all workers must now resume full on-site duties.

8. House of Reps Orders Suspension of Telecom Tariff Hike

The House of Representatives has directed the Minister of Communications and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to halt any planned increase in telecom tariffs. Lawmakers insist that the government must first improve service quality before implementing any price hike.

9. Tinubu Will Seek Re-Election in 2027 – APC Chairman Ganduje

APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will seek a second term in 2027. He emphasized that power will not shift to the North until 2031, reinforcing the party’s commitment to zoning and power rotation.

10. Labour Party Faces Leadership Crisis – Kenneth Okonkwo

Veteran actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has described the ongoing power struggle within the Labour Party (LP) as “anarchy.” He argues that the party lacks clear leadership, with multiple factions disputing Julius Abure’s authority as National Chairman.

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