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

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

1. President Bola Tinubu urged South-South leaders to respect judicial rulings in resolving the Rivers State political conflict between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and ex-Governor Nyesom Wike.

2. Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleged that the ruling party is behind internal crises in opposition parties to distract them from political activities.

3. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike supervised the demolition of structures in Gishiri, Abuja, sparking protests from residents who threw stones before police intervened with teargas.

4. Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reported her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), alleging gender-based oppression in the Nigerian Senate.

5. The House of Representatives directed the NCC to block access to pornographic websites, citing moral and religious concerns.

6. Dele Momodu declared that Atiku Abubakar is the only politician bold enough to confront President Tinubu, dismissing Peter Obi as lacking political courage.

7. A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo criticized El-Rufai’s move to SDP, accusing him of marginalizing Igbos and Christians during his tenure as Kaduna Governor.

8. Singer Spyro dismissed speculations that he is the father of BBNaija star Nengi’s newborn, calling Nigerians “ignorant” for spreading baseless rumors.

9. Arsenal’s Martinelli, Timber, and Sterling are one yellow card away from suspension ahead of their quarter-final clash against either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid.

10. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, featuring key players like Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and William Troost-Ekong.