Daily Nigerian Newspaper Headlines, 9th September 2025: Tuesday's Bulletin of Major News Outlets
Nigeria: A Week in Review
In the world of politics, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas of the House of Representatives has denied condemning borrowing by the federal government of Nigeria, clarifying his stance on the matter. Meanwhile, the Labour Party has announced that Peter Obi will not be their presidential candidate in 2027, according to Factional National Publicity Secretary Abayomi Arabambi. The Bola Tinubu-led administration has made several changes, sacking Special Adviser on Digital and Creative Economy, as well as an aide to the President serving in the office of Vice President Kashim Shettima, Fegho John Umunubo.
In sports, Coach Eric Chelle has stated his intention to select a team capable of getting all three points in the game against South Africa, aiming to improve the Eagles' chances of qualification. Captain William Troost-Ekong of the Super Eagles has expressed confidence in the team's ability to secure a win against Bafana Bafana in their forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered over 4,000 cases of 'finger blending' and AI-assisted exam fraud in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Dangote Group has agreed to allow workers of its refinery and petrochemicals to join the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
In the entertainment industry, Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has expressed her hope that her daughter would make better choices than she did and always recognise her value. Segun Ogungbe, another Nollywood actor, has responded to allegations of infidelity made by his ex-lover, stating that he was not surprised by the claims.
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected a proposed five per cent tax on petroleum products. Aruna Quadri, a Nigerian table tennis star, has lamented years of neglect by the Federal Government despite his consistent international exploits, stating that he had played 99% of his tournaments without a coach because the government failed to provide one.
In other news, the presidency has issued a warning to anyone interfacing with Umunubo in the name of President Tinubu's administration, stating that they do so at their own risk.
As always, stay tuned for more updates from Nigeria.
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