Nigeria Newspapers: Top 10 stories for October 27, 2025
Good morning, here is the summary of Top 10 stories in Nigeria Today
1. Troops Neutralise 10 Terrorists in Borno
Troops under Operation Hadin Kai have confirmed the neutralisation of 10 terrorists and the seizure of arms, ammunition, and equipment in fresh clashes along the Gamboru–Dikwa–Marte axis.
2. Tanker Overturns on Niger Road
A petrol-laden tanker en route from Lagos to Kano overturned on the Lambata-Lapai-Agaie Road in Niger State in the early hours, sparking fear among residents about potential fire and environmental hazards.
3. Five Teens Die in Boat Tragedy in Gombe
A boat accident in Nafada town, Gombe State, claimed the lives of five teenagers ages between 15 and 18, while on a local water crossing on Saturday.
4. Gas Explosion Rages Through Lagos Market
A gas explosion tore through part of Orisunmibare Market in Orile-Iganmu, Lagos, destroying several shops and sending people fleeing. Miraculously, no deaths were reported.
5. 7 Suspected Cultists Arrested Ahead of Anambra Poll
In Anambra State, police arrested 7 individuals allegedly being groomed for election-related violence during their initiation ceremony in a bush near Obinagu, Abagana LGA.
6. NDLEA Arrests Pretty Mike in Lagos Drug Raid
NDLEA operatives stormed Proxy Night Club in Victoria Island, Lagos, arresting socialite Mike “Pretty Mike” Nwogu and over 100 others, seizing quantities of illicit substances including Loud and laughing gas.
7. Dangote Refinery to Double Output
Aliko Dangote has announced plans to expand his refinery’s daily production from 650,000 barrels to 1.4 million barrels per day, positioning it as the world’s largest single facility.
8. Senior Citizen Arrested with 4.7 kg Skunk in Abia
The NDLEA arrested a 75-year-old man in Ovum village, Abia State, found in possession of 4.7 kg of skunk; another 60-year-old suspect was also arrested with 225g in the same LGA.
9. PBAT Movement Distances Tompolo from Kanu Ultimatum
The leadership of PBAT Door To Door Movement, a pro-Tinubu group, declared that their Grand Patron, Tompolo, is not involved in a purported 21-day ultimatum demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
10. Constitution Review Panel Approves Six New States
Nigeria’s Joint Parliamentary Committee on Constitution Review has endorsed the creation of six additional states, signaling a major move in national restructuring.
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