Nigeria Newspapers: top 10 stories in Nigeria Today — October 30, 2025
Good morning, here’s the summary of 10 stories in Nigeria today:
1. Tinubu revokes earlier pardons after backlash
President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the pardon earlier granted to 175 convicts, including suspects in drug, kidnapping, and fraud cases, ordering a review of the clemency list after widespread public outrage.
2. Service Chiefs vow security transformation
During Senate and House screenings Wednesday, Nigeria’s new Service Chiefs pledged to reform the security sector via foreign cooperation, domestic arms production, welfare improvements, and stronger inter-agency synergy.
3. Pastor re-arraigned over alleged indecent treatment
A pastor and legal practitioner, Aka-Bashorun Olawale Akanni, was re-arraigned at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja on a one-count charge of indecent treatment of a 14-year-old girl, per state government filings.
4. EFCC arraigns MT Ostria, three individuals for PMS theft
The EFCC has arraigned vessel MT Ostria and three individuals at an Ikeja court on charges of conspiracy and stealing more than 13 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit valued at about ₦12 billion.
5. Court forfeits $49,700 recovered from ex-INEC official
A Federal High Court in Abuja permanently forfeited $49,700 seized from Dr. Nura Ali, a former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, ordering its transfer to the federal government. (Reported in national legal news briefs)
6. House approves Tinubu’s $2.35bn borrowing request
The House of Representatives granted President Tinubu’s request to borrow $2.35 billion for the 2025 budget and to issue a $500 million sovereign sukuk to support infrastructure funding.
7. Senator Agadaga defects from PDP to APC
Senator Benson Agadaga (Bayelsa East) announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing internal conflict, and formally joined the All Progressives Congress.
8. FG releases ₦2.3bn to clear university arrears
The federal government has disbursed ₦2.3 billion to public universities to settle backlogs in staff salaries and promotions under Batch 8 payments.
9. Drug peddler jailed in Ibadan over cannabis, meth case
A Federal High Court in Ibadan sentenced Sunday Akande to four years in prison for peddling 360g of cannabis and 2g of methamphetamine, following prosecution by NDLEA.
10. House orders arrest of JAMB officials amid hearing walkout
Tensions in the House of Representatives peaked as lawmakers directed the arrest of JAMB officials who abruptly walked out during a committee session investigating examination body operations.
That’s all for today’s headlines. Stay with Lens News for clear, factual updates as they unfold.
