Top 10 Nigerian newspapers summary for this Wednesday morning

Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.

1. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has launched a major overhaul of its leadership structure, resulting in the dismissal of several top officials closely associated with former Group CEO Mele Kyari, who was relieved of his position earlier this month.

2. Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, firmly declared that his country would “never” submit to the United States as he celebrated a federal election win early Tuesday.

3. The Federal Government has again refuted fresh allegations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved plans for a French military base in Nigeria.

4. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the appointment of 168 individuals into various advisory and support capacities, aimed at improving inclusive governance and deepening community engagement across the state.

5. The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to Friday, May 2, 2025, following the conclusion of direct examination of the Federal Government’s first witness.

6. Nigerian-American model and influencer Sandra Benede yesterday became a trending topic on social media platforms across Nigeria following claims that an explicit video allegedly involving her has surfaced online.

7. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has revealed that newspaper organisations in Nigeria owe retired journalists more than N1.3 billion in unremitted pension contributions.

8. The Russian government has expressed readiness to assist Nigeria in strengthening its counter-terrorism operations by sharing newly developed tactics and strategies.

9. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday took into custody well-known Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, popularly known as E-Money, over allegations of Naira abuse.

10. The EFCC yesterday arrested businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday. She was detained around 5 a.m. after arriving from London.