Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation.
1. Presidency rebuffs Dino Melaye’s claims, affirms Nigeria’s debt remains manageable despite Naira’s decline
The Presidency has rejected the assertions made by former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye regarding Nigeria’s increasing debt levels, labeling his statements as exaggerated and lacking factual basis.
2. Peter Obi highlights the downfall of Nigeria’s textile sector, urges immediate restoration efforts
Peter Obi, ex-Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential hopeful, has expressed deep concern over the deterioration of Nigeria’s once-flourishing textile industry, emphasizing that its collapse is a stark indicator of the nation’s squandered economic opportunities.
3. NUPENG calls off strike, bringing relief to the petroleum sector
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has halted its nationwide strike that was initiated due to disputes with the Dangote Group.
4. House Committee summons Transport Minister over Abuja-Kaduna train accident
The House Committee on Land Transport has officially requested the presence of Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, to provide explanations concerning the recent derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train.
5. PDP advises Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to ignore National Assembly’s directive barring her from resuming
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has instructed Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to disregard the National Assembly’s order preventing her from taking her seat in parliament.
6. TUC opposes proposed 5% tax on fuel products, warns of nationwide protests
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned the Federal Government’s proposal to impose a five percent tax on petroleum products, branding it a “reckless measure” and “economic injustice” against citizens already burdened by inflation.
7. NAICOM mandates insurance firms to present recapitalisation strategies by September 30
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has directed all insurance and reinsurance companies operating in Nigeria to submit their recapitalisation plans by the end of September.
8. Federal Government delays implementation of 5% fuel tax
The Federal Government announced on Tuesday that it will not immediately enforce the proposed 5% Petroleum Products Tax.
9. Oyo police successfully rescue abducted Egyptian national
Law enforcement officers in Oyo State have successfully freed an Egyptian citizen who was recently kidnapped.
10. Nigeria’s Super Eagles held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in vital World Cup qualifier
In a key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday evening, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 stalemate against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.
