Good morning, Nigeria! You’re welcome to the Lagos Post Online News Roundup of today’s top newspaper headlines for Saturday, August 30th, 2025.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asserted that former President Goodluck Jonathan would be unable to defeat President Bola Tinubu should he choose to contest the 2027 election.
The party contended that Nigeria has progressed beyond the politics of sentiment, nostalgia, and symbolism, which characterize Jonathan’s electoral appeal.
The Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, made the declaration in a statement released on Friday, amid speculation that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is persuading Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidency on its platform.
A Human rights lawyer, Festus Ogun, has filed a lawsuit against Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Ogun alleges that the Governor violated his fundamental rights by blocking him on his verified 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account.
In the suit marked FHC/L/CS/1739/25, which was shared by Ogun on Friday via his Facebook page, he said the governor’s decision to block him since 2021 was triggered by his “constructive criticisms” and “demand for accountability” over the October 2020 #EndSARS killings.
“In 2021, I noticed that the Governor blocked me on his official X handle @jidesanwoolu owing to my constructive criticisms of his policies and demand for accountability in respect of the October 2020 #EndSARS Massacre,” Ogun wrote.
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has refuted claims that he is aiming for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice-presidential slot in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Mohammed insisted that he is not withdrawing from the presidential race because of his interest in the vice presidency.
Addressing the party’s zoning decision, he stated that he is willing to give his maximum support to whoever gets the slot.
Music enthusiasts can now enjoy Tiwa Savage‘s highly anticipated fourth studio album, “This One Is Personal.” The Nigerian superstar has officially unveiled her latest work.
The 15-track project was released on all major streaming platforms on Friday, marking another milestone in Savage’s illustrious career.
Prior to the album’s release, the 45-year-old singer spoke candidly about the creative process during an Instagram Live session, sharing the challenges she faced in bringing the project to life.
The Presidency confirmed that Nigerians would pay a mandatory prepaid customs duty of $80 or its naira equivalent on postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States.
The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, who made the clarification, however, explained that the payment stems from a recent policy change by the U.S. Government under the Executive Order on “Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries.”
He clarified that the policy did not originate from the Tinubu government, and Nigeria is not the only country subject to the new policies.
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the state government to increase the minimum wage for workers to ₦150,000, attributing the necessity to the elevated cost of living in the state.
The NLC demand comes in the wake of recent wage increases announced by the governments of Imo and Ebonyi states.
Lagos NLC Chairperson, Funmi Sesi, said the current ₦85,000 minimum wage in the state no longer meets the economic realities faced by workers, particularly in terms of accommodation, transport, feeding, and utilities.
The Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s recent increase in international passport fees.
The former Governor of Anambra State said it shows how detached the Bola Tinubu administration is from the plight of ordinary Nigerians.
Sharing on his verified 𝕏 formerly Twitter account, Peter Obi described the policy as yet another example of misplaced priorities.
Former Senator Kabiru Marafa has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Mafara made the announcement in a video clip, speaking in Hausa, where he addressed his supporters.
The former lawmaker accused the ruling party of betraying its members and being deeply divided in Zamfara state, adding that he had had extensive consultations with party members over the past two days regarding the APC’s performance over the last two years.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Bode George, has issued a warning that extending the state of emergency in Rivers State past September 18 could lead to a crisis among the state’s populace.
The former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, South, issued the warning while speaking on “Frontline”, a political programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu.
Asked on the possibility of President Bola Tinubu extending the emergency rule after September 18, George said, “Never, never! It will be a case of yanga dey sleep, wahala go wake am. The people will not accept because you are shortchanging them. They had an election and they had somebody elected. That young Administrator should just leave and go home. We are pleading because there would be a day after governance. How will you want to be remembered? This thing is not personal.”
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his international travels aim to restore Nigeria’s global standing and secure beneficial opportunities for its citizens.
Te President stated this in a post on his official 𝕏 handle on Thursday, shortly after returning from diplomatic visits to Japan and Brazil.
Tinubu expressed satisfaction with what he described as “productive engagements” with world leaders and international business communities.
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