Good morning, Nigeria! You’re welcome to the Lagos Post Online News Roundup of today’s top newspaper headlines for Wednesday, October 29th, 2025.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), the current ruling party, has announced that discussions are at an advanced stage with at least four incumbent governors from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), who are considering defecting to the APC before the close of 2025.
APC’s National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH Newspaper.
He listed the governors of Plateau, Taraba, Rivers, and Abia (LP) as those being courted by the party, stressing that their defection was “highly possible” in the coming weeks.
The Naira saw an appreciation in the parallel market yesterday, reaching N1,487 per dollar, an increase from N1,491 per dollar recorded on Monday.
The Naira also strengthened against the dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), reaching N1,447 per dollar.
Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), showed that the exchange rate for the Naira fell to N1,447 per dollar from N1,452.5 per dollar on Monday, indicating N5.5 appreciation for the Naira.
The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has submitted a N780.59 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. Dubbed the ‘Budget of Inclusive Growth’, it aims to build upon the successes of his administration’s ‘People First’ philosophy.
Presenting the Appropriation Bill before lawmakers on Tuesday in Calabar, Otu said he approached the exercise ‘with a profound sense of duty, obligation, and determination to the development of our dear state’.
He described the annual budget presentation as more than a bureaucratic ritual, calling it ‘a sacred social contract between government and the governed — a public declaration of collective intent to enhance the well-being of our people’.
The Federal Government is reviewing 170 applications from foreigners who wish to become Nigerian citizens.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in Abuja during a review meeting of the Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship, which he chairs.
Tunji-Ojo described Nigerian citizenship as a privilege reserved for individuals of proven integrity and character, stressing that it must be earned rather than granted arbitrarily.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent WhatsApp messages. These messages advertise fake e-auction and “quick purchase” opportunities, falsely claiming affiliation with the service. The NCS advises the public to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to these scams.
In a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, the service said it had become aware of a WhatsApp number,’ 234 814 732 3739′, impersonating its officers and misleading unsuspecting citizens with false claims of representing the NCS.
‘Please be informed that this number does NOT belong to the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The Edo State Government has given a one-week deadline to former Deputy Governor Engr. Godwin Omobayo to return all government property and assets that remain in his possession.
Omobayo was sworn in on 8 April 2024 by Chief Judge Daniel Okungbowa following his nomination by the then Governor Godwin Obaseki, who had a fallout with his deputy, Comrade Phillip Shaibu.
Shaibu had earlier been impeached by the state House of Assembly but was later reinstated by the court, making Omobayo’s tenure illegal.
The Senate will screen, on Wednesday (tomorrow), the newly appointed service chiefs nominated by President Bola Tinubu as part of sweeping changes to Nigeria’s military leadership.
In a letter read on the floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary, Tinubu urged lawmakers to give “expeditious consideration” to the appointments.
The President named General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff; Major General Waheedi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff; Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke as Chief of Air Staff; and Major General Emmanuel Undiendeye as Chief of Defence Intelligence..
Prominent Nigerian oil and gas service firm, Nestoil Limited, has been placed under receivership by a consortium of Nigerian banks. This action follows a debt dispute reportedly valued at $1 billion.
The takeover followed a Federal High Court order obtained on October 22, 2025, in Lagos.
Justice D. I. Dipeolu granted a Mareva injunction, an asset-freeze order, empowering First Trustees Limited and its subsidiary, FBNQuest Merchant Bank, to assume control of Nestoil’s assets.
When popular musician, Zlatan Ibile, became a father at just 25, it wasn’t fame or awards that defined him; it was fear.
The rapper, known for his energetic street anthems and bold personality, opened up about how welcoming his son five years ago completely reshaped his life and mindset.
In a recent episode of ‘Is This A Safe Space? podcast, Zlatan shared that fatherhood came with both joy and panic. He admitted that he wasn’t fully prepared for the sudden responsibilities that came with being a dad: paying rent in London, providing for his child, and managing the uncertainty of fame.
Nigeria’s women’s national football team, the 10-time African champions, Super Falcons, has qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This comes after a 3-1 aggregate victory over the Benin Republic, despite a 1-1 draw in their recent match in Abeokuta.
Defender Ashley Plumptre opened the scoring with her first goal for Nigeria in the 13th minute, but it didn’t set the tone for a whitewash as Yasminath Djibril levelled matters in the second half.
The Super Falcons had secured a 2-0 win during the first leg in Lome, Togo, last Friday, and it was enough cushion for them after the visitors fought for a point in Abeokuta.
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