Good morning, Nigeria! You’re welcome to the Lagos Post Online News Roundup of today’s top newspaper headlines for Tuesday, October 7th, 2025.
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has declared Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), persona non grata. This decision stems from Oshiomhole’s recent comments regarding the strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).
NUPENG accused the former labour leader of betraying workers by “rationalising victimisation” against over 800 engineers allegedly dismissed from the Dangote Refinery.
Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, Oshiomhole had described the PENGASSAN strike, which was suspended last Wednesday, as “ill-considered.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated an immediate review of the 2026 Hajj fares, instructing the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to promptly establish new, reduced rates within two days.
The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, conveyed the directive on Monday during a meeting with NAHCON’s management and board members at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Speaking after the meeting, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadeija, said the move was aimed at easing the financial burden on intending pilgrims.
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has demanded increased transparency from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding its operations.
Speaking on Monday in Abuja during a panel discussion on the titled: “Innovation in electoral technology 2015-2025,” Aregbesola submitted that Nigeria must change the process of choosing who becomes INEC Chairman.
He observed that, as things stand, there is too much power in the hands of a single individual in managing the affairs of INEC as well as the outcome of elections in the country, and this has to change.
Thousands of demonstrators in Kaduna on Monday staged a mass protest that brought traffic to a standstill in key areas. The protest aimed to support the Dangote Refinery, with participants accusing a powerful oil import cartel and certain labor movement factions of conspiring to undermine Nigeria’s domestic refining goals.
The march, organised under the banner of Partners for National Economic Progress (PANEP), was themed “National Unity Against Sabotage: Reclaiming Our Petroleum Sector for the People.”
Protesters called on the Federal Government to act swiftly to “protect the multibillion-dollar refinery from systematic attacks” allegedly engineered by vested import interests.
An application has been filed with the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to prevent former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
Daily Post reports that a suit was filed on Monday by a legal practitioner, Mr. Johnmary Chukwukasi Jideobi, urging the court to issue a perpetual injunction restraining Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party for nomination as a presidential candidate.
The plaintiff also sought an order barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting or publishing Jonathan’s name as a candidate in the forthcoming election.
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has urged for increased restraint in managing the dispute between Dangote Refinery and oil workers, represented by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).
He stated that Dangote Refinery is a national asset that must be protected.
Speaking on Monday in Abuja at the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES31), Shettima minced no words when he declared that Aliko Dangote is more than an individual; he’s an institution.
France was thrown into renewed political disarray with the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday. His 27-day tenure marks him as the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history.
Lecornu, a former defence minister, tendered his resignation on Monday morning, only hours after unveiling his new cabinet on Sunday evening.
The Élysée Palace reports that the resignation was accepted by President Emmanuel Macron, who now faces renewed political uncertainty.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu concluded a ten-day working visit to Lagos State, returning to Abuja on Monday.
This was made known in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Recall that Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday, September 26, after attending the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, in Ibadan.
The Minister of Power and an All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared that his 2027 ambition is not driven by personal or selfish interests.
Adelabu said his desire to become governor was rooted in his love for the poor, the less privileged, and the general population of Oyo State.
In a video trending on Sunday, the minister explained that his journey in politics had taught him patience and resilience.
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has officially released his much-anticipated album, Industry Machine, a 23-track project that showcases a fusion of hip-hop and Afrobeats. The album, which dropped on October 5, 2025, boasts high-profile collaborations with Wizkid, Davido, Skepta, and Seun Kuti, among other big names in the African and global music scenes.
Produced by Telz and P.Priime, Industry Machine delivers a rich blend of rhythms and lyrical depth that highlight Odumodublvck’s evolution as one of Nigeria’s most versatile rappers. The album’s sonic diversity and star lineup have sparked excitement across social media and streaming platforms.Within hours of its release, Industry Machine shot to the top of Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart, marking another milestone in Odumodublvck’s career. The standout track, ‘Big Time’ featuring Wizkid, debuted impressively at No. 9 on the Top Songs chart, with fans and critics alike praising Wizkid’s energetic and dynamic verse.
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