Nigerian Newspaper Headlines, Naija News For Saturday 11th October 2025

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines And Naija News For Saturday 11th October 2025.

1. The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of four soldiers during the recent insurgent attack on the Military Super Camp at Ngamdu, located along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway. In a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Army said the troops successfully repelled the attackers despite intense gunfire.

2. The Super Eagles on Friday defeated Lesotho 2 -1 in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles took the lead from the penalty spot with Captain Troost-Ekong scoring. Akor Adams doubled the lead with his debut goal.

3. Reports emerged on Friday indicating that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State, will defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, next week. Mbah and Diri were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

4. The Naira on Friday appreciated to N1,480 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,487 per dollar on Thursday. Likewise, the Naira appreciated to N1,458 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

5. The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued nine kidnapped victims, including women and children, who were abducted months ago from Kushe Makaranta in Kagarko Local Government Area of the state. The victims were freed following sustained joint operations by the police, military, and operatives of the Department of State Services, according to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan.

6. Sen. Gabriel Suswam, a two-time former Benue governor, said he had no plans to decamp to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Suswam dispelled the rumours in a statement by his media aide, Mr Bede Bartholomew, on Friday, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi.

7. The Peoples Democratic Party has urged the Senate to ensure due diligence in screening Prof. Joash Amupitan, nominated as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, gave the advice during a news conference on Friday in Abuja. He urged Prof. Amupitan to prioritise the sustenance of democracy and rebuild public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system.

8. The Police Command in Katsina State said it has apprehended 168 suspects in connection with 105 reported cases across the state in September. The Command’s spokesman, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, made the disclosure at a press briefing on the achievement of the command on Friday in Katsina.

9. An Ondo State Magistrate Court sitting in Akure the state capital, has ordered for the remand of a man, Ahmed Toheed, for allegedly raping and killing his grandmother, Mrs Mulikat Sanni, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The defendant was arrested by the men of the state Police Command after allegedly committing the offence on September 29, 2025 at Onisere Street of the community.

10. The Nigerian Air Force has launched an investigation into claims that one of its airstrikes on illegal refining sites in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State may have mistakenly hit a local gin distillery. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal crude oil refining clusters in the Niger Delta region.