The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday, April 16

Here are the 10 top stories that become headlines throughout the country today.

1. Once again, Atiku deplored the increasing insecurity, said the Tinubu government had failed

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar greatly criticized the federal government for its handling of the deteriorating state security crisis, describing the recent murder and attack as evidence of the “total collapse” of national security under the leadership of the Tinubu Bola President.

2. Boko Haram ‘on his last leg,’ said Information Minister Mohammed Idris

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Boko Haram has significantly weakened and approached defeat, describing terrorist groups as “standing at his last feet.” Read more

3. Ondo PDP accused the AIYDATIA government of security failure, demanding action

The Democratic Party of the People (PDP) in Ondo State has asked Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to fulfill his responsibilities to protect the life and property of the population of the state, accusing him failed in his constitutional duties in the midst of increasing insecurity.

4. Inflation of Nigerian inflation up to 24.23% in March, said NBS

The cost of living in Nigeria continues the climb up and above, with inflation rates rising to 24.23% in March 2025, according to the latest consumer price index (CPI) released by the National Statistics Bureau (NBS) on Tuesday. Read more

5. FG, State, LGAS shared N1.57TR as an income allocation for March

Three levels of government on Monday share the number of N1.57 trillion as an income allocation for March. Read more

Also read: Top 10 Stories from All Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, April 15

6. Import of PM which plummeted 30 million liters in eight months, said NMDPRA

Nigeria midstream and downstream oil regulatory authority (NMDPRA) have revealed that the popular import of Premium Motorbike (PMS), called gasoline, has plummeted from 44.6 million liters per day in August 2024 to 14.7 million liters on April 13, 2025. Read more

7. Ncos Debunks Stunning Reports at Penitentiary Center

Nigerian Penitentiary services (NCOS) have rejected the hunger report at the country’s custodian center.

8. Navy found 8 illegal bunkering sites in Ondo

The Nigerian Navy has found eight illegal bunkering locations in the Obe-Akilboye sea side in the regional government of the Ondo state.

9. Iran to continue the nuclear conversation with us in Oman

Iran and the United States will hold the next round of discussion on the controversial nuclear program in Oman.

10. PSG, Barcelona reached the Champions League semifinals

Paris St-Germain and Barcelona have advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals after seeing their quarter-finals on Tuesday night. Read more

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