The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday, September 10

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country.

1. Melaye Counter Presidency, Nigeria’s debt profile is ‘sustainable’ despite the depreciation of naira

The president has rejected criticism by the former West Kogi Senator, Dino Melaye, for the increase in Nigerian debt profile, describing his statement as a sensational rather than factual. Read more

2. Peter Obi reduces the collapse of the Nigerian textile industry, calling for an urgent resurrection

Former Governor of the State Anambra and 2023 Presidential Candidates for the Labor Party, Peter Obi, have increased concerns about the collapse of the textile industry that used to develop in Nigeria, warning that the decline is a striking example of the country’s wasted economic potential.

3. Help as Nupeng suspended attack

Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (Nupeng) has suspended the ongoing national strike on the battle with the dangote group.

4. Representatives summon the Minister above over the Abuja Train/Kaduna DeleaAilment

The DPR Committee for Land Transportation has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, to appear on the Steam of the Abuja -Kaduna train.

5. PDP tells Natasha to ignore the direction of the national assembly about the start

The Democratic People’s Party (PDP) on Tuesday asked Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uuduaghan, to ignore the steps of the National Assembly to stop him from continuing in parliament. Read more

6. TUC rejects the proposed tax 5% for petroleum products, threatening national resistance

The Nigerian Labor Union Congress (TUC) has strongly opposed the federal government’s plan to introduce a five percent tax for petroleum products, describing this step as a “careless proposal” and “economic crime” against citizens who have been burdened by an increase in living costs. Read more.

7. Naicom Order Insurance Company to submit a recapitalization plan on 30 September

The National Insurance Commission (Naicom) has ordered all insurance and reinsurance companies in Nigeria to submit their recapitalization plan on September 30. Read more

8. The Nigerian government overrides the 5% fuel tax enforcement

The federal government on Tuesday put aside the 5%petroleum product tax enforcement.

9. Police Save Egyptians who were kidnapped in Oyo

Police Operations in the State of Oyo have saved the Egyptians again

10. Big blows for Nigeria after Draw vs S’Africa in an important W’CUP qualification

Super Eagles of Nigeria drew 1-1 against Bafana Bafana South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday night. Read more