The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Friday, September 5

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country.

1. ‘I know where the bandits are, but I am helpless’, Zamfara Gov blames Abuja for the endless murder

The Governor of Dauda Lawal from the state of Zamfara has issued a burdensome revelation, stating that he knew the exact exact leader of the bandit who terrorized the country but could not act because the security agent who was placed in Zamfara only received orders from Abuja. Read more

2. Tinubu departs from Abuja to leave 10 days in Europe in the midst of supervision of frequent overseas trips

Football President Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja today, September 4, for Europe to start the annual leave of 2025, the president was announced on Thursday. Read more

3. Inec revealed 27,817 several registrations in Anambra

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) has found 27,817 several registrations from the Sustainable Voter Registration that had just been concluded at Anambra Stateread

4. Amnesty International demands an investigation of murder in Southeast of Nigeria

Amnesty International on Thursday urged the federal government to investigate widespread murder, forced disappearances, and other human rights violations in the southeast. Read more

5. Benjamin Hundeyin appointed a new Nigerian police spokesman

Police Inspector General, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Benjamin Hundeyin as a new generation public relations officer.

Also read: Inec reveals 27,817 several registrations in Anambra

6. Nigerian Defense Spokesman claimed that troops were killed by terrorists, arrested 85 others in August

The defense headquarters claimed that on Thursday the troops were deployed to various theater operations killed several terrorists throughout the country in August. Read more

7. FG Records ₦ 20.59Trn income in eight months because the non-minian sector dominates the collection

The Presidential on Wednesday announced that the federal government produced ₦ 20.59 trillion in revenue between January and August 2025, with the non-miny sector contributing majority shares. Read more

8. Customer harassment: FCCPC becomes difficult to fight loan applications, slamming N100M fines on violators

The Federal Consumer Competition and Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a strict regulation to curb harassment, data violations, and other unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. Read more

9. May Edochie sued Yinka Theisen to ₦ 500m, slapping a former lawyer with ₦ 1 billion lawsuit

Entrepreneur and wife isolated from Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, May Edochie, has launched twin legal battles, demanding a large compensation for alleged defamation and violation of trust. Read more

10. The US defends a mass visa replacement, reminding citizens in Nigeria about security issues

The United States government has maintained its sustainable revocation of the legitimate visa issued to the Nigerians, describing the step as a step needed to protect national security. Read more