The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Tuesday, September 2

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country.

1. The sentence of the Finnish Court Simon Ekpa for six years in prison for terrorism

The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Monday punished a leader who claimed to be from the Biafra Indigenous People (Ipob), Simon Ekpa, for six years in prison for crimes related to terrorism. Read more

2. Why El-Rufai, others plan against Tinubu-Presenidencies

The presidency was alleged on Monday that the former Governor of the State of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, and other opposition elements planned to fight the President of Bola Tinubu, because they were ruled out by the current administration. Read more

3. Wike Defending the LG Rivers Election, accusing Atiku, Obi wrongly interpreted the law

The Minister of Federal Capital Region (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has greatly defended the behavior of the new regional government election completed in the state of Rivers, on the grounds that the election was held in the provisions of emergency government and supported by constitutional authority. Read more

4. 2027 Presidential: Jonathan rejects Keyamo, Odinkalu for the feasibility debate

Former President of Goodluck Jonathan has rejected criticism from the Minister of the Airline, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and human rights lawyers, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, who has warned that the 2027 presidential offer who speculated will face constitutional obstacles.

5. Doctors Population threatens new demands for unresolved demands

The Nigerian Resident Doctor Association (NARD) has given the federal government and institutions related to 10-day ultimatum to meet its extraordinary demands or face national strikes.

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6. The Nigerian government to pursue further action against Simon Ekpa after the Finnish court sentence

The federal government has vowed to take additional steps to the Separatist Agitator and Prime Minister of Biafra who proclaimed himself, Simon Ekpa, followed his belief in the charges related to terrorism by the Finnish Court. Read more

7. NGX: The equity market starts Sunday with N363BN losses for investors

The Nigerian equity market began the week and new moon in the red zone on Monday, September 1, 2025, because investors lost N363 billion after five hours of trading. Read more

8. Union Bank of Nigeria completed the merger with Titan Trust Bank

Union Bank of Nigeria, one of the longest financial institutions established in the country, on Monday announced the success of completing its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, followed the approval of the Nigerian Central Bank (CBN). Read more

9. Six killed, nine injured in a fatal accident at Lekki -Epe Expressway

The tragic road accident at the Ibeju bus stop along the Lekki -pe Expressway has claimed six lives and caused nine others to be seriously injured after a truck crashed into a commercial bus. Read more

10. Chukwueze Join Iwobi, Bassey in Fulham by Loan

Super Eagles striker Samuel Chukwueze has joined his national teammates Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey in Fulham when he lent loans from AC Milan.