Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, October 8

Here are the top 10 news stories across the country.

1. Minister of Science, Uche Nnaji, resigns over certificate forgery story

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from his post.Read more

2. Umahi assured that the court case will not stop the coastal highway project

Minister of Public Works, Dave Umahi, has appealed to the Nigerian diaspora community not to be discouraged by the ongoing legal dispute involving WinHomes Estate.Read more

3. Okpebholo condemned the implementation of unfinished projects by Obaseki in Edo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, expressed displeasure over the incomplete implementation of projects by the Godwin Obaseki administration.Read more

4. NUPENG slams Oshiomhole as ‘workers’ Judas Iscariot’ for supporting Dangote in labor dispute

The Nigerian Oil and Natural Gas Workers Union (NUPENG) has launched a scathing attack on Senator Adams Oshiomhole, branding him the “Judas Iscariot of the union” for his criticism of the Oil and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its confrontation with Dangote Refinery.Read more

5. Yakubu steps aside, Agbamuche-Mbu takes over as acting chairman of INEC

While the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Mahmoud Yakubu is on final leave, the National Commissioner at the commission, May Agbamuche-Mbu, has taken over the duties as Acting Chairman of the Commission.Read in full

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6. ADC’s mission besides securing power in 2027 —Mark

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, said on Tuesday that his party’s mission is more than just achieving power in 2027.Read more

7. Nigerian government rules out budget extension

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, on Tuesday ruled out expanding the budget in the country’s fiscal space this year.Read more

8. FCCPC drops criminal charges against MultiChoice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday withdrew criminal charges filed against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top officials after the parties resolved their differences.Read more

9. University workers protested unpaid salaries, others on Thursday

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational Institutions and Associations (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has directed its members to commence a one-day protest over unresolved grievances on Thursday.Read more

10. UniJos will host the 27th NUGA Games

The 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) is scheduled to take place at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) from November 6 to 16, 2025.Read more