Newspapers reported on a variety of topics ranging from preparations for the 2027 genrral elections by Political parties, Stakeholders and the election management body, INEC to the economic challenges facing Nigerians....
Newspapers reported on a variety of topics ranging from preparations for the 2027 genrral elections by Political parties, Stakeholders and the election management body, INEC to the economic challenges facing Nigerians.
Other issues like the ongoing efforts to salvage what is left of the crashed NAF 931 ATR 32 Aircraft at Igbokoda also got prominent mentions.
1. The Punch on its front page lead repprted on the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja.
The All Progressives Congress on Wednesday inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, expressing confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s record and reforms while rallying party leaders and politicians from other political parties to secure his re-election.
The inauguration held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, drew opposition figures who pledged to back his re-election bid.
They include Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Anambra Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Read more in The Punch
2. The Nationbin its front page lead reports on the vow by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to abandon governance for campaign.
The re-election campaign will not stop governance because the economy needs all hands on the plough, the President declared yesterday.
3. The Guardian in its front page lead focuses on Democrstic participation and the hurdles needed to enhance and improve it as the 2027 elections draw near.
Nigeria’s 103.4 million registered voters present a formidable opportunity for democratic participation, but the country’s declining election turnout raises a critical question: how many will exercise their franchise in 2027?
From insecurity and economic hardship to distrust of electoral institutions and political disillusionment, several factors could determine whether millions of eligible citizens make their way to polling units or remain on the sidelines of the electoral process.
Announcing the significant increase in the number of registered voters, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed that the North-West and South-West geopolitical zones recorded the highest numbers of registered voters, while the South-East had the lowest. The commission put the 2026 national voter register at 103,428,715. Read more in The Guardian
4. The Daily Trust in one of lead stories reports on the spat over record in offoce between the APC and former Atiku Abubakar who is the Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has criticised former Vice-President and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Keyamo was reacting to the post by Atiku on his verified X account where he accused Tinubu of making lives expensive for Nigerians.
Keyamo recalled the liquidation of the Nigeria Airways and how the pensioners were left without pay, saying the Tinubu administration was now addressing the outstanding pension and gratuity liabilities owed to former employees of the defunct national carrier, 22 years after the airline was liquidated. Read more in Daily Trust
5. The Nigerian in its Entertainment lead reports on the confirmation of the death of popular Gospel artiste Toluwanisings.
Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues on social media.
The singer’s family announced his death in a statement shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday, revealing that he died in the early hours of the day.
The statement read, “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), who passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026.
“A dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister
“Please keep his wife, family, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time.” Read more in The Nigerian Tribune