The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, has stated that being in government does not mean that political officeholders are immune to criticism.

President Donald Trump has opened the door for sanctions to be imposed on Nigeria for allegedly failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the country.

The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that its operatives fired live ammunition at protesters in Abuja during Monday's #FreeNnamdiKanu demonstration led by activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore.

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 24th October, 2025 1. Tinubu Swears In Amupitan As New INEC Chairman President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).