Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 30th December, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 30th December, 2025

1. President Tinubu Cancels $1.42 Billion, ₦5.57 Trillion NNPCL Debt To Federation Account

President Bola Tinubu has written off a large portion of the debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account.

This was made known in a recent report by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

Naija News reports that according to the report, President Tinubu wiped off about $1.42 billion and ₦5.57 trillion NNPCL debts, respectively.

This was made public in documents released by the NUPRC titled “Report of October 2025 Revenue Collection Presented at the Federation Account Allocation Committee Meeting Held on 18th November 2025”.

Based on the President’s approval, debts owed by the NNPCL to the federation account, accumulated up to December 31, 2024, have been written off while leaving current liabilities from 2025 operations under ongoing monitoring.

The commission confirmed that all accounting entries reflecting the debt cancellation have been implemented in the Federation Account.

According to the NUPRC, the Presidential approval followed recommendations from the Stakeholder Alignment Committee on the Reconciliation of Indebtedness between NNPC Ltd and the Federation, which reviewed royalty and lifting-related liabilities up to the end of 2024.

2. Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses

Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Monday, forcing the power sector to switch to emergency supply and leaving the majority of the country without electricity.

Naija News reports that the disruption caused power generation to drop sharply, creating uneven distribution across the country.

Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that total electricity generation fell drastically within an hour, dropping from 2,052.37 megawatts to just 139.92 megawatts between 2 pm and 3 pm.

This sudden decline affected the capacity of distribution companies to supply power.

Out of the 11 electricity distribution companies, only three were able to receive electricity during the collapse. Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) received 80MW, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Benin DisCo each received 20MW.

The remaining distribution companies, including Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Yola, could not access any power from the grid.

Independent monitoring confirmed that as of 3:50 pm on Monday, power supply was still limited to IBEDC, AEDC, and Benin DisCo, while the other distribution companies remained without electricity.

3. Makinde Lied About Promising To Hold PDP Down For Tinubu – Wike

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described as a blatant lie claims by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, that he promised to hold down the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

According to Wike, who spoke during a media parley on Monday, there was never a meeting of such with President Tinubu where he made such a promise.

Naija News reports that Makinde, during a recent press conference in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, took a swipe at Wike, stating that others should be allowed to freely choose who they’ll support politically.

He explained that Wike cannot dictate political choices to others.

According to Makinde, he was in a meeting with Wike, President Tinubu and a few others when the former Rivers State Governor declared that he would hold the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Tinubu in 2027.

The Oyo State Governor said Wike’s statement shocked him, and he (Makinde) won’t be part of such plans.

However, Wike has debunked such claims.

The FCT Minister added that Makinde has never called him Wike to his face.

4. 2027: ‘Nobody Is Stepping Down For Me In ADC’ – Peter Obi

The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition has agreed to work together, and nobody is stepping down for him.

Naija News reports that Peter Obi made this known during an 𝕏 Space on Sunday night.

The former Governor of Anambra State also clarified that he does not need to formally join the ADC.

According to Peter Obi, he has always been a member of the ADC and has been part of the coalition since its inception.

Obi also made it clear that he will always respect former vice president, Atiku Abubakar.

5. Presidency: Why PDP May Not Make It In 2027 – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed doubt that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will clinch the presidency in 2027.

Naija News reports that Wike, while speaking during his end-of-the-year media chat, said PDP may not make it in 2027 due to bad leadership.

According to the former Governor of Rivers State, PDP’s leadership lacks focus and commitment, stressing that with the right leadership, the party can bounce back to take over power in 2031.

6. ‘Do Not Defect To APC Which The Masses Have Rejected’ – NNPP Begs Gov. Yusuf

The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has urged Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, not to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), which the public has widely rejected.

Naija News reports that the NNPP Chairman in Kano State, Suleiman Dungurawa, during a press briefing on Monday in Kano, dismissed speculation that some party members were planning to create enmity between Yusuf and the party’s national leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Dungurawa noted that Kwankwaso does not support the ongoing political situation in the state.

The Kano NNPP chairman further advised residents of the state to remain calm and continue with their lawful activities.

Dungurawa also warned party members not to write their names on documents allegedly circulated by mischief-makers regarding the defection to the APC.

7. Anthony Joshua Hospitalised After Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has been hospitalised following a serious road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State that claimed the lives of two people.

Naija News reports that the incident happened shortly after 11am on Monday in the Makun area, when the sports utility vehicle conveying the 36-year-old boxer crashed into a stationary truck. Joshua, who was travelling in a convoy, sustained injuries described by officials as minor and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Disturbing footage shared on social media showed the British-Nigerian boxer shirtless and visibly shaken inside the badly damaged Lexus SUV, surrounded by shattered glass. In another clip, he was seen seated in an emergency vehicle while speaking with officials at the scene.

Nigerian road safety authorities confirmed that five men were involved in the collision. Joshua was seated behind the driver, alongside another passenger, while his security detail followed in a separate vehicle.

8. Guardiola Reveals What Sparked Manchester City’s Return To Form

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s revival this season has been fuelled by a shift in mindset and a recovery of the energy he felt was absent last season.

Speaking ahead of City’s New Year’s Day visit to Sunderland, Guardiola reflected on the previous campaign in comments reported by BBC Sport, insisting that managers cannot simply wave away deeper issues when things are not right.

The City boss, who has enjoyed sustained success throughout his career, stressed that he has never turned on his own club publicly, even during difficult periods.

Guardiola pointed to the club’s pre-season trip as a moment that helped restore belief and togetherness within the squad, regardless of results on the pitch.

9. Wunmi Speaks On Welcoming Baby Girl After Mohbad’s Death

Wunmi, the widow of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has reacted to online reports that she recently gave birth to a baby girl after the singer passed away in September 2023.

Naija News reports that the story began spreading on social media after some photos were shared, with users saying the images showed her with a new baby.

She has now addressed the rumours through her Snapchat story.

Wunmi made it clear that she did not welcome a second child and stated that the photos spreading online are not real.

She also said the claims were misleading and urged people to stop sharing them.

10. Chris Okafor Sleeps With His Family Members – Ex-Wife Alleges

The ex-wife of Pastor Chris Okafor, Bessem Agnes Okafor, has accused the clergyman of impregnating different ladies while they were married.

The accusation comes hours after Okafor claimed that he caught his former partner committing adultery.

However, speaking during a Livestream with Aunty Adunni on YouTube, Bessem disclosed that she left the Lagos-based pastor 14 years ago after he had many children with his church members’ wives.

She accused Okafor of sleeping with family members, deacons’ wives and choir members and advised the church members to conduct DNA tests on their children to prove her wrong.

That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.