Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 10 August 2025
Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning
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Northern elders, groups split over Peter Obi’s one-term pledge
Peter Obi’s sacrosanct pledge – Can the North trust a one-term Southern President?
ADC courts Goodluck Jonathan as Atiku’s membership ceremony postponed
‘We are talking to him (Jonathan), and we are getting a positive response from him so far.’
Teen arrested over Times Square shooting that injured three
The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when the suspect, whose name was not released, argued with a 19-year-old man riding a rented bike and opened fire, striking him in the foot,
Hegseth reposts video featuring pastors saying women shouldn’t vote…
The report included one pastor calling for the removal of women’s suffrage from the Constitution, another suggesting household voting, and a female congregant saying she submits to her husband.
Customs revives 4% import levy, leaving the poor to bear the cost
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has reintroduced the 4% Free-On-Board (FOB) import levy, suspended in February after backlash from clearing and forwarding agents.
Ambode denies ADC defection rumours, endorses candidate for president in 2027
Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has declared his total backing for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, pledging his full commitment to the campaign and distancing himself from rumors of a governorship ambition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
9mobile rebrands to T2 after years in telecom market
Telecom operator 9mobile has rebranded to T2, changing its name and colour from green to orange
WAEC apologises, releases corrected 2025 WASSCE results after grading error
WAEC reported that 1,763,470 candidates’ results have been fully processed, while 205,916 remain pending. Results of 191,053 candidates were withheld over alleged malpractice.