September 25 Nigeria News Roundup: Politics, Wage, Exams, Naira

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, several key developments unfolded across Nigeria. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) appointed former Kaduna governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai as deputy chairman of its presidential campaign council, while Atiku Abubakar named Akobundu as director-general. In Gombe, the Federal High Court ordered the PDP to hold a fresh governorship primary after a challenge to Prof. Isa Pantami's candidacy. Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo declared the current N70,000 minimum wage inadequate amid rising economic pressures and urged an immediate review. Former Anambra governor Peter Obi rejected claims he left the state with $123 million debt, saying he handed over finances exceeding $150 million. In Benue, police arrested the chief medical director of Multicare Hospital, Makurdi, on an undisclosed order from Abuja's Force Headquarters. Ex-CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu distanced himself from ADC's policy team, stating he was never consulted. The NDLEA arraigned two suspects linked to a Nigerian-Mexican meth lab in Eziama community, Awgu LGA, Enugu State. A boat capsized at Dudduru Pond in Jigawa's Dutse LGA on Wednesday, killing four of eight passengers. NECO released the 2026 SSCE internal results: 58.67% of 804,948 candidates scored five credits including English and Maths. Finally, the naira slipped to N1,328.67 per dollar at the official market, down from N1,328.50 the previous day. Together, these events shape economic conditions, political trajectories, and public safety, influencing daily decisions on wages, education, investments, and electoral participation.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/25/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-friday-morning-147/