Nigerian newspapers review: Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel

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In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with fresh fears in the country of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel following dangerous escalation in the United States and Israel war on Iran. Already, petrol is sold for between N1200 and N1400 per litre in parts of the country.

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Another headline features UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer who received President Bola Tinubu at Downing Street, as both countries sealed a £70 million steel deal to support the refurbishment of two major ports in Lagos.

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Vanguard also reports that as Muslims across Nigeria mark the end of Ramadan with Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, key leaders in the Senate have extended warm felicitations to the faithful, calling for compassion, unity, and a renewed focus on human development.

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Moving to the next paper, The Guardian leads with strategic steps taken by the Tinubu administration to bolster Nigeria’s image in the international community, with Nigeria ranking fourth in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, released Thursday.

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The Punch’s top headline states that the simmering build-up to the 2027 general elections is rapidly giving way to an expansive and high-stakes succession season in at least 10 states, as governors in their final terms prepare to exit and a new generation of political actors moves to take their place.

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Lastly, The Nation reports that the Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal has ordered the Federal High Court (FHC) to hear a fresh request from former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai for the enforcement of his fundamental rights.

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