Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-driven demands for government action in addressing citizens’ concerns.

1. Daily Trust: ICPC Probes Students’ Loan Scandal

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched an investigation into the management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

Our Take: As the ICPC investigates the alleged mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, it must commit to a transparent, timely, and publicly accessible process that will uncover the truth and restore confidence in the student loan scheme. Nigerians deserve to see clear findings, identified culprits, and corrective actions to ensure that future interventions in education are not undermined by institutional sabotage or corruption.

2. Punch: May Day: Labour Pushes for Tax Cut, Pension Overhaul in Fresh 20-Point Demand

Organised Labour on Thursday presented a 20-point demand to the federal government as Nigerian workers commemorated the 2025 May Day at Eagles Square, Abuja, and across the country.

Our Take: The federal government and state governors must ensure that Nigerian workers are not only heard but that their welfare becomes a central priority in policy-making and governance.

3. Vanguard: Defection: All Corrupt Officials Will Face Justice

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to impartiality in the fight against corruption, stressing that all politicians, regardless of party affiliation, will be held accountable for financial crimes.

Our Take: The EFCC must move beyond headline heroics and actually walk the talk, because Nigerians are tired of hearing that ‘all corrupt officials will face justice’ only to see them switch party jerseys and walk free. It’s time for the Commission to prove that its loyalty lies with the rule of law, not with the colour of political party flags, by delivering visible, non-partisan action that restores public trust in the anti-corruption fight.