Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

Trudeau: Trump Has No Chance of Acquiring Canada as Americas 51st State

Stock Market Drops by N152bn to Post First Loss in 2025

2025: Year of Recapitalisation, Structural Transformation

How 15 Blue-chip Firms Contributed 79.98% of NGXs N62.76trn Market Cap in 2024

NFF Appoints Ex-Mali Coach, Chelle, as Super Eagles Head Coach

Tinubu Leads Obasanjo, Jonathan, Others to Mahamas Inauguration

In 2024, Police Dismantled 5,049 Malicious Domains, Cybercrime Syndicates in Nigeria

Adeola: Tax Reforms Bills Presentation Altered Jan. to Dec. Budget Cycle Tradition

NACCIMA Faults FGs Deficit Financing Model, Says Its Making Nigerians Poorer

Shun Politics, Support Development in NDelta, NDDC Urges Stakeholders

Morka: I Did Not Threaten Peter Obi, His Family

PDP Dumps Anyanwu, Accepts Ude-Okoye as National Secretary

Ondo Cult Clash: Police Arrest 19 Suspects as New CP, Wilfred Afolabi, Reads Riot Act

Alleged Money Laundering: ICPC Files Charges Against El Rufais Aide

Tinubu Rejoices with NNPCL CEO, Mele Kyari, At 60

Seplat to Revive 400 Idle Oil Wells, Set to Hit over 120,000 bpd after Buying Mobil Assets

Police vs Ofoegbu: Court Strikes out Defamation Count over Lack of Jurisdiction, Proceeds with Cyber Stalking

Tax Clearance by Students: Parents/Guardians Task Kogi Government to Rescind Decision

UNESCO Rep to Nigeria Deployed as UN Resident Coordinator to Congo

Journalists Hail Tinubu, Say FMC, Federal Varsity Will Transform Southern Kaduna

NDLEA Nabbed 18,500 Drug Traffickers, Seized 2.6m Kg of Drugs in 2024

APC Chair: No Sign of Fubara, Wikes Reconciliation in 2025

Were Committed to Military Armaments Upgrade, Troops Capacity, Declares COAS

Tinubu To African Leaders: We Must Guard Against External Forces Infiltrating Our Ranks

Chinese Foreign Minister Arrives Nigeria Wednesday

PUNCH

Romance scam: Two US-based Nigerians face 40-year jail term

Police recover N784,000 from rogue officers in Bauchi

Ex-convict nabbed for burglary, theft in Ogun

Navy rescues eight police officers, civilian from drowning in Bayelsa

Meta ends fact-checks ahead of Trump era shift

Tax reform: Northern elders, gov maintain opposition as senators lobby

Threat to life: Atiku, LP carpet Tinubu, APC lampoons Obi

Forex: Food crisis likely as northern farmers opt for export

2027: El-Rufai, Atiku’s allies meet SDP leaders behind closed doors

PDP differs as Okpebholo accuses LG chairs of N12bn diversion

Bandits’ influx: Task force meets as police, Amotekun tighten S’West boundaries

Pension fund investment in real estate shrinks to N20bn

Nigeria drops in military ranking, US maintains lead

FX utilisation dips on lower invisible transactions

Military retirees end protest as FG pays entitlements

Kanu rejects trial resumption, insists on change of judge

Oborevwori denies defection rumours, APC alleges underperformance

Cabal in Tinubu’s goverment more dangerous than Buhari’s – Dalung

ICPC charges El-Rufai’s ex-finance commissioner with money laundering

IPOB opposes Okiro, backs Rivers to produce Ohanaeze leader

Tinubu calls for Africa’s unity, Obasanjo, Zuma attend Mahama’s inauguration

Military kills bandit kingpin, foot soldiers in Zamfara

Demilitarise S’East, Igbo Women Assembly urges FG

NDDC seeks stakeholders’ support

NBA boss meets CDS, decries attacks on lawyers

ICPC drags El-Rufai’s ex-chief of staff to court for money laundering

Serve Plateau with diligence, CP tell 104 newly promoted officers

Okpebholo names six commissioner-designates, seeks Edo assembly confirmation

SUN   

I did not threaten Obis life APC spokesman Morka cries out

IPOB wades into Ohanaeze Ndigbo election, asks Okiro to back off

NRM not into any online registration Party chairman

Enugu: Stakeholders fault SEDC appointments

Outrage over threat to Peter Obis life

Obi: APC spokesmans threat signals shift towards authoritarian governance Atiku

Chinese firm to fund Osimhens permanent Gala move

Kano government warns farmers against selling land to foreigners

Edo: Okpebholo approves nomination of 6 commissioner designates

FG commissions 20-bed healthcare centre in Oreta, Lagos, supporting SDGs

Africa will unite firmly against external forces seeking to cause disunity Tinubu

Nigerian Navy rescues 9, recovers rifles after boat mishap in Bayelsa

Gani Adams urges South West govs to heed Makindes alarm on bandits

Igbo women urge Tinubu to release Kanu for peace in South East

NDDC seeks stakeholders support to develop Niger Delta  

GUARDIAN

NFF appoints Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach

Osimhen rejects Man Uniteds offer, upsets Napoli boss

Elon Musk may buy Liverpool FC

NFF appoints ric Chelle as Super Eagles head coach

LP, APC at daggers drawn over Morkas crossed-the-line comment against Obi

Retired military personnel protest unpaid entitlements in Abuja

Ikorodu residents threaten showdown with Ikeja Electric over poor power supply

Three confirmed dead as container crushes tricycle in Ogbomoso

Blasphemy: Atheist fears for life after release from prison

Army neutralises criminal gang members, recovers arms in Rivers

U.S. condemns ongoing ceasefire violations in Eastern DRC

Tinubu urged to prioritise port infrastructure investment

2025: Stakeholders chart path to survival, growth of manufacturing

Meta ends fact-checking programme on Facebook, Instagram

How Africas critical mineral resources will support intra-African trade

Lagos shuts 528 organisations over noise pollution

Non-oil exports surge by 19.23% as Brazil, Netherlands lead destinations

Land Use Act: Endless wait for property justice, equity 47 years on

ICPC charges el-Rufais aide with money laundering

NDDC seeks stakeholders cooperation to develop NDelta

Japa, eba, agbero,other Nigerian words enter Oxford Dictionary

Ohanaeze Election: Court restrains chieftains from interference

Rising respiratory infections in China within expected winter range WHO

2024: Lagos shuts 528 organisations, religious centres for noise pollution

ICPC charges el-Rufais aide with money laundering, looting state funds

Build industries, invest in agric to tackle hardship, LP counsels Ebonyi gov

Customs receives 573,519 applications for 3,927 jobs in one week

Shun politics, support Niger Delta development, NDDC urges stakeholders

VANGUARD

Elon Musk interested in buying Liverpool FC

95 dead, 130 injured in Tibet earthquake

NFF appoints Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach

Gunmen abduct 46 in Zamfara community

Police dismantle over 5,049 cybercrime syndicates, arrest 751 suspects in 2024

With 18,500 arrests, 2.6mkg drugs seized in 2024, our successes justify global support — Marwa

Naira appreciates to N1,650/$ in parallel market

Rivers gas explosion: 3 confirmed dead as CP visits victims

Bola Tinubu at John Mahama inauguration in Ghana

How lack of power, water, Japa degrades health sector

Ibadan Stampede: Oyo legal team opposes bail application for Naomi, Oriyomi

Edo PDP chairman denies Okpebholo’s allegation of N12bn distribution to chieftains

Customs recruitment: Over 573,000 applicants jostle for 3,927 jobs

2025: Power sector reforms needed to fast track economic growth — Rewane

NYSC members will soon start receiving N77,000 monthly, says DG

Abuja School Bombing: 3 men from Katsina brought device, 2 dead – Police

2025: With right investment, policies maritime sector‘ll drive economy

Foreign investors’ participation in stock market declines

Investment in start-ups falls 78.2% to $57.55m

Investment appetite grows as Mutual Funds’ assets rise 80% to N3.75trn

LEADERSHIP

Federal Gov’t Issues Advisory On HMPV Infection, Prevention

Aper Aku Stadium’s Renovation Excites NFF President, Gusau

Napoli Frown At Osimhen’s Rejection Of Man Utd Offer

OPEC: Nigeria’s Crude Output Surpasses 1.5mbpd, First Time In 4 Years

North-Central Demands Inclusion In N2.4trn Regional Commissions’ Budget

Police Arrest 19 Suspects Over Ondo Cult Clash

Okpebholo Seeks Edo Assembly’s Confirmation Of 6 As Commissioners

ICPC Drags el-Rufai’s Ex-Commissioner To Court Over Alleged Money Laundering

2 Human Bodies Found In JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear At Fort Lauderdale Airport

Navy Rescues 8 Police Officers, Civilian In Bayelsa Boat Mishap

Alhanislam Named Among ‘100 Most Reputable Africans’ 2025

Abuja Steel Company Refutes Allegation Of Purchase Of Stolen Manholes ‘ Reiterates Commitment To Business Ethics

TRIBUNE

Grassroots development: Niger youths urge full implementation of LG autonomy

VAT sharing: Why Lagos is the biggest loser in tax reform efforts ‘ Oyedele

APC’s attack on Obi signals drift towards authoritarianism ‘ Atiku

REWIND: FG rolls out measures to crash food prices in 180 days

Corps members to start receiving N77,000 monthly allowance soon ‘ NYSC DG

Police AIG admonishes newly promoted officers against extortion

Jigawa govt pays over N1.5bn retirement, death benefits of 609 civil servants

Insecurity: South-West govs must be vigilant ‘ Gani Adams

NAFDAC seals Abuja supermarket for selling expired products

2025 budget: Reps to adopt stringent parameters for MDAs ‘ Agbese

Customs recruitment: Over 573,000 applicants jostle for 3,927 jobs

NATION    

Two confirmed dead as Rivers CP visitsvictims of gas explosion

Tinubus creation of South East Development Commission historic act of love Ogbede

New Coronavirus: Nigeria not at risk, FG insists

Boat crash: Navy rescues eight policemen, one civilian in Bayelsa

ICPC drags El-rufais ex-Chief of Staff to court over alleged money laundering

Group faults FCT-IRS centralised revenue collection policy, heads for court

DAILY TRUST

ICPC charges El-Rufais aide with money laundering

Cabal in Tinubu govt more dangerous than Buharis Dalung

Beyond Oil: Exploring Alternative Revenue Potentials for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Borno attack: Many soldiers missing as death toll rises

Atikus men, El-Rufai, Al-Mustapha, others meet SDP leaders

You are suffocating opposition, Atiku tackles APC over comment against Obi

No plan to dump PDP, Delta gov denies defection rumour

PDP, APC bicker over N31bn underpass, roads project in Gombe

As we ramp up petrol supply, we must address infrastructure deficit

Abuja school bombing, case of national, international interest Police

FCDA replaces vandalised manhole covers on Independence Avenue

FCT electricity consumers seek quick relocation of transmission tower

126 killed in Chinas earthquake

Insurgency: Macron under attacks for saying Africa forgot to say thank you

Electricity consumers owe DisCos N348.84bn in 9 months

FG urged to sanction AEDC, TCN for blackout in Abuja

Tax reforms: Why Lagos is the biggest loser Presidential Committee

Ex-CBN staff fault Cardoso on voluntary disengagement claim

FG to spend N44bn on Abuja-Kaduna, Lagos-Ibadan railway, others

NBS, NESG to hold workshop on GDP, CPI rebasing

Nigeria set to receive direct shipment from China

Establish brigade to liberate 2 LGAs from B/Haram control, Borno Speaker urges FG

Cybercrime: Enugu govt system hacked, over N1bn stolen Police

Tinubus N49.74trn budget ll be thoroughly scrutinised Reps

90 killed in Edo accidents FRSC

Tax Bills: Why Lagos is the biggest loser Presidential Committee

NYSC DG to Corps members: Youll soon start receiving N77k monthly

You can count on Nigeria, Tinubu tells Ghanas new President

He is a liar, APC spokesman denies threatening Peter Obi

Kogi Govt makes tax clearance compulsory for varsity students registration

AUTHORITY

Gombe CNG, others reject Tax Reform Bills, advocate for banks hqtrs relocation to Abuja

Wang Yi says China to provide support for Namibias modernization drive

Abuja Steel company refutes allegation of purchase of stolen manholes, reiterate commitment to business ethics

Timi Frank to Wike: Stop insulting elders

Presidents Xi, Boko exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of China-Botswana ties

FCDA inspects vandalised manhole covers scene, pledges action

BUSINESSDAY

Naira gains 125/$ one month after EFEMS

Nigeria’s largest palm oil maker to raise record N100bn bond

Kyari’s NNPC tenure sparks legal debate

Why is food so expensive in a food-producing nation

Revisiting factors can distort IPO prospects in 2025

Nigeria gives small businesses lifeline with credit scheme

Nigeria Eurobond yields dip first time in 3wks as investor optimism rises

Airtel buys back 4.335m shares since commencement of programme

NGX-ASI projected to grow as high as 40.4% in 2025

How Edun inspired over $10bn inflows into Nigeria

Nigeria gives small businesses lifeline with credit scheme

Federation account grew to N6.86tn from corporate tax, VAT ‘ CBN

DAILY INDEPENDENT

NPF Cybercrime Unit Recovers N8bn, Recognizes As Best In Africa

Electric Cable Theft Surges After Power Restoration In Bomadi

Rotary Commits $2m To Maternal, Child Healthcare In Nigeria

We Will Abide By Court Judgment Affirming Udeh-Okoye As National Secretary ‘ PDP

Again, Retired Soldiers Protest Unpaid Entitlements In Abuja

Navy Rescues Eight Policemen, Civilian From Bayelsa Boat Mishap

IPOB-PW Calls On Tinubu To Release Kanu, Explains Reasons For New Website

NURTW Writes Tinubu, Accuses Aide Of Imposing Oluomo On Union Despite Court Judgement

Navy Rescues Eight Police Officers, One Civilian In Bayelsa

Shun Politics, Support Us To Develop Niger Delta, NDDC Tells Stakeholders

I’m Confident Mahama’s Govt Will Work With Nigeria To Strengthen Powerful Bond ‘ Tinubu

PDP Distances Self From Attack On Journalist

NEW TELEGRAPH

Abuja-Based Steel Firm Backs Probe Of Manhole Vandals

Over 500,000 Applicants Jostle For 3,927 Customs Jobs

New Year Message: Morka Never Threatened Obis Life, Says APC

Military Veterans Protest Unpaid Pension Arrears

Edo: Minority Caucus Condemns Crackdown On Elected LG Chairmen

Empowerment: Gov Yusuf Empowers 5,200 Women With N260m

Osun: Man Allegedly Sells Familys House, Exhumes Father, Mothers Corpses

APC Chieftain Urges INEC To Conduct Election For 26 Rivers Assembly Members

Dont Allow Nigeria Customs Auction My Properties, US Returnee Begs Tinubu, Edun

Reps Will Apply Stringent Parameters On 2025 Appropriation Bill Spokesman

BLUEPRINT

Edo: LG chairmen cornered N12bn for PDP leaders, Okpebholo alleges

Happening now: Tinubu returns to Abuja after Christmas, New Year holidays [VIDEO]

Edo: Provide evidence or go to anti-corruption agencies, PDP tells Okpebholo

Laundering: Court orders temporary forfeiture of $378, 000, exotic car to FG

Elon Musk linked with buying top EPL club

Breaking: At last, NFF names substantive head coach for Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Retirement: Tinubu approves bullet-proof SUVs, $20,000 medical allowance, others for service chiefs, top generals

Presidential committee on tax reforms: We wrote 6 governors, only Uba Sani, Sanwo-Olu met us

ICPC drags El-Rufais aide to court for money laundering

177 Niger North constituents get starter packs

Kaduna: LG chair wants skills acquisition integrated into education curriculum

Police arrest 2 for killing, burying sibling in shallow grave

 

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