Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 10 January 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

NATION  

Biden, Obama, Bush, Clintons, others honour Carter at Washington funeral

Attack on Chads presidential palace leaves 19 dead

Sudanese army retakes new areas amid clashes with Rapid Support Forces

N600m deal: Court bars tech firm from Lagos land

Activist Mahdi Shehu granted N3m bail over alleged fake video

2025 Budget Defence: Senators quiz Ministers, heads of MDAs

Okpebholo receives G-14 Edo lawmakers Obaseki denied inauguration

FAAN director showcases achievements in airport modernization

Tinubu tasks China to up currency swap agreement with Nigeria above $2bn

Navy dismantles illegal refineries, recovers stolen products

2027: Delta PDP leaders predict Governor Oborevworis defection to APC

Alleged money laundering: Court adjourns bail ruling for ex-El-Rufai aide to Jan 16

PUNCH

Biden, Trump pay last respect as Carter is buried

Power stagnates at 4,500MW despite $3.23bn loans

Lagos female teacher remanded for assaulting three-year-old pupil

JUST IN: Ex-IG Okiro withdraws from Ohanaeze presidential race

Yoruba, Igbo, others should separate if Nigeria isn’t working – Sunday Igboho

Lagos school suspends teacher for abusing three-year-old pupil

China considers Nigeria’s request to expand currency swap deal

CBN suspends export proceeds repatriation extension

Buni employs 424 health workers to boost health care

Kano empowers 41,600 vulnerable women with N2bn in eight months

Southern Kaduna deserves federal varsity – M’Belt Forum

Yusuf tackles Kano politicians challenging him to ‘stand on his feet’

ECOWAS donates relief materials to 1,000 Bauchi flood victims

Afenifere, Igboho offer support as police squad combats S’West bandits

Bandits kingpin Turji refutes claim of top commander Baleri’s capture 2

Oyo kingmakers reject fresh Alaafin selection process

PDP, Okpebholo disagree over N83bn ‘diversion’ by LG chairmen

Bandits displaced 1,000 Benue households in 11 days – Alia

Yusuf tackles Kano politicians challenging him to ‘stand on his feet’

Police decorate 92 promoted officers in Bauchi

Tinubu must address insecurity to curb economic crisis – Yobe ex-Speaker

Pro-Wike lawmakers override Fubara’s assent on three bills

New police commissioner resumes in Ekiti, promises effective policing

Rivers Crisis: Pro-Wike lawmakers override Fubara on three bills

Edo LGs have nothing to show for N83bn allocation – Okpebholo

Delta APC debunks Oborevwori defection rumours, slams PDP govt

THISDAY

NCAA, Airlines Move to End Menace of Unruly Passengers Behaviour in Domestic Airline Operations

NDLEA Seeks Inclusion into Deep Blue Project as NIMASA Pledges Support for Drug Trafficking War

NPA Fails to Act on Pledge to Desilt Escravos Channel

FG Warns Advertisers against Unapproved Ads on Facebook, Instagram

Tinubu Canvasses Increase In $2bn Currency Swap Between Nigeria And China

Report: Visa Rejections Stalling Health Research in Nigeria, Other African Countries

FG Urges Unified Efforts Against Emerging COVID-19 Threats

Sanwo-Olu Signs N3.36trn Budget Bill into Law

Adebayo: Tinubu Is Not the Only Alternative Nigeria Has

Group Alleges Police Involvement In Controversial Sale Of Abuja Property

My Visit to Nigeria Meant to Reinforce Chino-Nigeria Relations, Says Minister

SUN      

NADECO USA condemns APCs attack on Obi

Osun LG Election: OSSIEC opts for settlement with APC

Fayose lacks honour, cant spell politics Ojudu

Rivers crisis: PANDEF urges Fubara, Wike, Odili to work with Attah-led peace committee

CIES Top 100 Most Valuable Players: Boniface listed, Lookman, Osimhen out

Osimhen named PSG top target

NAF conducts over 8,665 missions in 18 months CAS

Oyo: Makindes alarm on bandits in South West: Afenifere speaks on security

Okpebholo moves to resolve delayed induction of 167 AAU medical graduates

Army Chief Oluyede promises affordable post service housing for soldiers

Make 2025 a dialogue year, discuss with aggrieved groups Onuoha tells Tinubu

FG set to review Nigerias defence policy

GUARDIAN

It will be difficult for Eagles to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Osun poll: Court adjourns APC, disqualified candidates suit to Jan. 17

Gov Mohammed playing irresponsible politics, says presidency

El-Rufai, Al-Mustapha meeting with us unsettling APC – SDP chairman

Police, family bicker over autopsy report in Delta

Navy dismantles nine illegal refining sites in Ondo

Mohbad: Foundation urges police to interrogate singers allies over new findings

Lagos court jails two men for dealing in hard drugs

Abuja explosion: Residents allege terror threat, seek security

Internet fraudster bags two years jail term, forfeits property to FG

Lagos teacher remanded for assault, indecent treatment of pupil

Lagos-Ibadan, Lagos-Onitsha, Kano-Maiduguri as most economic viable roads, says report

NCAA: Towards vibrant policies, regulations in air transport industry

Air cargo demand up by 8.2% amid inflation, trade tensions

NBS to unveil rebased GDP this month, takes 2019 as base year

FG empowers women, youths on tomato, pepper production in Adamawa

Senate erupts as Edun seeks executive session on fuel subsidy proceeds

Health concerns over affordability, safety, quality of infant meals

Nigeria to spend N6.7tr on minimum wage, ex-militants, others

BudgIT faults 2025 budget, demands breakdown of TETFund, NJC allocations

SEast clerics allege governors politicking with Kanus ordeal

Wanted: Frontal attack on malaria to curb economic loss

China backs standby force, military training to end insecurity

BPP, EFCC to go tough on infractions in public procurement

How Nigerian maritime laws shield foreigners, weaken local firms

CBN suspends export proceeds repatriation extension

Igbo clerics tackle Southeast governors over lip service to Nnamdi Kanu’s release

CAC restores registration portal after maintenance

MBF hails FG for establishing applied sciences varsity in Southern Kaduna

FG urges unified efforts against emerging COVID-19 threats

Yusuf pays N16b gratuities, accuses Ganduje of plunging retirees into distress

Nigeria Customs: Northern youths refute alleged favouritism in promotions

NBS to unveil rebased GDP at end of January

VANGUARD

Real Madrid defeat Mallorca to reach Clasico Spanish Super Cup final

Court Order: Okiro withdraws from Ohanaeze Ndigbo election

Mosque Controversy: Sokoto appoints interim Imam to lead Jumu’at prayer, as dialogue continues

New minimum wage’ll be reviewed in less than two years – FG

UniAbuja: Your emergence as VC is will of God, we’re with you, deans, others tell Maikudi

Mbah signs Land Use Regulation, Executive Order creating new urban areas

We’ll partner China to produce military equipment in Nigeria – FG

If Nigeria can’t work as one, Yoruba, Igbo, others should separate – Sunday Igboho

Cross River commissioner, Robert Ewa, dies after attending exco meeting

Afenifere asks Southwest governors to take action against bandits influx

Tinubu confers colonel rank on his Aide-de-Camp, Nurudeen Yusuf

Building mansion in village as Igbo man is waste of money – Canada-based Dr. Zo

Again, Boko Haram slaughters firewood scavengers in Gwoza

FG to partner global lessors to advance domestic airline growth Keyamo

Anambra Catholic priest resigns to embrace traditional religion

Bandits Influx: Amotekun deploys 1,200 personnel in Ondo, strategises in Oyo, Osun

FG wont approve 100% tariff hike for telcos MINISTER

DHQ confirms ISWAP terrorists killed 6 soldiers in Borno raid

Poor implementation of 2024 budget saddens NASS

Nnamdi Kanu rejects FGs request for trial resumption

LEADERSHIP

Tax Reform Bill: CNG Demands Withdrawal, Warns Of Economic Crisis In North

Insecurity: NAF Flew Over 15 Hours, Over 8,000 Missions In 18 months ‘ CAS

2 Policemen Killed, Another Injured In Boko Haram Attack

Ndume, Borno Govt Offer Free Eye Treatment, Surgery To 1000 Residents

Edo Taskforce Sacks Official For Dragging Steering With Driver In Viral Video

Edo Gov’t Begins Repair Of Failed Sections On Benin-Ekpoma Highway

Poultry Farmers Seek Modern Farming Implements To Guarantee Food Security

TRIBUNE

Youths urged to leverage digital technology for national development

Invest in flood-resilient schools, group urges FG, states

Address root causes of stampedes, group tells govts

Gov Mbah signs land use regulation, executive order creating new urban areas

Fuel subsidy proceeds: Finance Minister demands closed-door session with lawmakers

FG rejects foreign mercenaries in tackling insecurity

Tinubu meets China’s foreign affairs minister in Abuja

Insecurity: NAF witnessing remarkable transmission under Tinubu ‘ Air chief

Tinubu seeks China’s increase in currency swap deal

Go back, re-work your budgets, Senate orders NOA, NAN

FG seeks collective approach to overcome youth challenges

Kano gov launches third phase of N5bn pension payment

Every part of Lagos will experience infrastructural devt, Sanwo-Olu assures

Climate change: Reps criticise low funding for Environment Ministry’s 2024 projects

Anambra 2025: APC aspirant, Chukwuma, dismisses alleged money laundering case

HERALD

Big Brother Naija 9 Winner Kellyrae Reveals How He Almost Ended His Marriage over Gambling Loss

Fury Favored to Beat Joshua, Says Ex-Champ Barry Jones

Liverpool Enter Race for Osimhen as Nunez Replacement

Ganduje Defends APC Spokesman as Morka Reports 200 Death Threats

PETROAN Denies Seeking Free Money in N100bn Grant Request from FG

Court Dismisses Emefiele’s Bid to Stop $4.5bn, ‘2.8bn Fraud Trial

Soundcity Accused of Owing OAPs and Other Employees Eight Months Salary

Nigerian Singer Spyro Faces Financial Strain from Fame

DAILY TRUST

Bandits kill 2 villagers in Kaduna

1, 000 Benue households displaced in 1 week Alia

Police arrest drivers who diverted UNs food, recover over 1,000 bags of wheat

Alaafin stool: Weve settled for Gbadegesin, kingmakers tell Makinde

Insecurity: FG rules out foreign mercenaries

Tinubu calls for increased currency swap between China, Nigeria

No regrets coaching Barau FC, says Salisu Yusuf

NYSC Exclusion: Youre killing our future, Kwara poly students tell FG

Insecurity: China offers 1bn yuan grant to Africa

Money Laundering: El-Rufais ex-Chief of Staff denied bail

Court sends teacher who assaulted 3-year-old child to prison

Woman, son burnt to death in Abuja residence

Tinubu decorates ADC, Yusuf with colonel rank

Edo LGs squandered N83bn in 12 months Okpebholo

UniAbuja Community rallies behind Prof Maikudi As VC

UNILAG produces two 5.0 CGPA graduates

Tinubu decorates ADC with colonel rank

Fake Video: Mahdi Shehu granted N3m bail

AUTHORITY

Ohanaeze Election- Ozichukwu assures of handing over to a new PG Jan.10

UniAbuja VC urges unity as deans, HODs, others pledge 100% loyalty

Senate suspending plenary for two weeks to focus on 2025 budget

NASS frowns at low capital budget implementation in 2024

Zungeru power plant: FG promises adequate compensation for displaced communities

Reps express concern over slow budget implementation

Senate suspends plenary for two weeks to focus on 2025 budget

NDA partners CIVIC to boost civilian-centric military operations approach

BUSINESSDAY

Biden: I could have won re-election

Thousands homeless as wildfires ravage Los Angeles suburbs

Real estate overtakes oil & gas as Nigeria’s third largest sector

First telecoms tariff hike in 10 years to fuel investments

Nigerian economy tipped to rebound in 2025 on sustained reforms

GDP rebasing: Crop production, trade, real estate now largest contributors to economy

One-year T-bills yield dips to 29.21% as analysts project further low in 2025

Nigeria’s bustling tourism rides weak naira to lure global fans

Police bust child trafficking syndicate, rescue 59 children

Top 10 African countries with highest tech funding

Top 10 richest people hold $1.9 tn in combined wealth 2025

Securing Africa’s financial sector in the age of fintech and digital banking

Peter Obi: the danger that lies ahead!

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Makinde’s Alarm Over Influx Of Bandits: Afenifere Urges S’West Govs To Prioritise Security

Don Suggests Adoption Of Integrated Approach To Solve Unemployment, Japa

2025 WASSCE Preview: Commissioner Issues Warning To Stakeholders

Plans To Prioritise Safety Of Nigerians Top On Our 2025 Agenda ‘ NAFDAC

2025 Budget Defense: Finance Minister Jittery As Senate Probes Subsidy Removal Revenue

Okpebholo Moves To Resolve Delayed Induction Of 167 Medical Graduates Of AAU

I Will Not Follow Aliero To APC ‘ Audu Lamba

Olawande Calls For Collective Approach To Tackling Youth Challenges

NIMR On Alert, Allays Public Fears Concerning Human Metapneumovirus Outbreak

Let Your Passion For Healthcare Drive You Forward, Provost Enjoins Students

FG Threatens Contract Revocation In Bonny-Bodo, East-West, PH-Aba-Enugu Road Projects Over Delay

Okpebholo Commences Massive Repairs Of Bad Sections Of Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi Highway

NEW TELEGRAPH

How Escalating Insecurity In Anambra Instilled Fear In Residents

Tomato Farmers Seek FGs Intervention To Reduce Post-Harvest Losses

Indigenous Hair Dye Manufacturer Seeks Support For Expansion

Zulum Urges Faith-Based Institute To Foster Morality, Hard Work

Electric Vehicles: Agency Seeks Affordable Models To Drive Mass-Market

Morkas Inflammatory Remarks On Obi, Deliberate Attempt To Stifle Opposition NADECO USA

Reps Decry Poor Budgetary Releases To Environment Ministry

Pope Francis Calls For Global Dialogue To Prevent World War

J. K. Randle Brawl: Ministry Absolves Commissioner

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Ikeja G.R.A. Network Of Roads

Senate Grills Ministers, MDAs On 2025 Appropriation Bill

Nigerians Are Enjoying Dividends Of Tinubus Fuel Subsidy Removal Okpebholo

CDS Accuses Foreign Countries Of Funding, Providing Weapons For Boko Haram

BLUEPRINT

Ohaneze election: Okiro pulls out of contest as Chukwu promises to hand over to Rivers indigene

YSFON announces new date for Aisha Bala Mohammed U-15 boys football competition

NSC: Massive posting hits sports federations

Tinubu to his ADC: I see you going places in your military career

Persona Non Grata: Omipidan’s book for unveiling January 18 – Official

Court summons interior minister, AGF over proposed expatriates’ tax regime

Banditry alarm by Makinde: Take security of your states serious, Afenifere tells South-west governors

Death of ticketing officer: Okada riders clash with OPC members in Ekiti

For assaulting Lagos 3-year-old pupil, school teacher remanded in Kirikiri custodial centre

Human rights community names Oyebanji 2024 governor of the year

Enugu: Mbah signs Land Use Regulation, Executive Order creating new urban areas

One dead, many injured as truck rams into market in Ibadan

Kwara won’t be mortuary for abandoned projects under my watch- AbdulRazaq

Navy intercepts 100,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Akwa Ibom

Tinubu calls for increase in currency swap between Nigeria, China

British pound sterling falls to 1 year low amidst fiscal, inflation concerns

Tinubu sympathises with military over attack on Nigerian Army base in Damboa

Third day Fiddau prayer for Sokoto SSGs late daughter, 3 grandchildren, maid held in Sifawa

Police arraign school teacher caught assaulting 3-year-old pupil

Chad: Many killed in attempted assault on presidential complex

I2025: Nigerians want government to prioritise agriculture, economy, security Poll

NUJ FCT condemns assault on journalist, demands probe

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