Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 12 January 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Putin decorates Russian soldier in hand-to-hand combat video

Marmoush fires Frankfurt to victory amid Man City link

Germany battles to secure stricken ‘Russian shadow fleet’ oil tanker

Police arrest seven for killing two Uber drivers in Lagos

Freed Boko Haram captives need urgent support – Borno govt

Cultivate Africa: Driving Nigerias agricultural revolution

Liverpool, Chelsea cruise into FA Cup 4th round, Brentford stung by Plymouth

Fire guts Akinola Market in Osun, destroys goods worth millions

PUNCH

How NNPCL diverted N2.68tn, $9.77m, shunned probe invitations – Report

NIA, DSS should be disbanded for inability to track terrorism sponsors — Retd. General Williams

APC kicks as opposition alleges N234bn census fund diverted to election

Herbert Macaulay would have wept over Nigeria’s current condition – 87-year-old nephew

How craze for marathon sex sends men from pleasure beds to early graves

2027: Anti-APC alliance seeks Obasanjo, Gowon, other VIPS’ backing

Why FG’s 2022 financial statement is delayed – AGF

Tinubu approves ban on homosexuality in military

FG, 21 states to rake in N2.5tn from VAT

Litigation deepens division in PDP NWC

American returnee leads robbery, kills Lagos Uber driver

7,000 inmates pardoned amid move to decongest prisons

Three die in Rivers cholera outbreak

Lagos factory workers killed in reservoir

Members protest demolition of Lagos church building

Anti-corruption crusade: Reps move to protect whistleblowers

Nigerian passport falls 32 places in 20-year ranking

Yoruba monarchs must embrace all religions Aregbesola

Work with other contestants for Oyo’s growth, Ooni tells Alaafin-elect

Irate passenger escapes lynching after blocking Abuja-bound flight

Lagos seeks dialogue to avert broadcast workers strike

France completes withdrawal of soldiers from Chad

Oluremi Tinubu condoles Jigawa gov over mother, sons death

You made Nigeria proud, ex-beauty queen hails Miss Africa International 2024

THISDAY

Emir Sanusi Sues for Peace, Says Fire Will Consume Whoever Seeks to Ignite Chaos in Kano

Shake-up in Army with Appointments of GOCs, PSOs

Closing 2024 at 160.01%, Oil & Gas Leads Others as Best Performing Stocks on Nigerian Exchange

How Aggrieved Passenger Grounded Abuja-bound Aircraft, Left Travellers Stranded

EFCC Invites Billionaire, Okoyas Sons over Alleged Abuse of Naira in Viral Video

Jega: American, Chinese Investors Interested in Nigerias Livestock Sector

Line Trippings Caused Saturdays Outage, No Grid Collapse, Says TCN

Cleric Urges Dangote Not to Abandon Plan to Float Steel Plant in Nigeria

Lagos International Airport Customs Surpasses 2024 Target, Generates N71.6bn

In Last 18 Months, We Expanded Our Capacity to Enhance Operational Effectiveness, Says NAF

Tourism Bureau: 2024 Calabar Carnival Attracted over 300,000 Tourists, Generated N14.06bn Bassey Inyang in Calabar

In Major Shake-up, Nigerian Army Redeploys PSOs, GOCs Corps Commandants, Others

Michigan State University Delegation Visits Gombe, Evaluates Sites for Agriculture Faculty, Innovation Hub

AGF Reiterates Commitment to Funding Personnel Costs

SUN   

Sen. Kalu receives over 8,000 defectors to APC in Abia North

APC: Former lawmakers demand zoning of 2026 governorship ticket to Osun West

PDP BoT chair upholds Appeal Court sack of Anyanwu as national secretary

Atiku hails Azuta-Mbatas emergence as Ohanaeze Ndigbo president-general

APC: Former lawmakers demand zoning of 2026 governorship ticket to Osun West

Another setback for NNPP as Sen. Barau welcomes Gov Abbas ex-commissioner to APC

Kogi to spend over 7bn to revamp additional 88 PHCs

Benin-Omotosho line tripped, national grid didnt collapse, says TCN

Lagos police bust killers of Uber, Bolt drivers, lose three officers

Army appoints new GOCs, commanders, others in major shake-up

VANGUARD

Police smash Uber drivers killer-gangs, arrest seven suspects in Lagos

Ohanaeze: One group, two ‘Presidents’ as IPoB clarifies position

ABIA: Orji Kalu rallies support for Tinubu’s reforms as Jombo joins APC

FOOD SECURITY: Insecurity, climate change are biggest threats to agriculture — Olawepo-Hashim

Major shake-up in Army as new GOCs, PSOs, MNJTF Commander appointed

Budgets: How FG shortchanged health sector

Sharia row rages in South-West as supporters expand scope of demand from panel to court

Sapele Road, Benin-City: A case study of deception and political neglect

‘Any name you send won’t make the list’; Gov Eno warns ‘stakeholders’ over commissioner-nominees

Emirship tussle: Comply with A’Court judgement – Kano Gov’t tells public, private institutions

Hospitals in Akwa Ibom indulge in organ harvesting; 750,000 children trafficked – NAPTIP

‘National Grid didn’t collapse, tripping affected Lagos axis’ – TCN

NGX weekly: Investors gain N1.137trn as Wema, FBN, Universal lead

LEADERSHIP

100 Illegal Miners Arrested In Cross River

Army Redeploys Principal Officers, GOCs, Others In Major Shake-up

Tinubu Felicitates Ondo Gov Aiyedatiwa At 60

Fubara Hails Mbata’s Emergence As President Of Ohaneze-Ndigbo

2 Workers Fall Inside Diesel Tank In Lagos, Die

Emirate Tussle: Kano Gov’t Asks Parties To Respect Ruling Of Appeal Court

TRIBUNE

CONYL lauds NDLEA chairman over fight against drug abuse

Engage us for state activities, Kwara event planners beg govt

NLC seeks dialogue on tax reform bills

N40bn not enough’, INEC wants N126bn budgetary allocation

FG, Zulum commission livestock improvement, ranch settlement project in Borno

Yoruba monarchs don’t have one religion ‘ Aregbesola

Group defends Gov Bala against presidential aide’s criticism

Gombe gov appoints judicial service, Go-CARES, museums committee members

Fubara felicitates with Mbata on election as Ohanaeze president general

CISLAC lauds US over return of $52.88m forfeited assets

NATION 

Tinubu departs Abuja for Abu Dhabi to attend ADSW 2025

Terrorism: CDSs innovative leadership leading military towards national stability, safety

FG, states set for direct revenue allocation to LGs

EFCC summons Okoyas sons over abuse of naira in viral video

Two die, one injured in Lagos-Badagry auto crash

Major shakeup in Army as COAS appoints new PSOs, GOCs, others

Reports of national grid collapse false

Tinubu off to Abu Dhabi for ADSW 2025

EXPLAINER: What constitutes Naira abuse, penalties involved

South East Senate Caucus salutes Ohanaeze President Mbata

Naira abuse: EFCC confirms invitation of Okoyas sons for questioning

Four popular Nigerian celebrities married to older partners

 HERALD

Darkoo Accuses Peter of P-Square of Sabotaging ‘Focus On Me’ Music Video

Beninese-American Actor Djimon Hounsou Opens Up About Financial Struggles and Racism in Hollywood

Drake Accused of Helping LeBron James Cheat on Wife

APC Vows to Take Over Abia State in 2027, Promises More Democracy Dividends

Babangida Calls for Unity to Tackle Challenges in Northern Nigeria

DAILY TRUST

Benue hospital offers pensioners free medical care

EFCC summons Okoyas sons over naira abuse

FBN Holdings clarifies issues over call for extraordinary meeting, says operations not impacted

Barau welcomes sacked Kano Commissioner to APC

Lakurawa terrorists gun down telecommunication officials in Kebbi

Tinubu off to Abu Dhabi for sustainability summit

Tinubu wasting opportunities, he made a bad situation worse because he doesnt understand economics Adebayo

How aggrieved Passenger grounded Abuja-bound aircraft, left travellers stranded

Mbatas emergence as OHANAEZE president shows Igbos are united Ideato rep

Tax reform row: Forum tackles presidency over comment against Bauchi gov

Military hospital honours outstanding staff members

AUTHORITY

Kogi govt allocates over N7bn for renovation of additional 88 PHCs

Corps Members to receive N77,000 allowance, DG unveils new bus

Northern group knocks Tinubus spokesman over remarks on Gov Bala Mohammed

CMG holds second rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala

Wang Yi: China-Nigeria ties an example of Global South solidarity

Northern farmers applaud Tinubu, Matawalle on gains in fight against insecurity

BUSINESSDAY

AfDB, World Bank partner to expand electricity access in Africa

Benin-Omotosho line tripping, not grid collapse -TCN

FG sets April deadline for East-West road completion

NAFDAC pushes for clinical trials on herbal medicines

Funerals in Detty December: The soaring cost of saying goodbye in peak season

Female-led startups to watch out for in 2025

Here are what to expect from consumer goods firms in 2025

Super Eagles coach: Is Eguavoen truly fit for the position

Meet three UNILAG’s chosen personalities for 55th convocation honorary degree award

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Dollarisation Of Nigerian Economy Unacceptable ‘ Ebhomien

A Smoke-Free Nigeria Is Possible: Learning From Sweden’s Public Health Revolution

Police Bust Lagos Killer Gangs Targeting Uber Drivers

South-East Senators Throw Weight Behind New Ohanaeze Leadership

Activists Disagree Over Tinubu’s Proposed Youth Confab

VFS Global Gets Great Place To Work Recognition In Nigeria

Ekiti Airport To Commence Operation As NAMA Starts Calibration Of Landing Equipment

Emirate Tussle: Kano State Govt Hails Appeal Court Verdict, Says Verdict Reinforces State Control Over Emirate Affairs

NSC Will Feast On N78bn If Released To Them, Gara-Gombe Advises FG

NEW TELEGRAPH

National Grid Did Not Collapse TCN

Mbah Congratulates New Ohanaeze Leadership, Says Ndigbo Stronger Together

Sokoto Schools Resume Second Term, Teachers To Commence Academic Activities

Insecurity: Banditry Would Have Been Eradicated If Current Efforts Began Two Years Ago Gobir

LG Autonomy, State Police Pivotal Transformation Under Tinubu Osifeso

Ohaneze: South East Senate Caucus Salutes Senator Mbata

In Next Five Years, Nollywood Will Experience Unprecedented Growth Esione

Police Arrest Four Teenagers For Killing Uber Driver

Im Struggling To Make Living Despite Two Oscar Awards Hounsou

Annie Idibia Celebrates 13 Years Marriage With 2Face

BLUEPRINT

2025: No national grid collapse so far, TCN speaks

CSOs, media unite against education challenges in Kaduna

Enugu to build Olympic size swimming pool, refurbish stadium – Official

Anambra 2025: Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s supporters collapse structure for governorship aspirant

January 11, 2025

‘Materialistic’ Kyle Walker’s wife makes u-turn on divorce as Saudi move looms

Kano: Fresh defection hits NNPP

Army redeploys senior officers in major shake up

Kogi allocates N7bn for revitalization of 88 primary health care centres in 21 LGAs

Sacked Kano commissioner joins APC

US: Dangerous storm force many flight delays, cancelations

Insecurity: Governorship aspirant meets Anambra APC leaders, strategises to salvage Anambra

Naira abuse: EFCC invites Okoya’s sons

Sunday Igboho dismisses death rumour

Shuaibu visits NSC DG Olopade, hails sports transformation initiatives

Breaking: National grid collapses less than 2 weeks in 2025

 

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