Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday 18 January 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

US Ban: President Biden says Trumpll decide fate of TikTok

STOP MEDICAL TOURISM, DEVELOP OUR HOSPITALS — NIGERIANS TELL TINUBU

Edo: Ighodalo, PDP tender over 1000 documents to upturn Okpebholos victory

Budget presentation drama at NASS unnecessary IGP Egbetokun,

US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

Nigerian dies in South African police custody

PSC appoints Lawal as DIG representing South-West

Obasa: Ill rather focus on tasks ahead new Lagos Speaker

2025 Budget: Your performance ll determine increased funding Reps tell NBTE, others

NSCDC nabs 36 scavengers with illicit drugs, weapons in FCT

Stop taking sides in Rivers political crisis PDP advises police

Oonis wife, Ganduje in Maiduguri for wedding of APC chieftain Daloris daughters

Appeal Court affirms Abure as Labour Partys National Chairman

PUNCH

Injury forces Naomi Osaka out of Australian Open, Bencic advances

Mbappe was jealous after Messi joined PSG ‘ Neymar

Police botch kidnap attempt in Gombe, arrest six

Suspected Yahoo boys kill EFCC officer, injure another in Anambra

Five feared killed in Ondo communal clash, police arrest seven

Five arrested for beating Gombe man to death at wedding

Police arrest two for vandalism, motorcycle theft in Sokoto

Man stabs elder brother to death in

Catholic priest knocks Soludo over rising insecurity in Anambra

Procurement fraud, major challenge in Nigeria – Olukoyede

Entertainment industry contributes N154bn to GDP, creates 4.2m jobs – Mr Latin

Okpebholo accuses opposition of tribunal interference

Kano anti-graft agency probes notorious land grabbing syndicate

Ogun considers signing death warrants for condemned criminals

Scrapping TETFund will degrade public varsities, says ASUU

Ighodalo, PDP opens tribunal case against Okpebholo, tenders evidence

Gbenga Daniel backs creation of new state from Ijebu province

AMCON vows to recover Arik Airs N455bn debt

Orderlies not for personal errands, military, police officers’ wives warn

N800bn budget too small to fix Nigerias roads Umahi

Avoid night meetings that threaten Rivers, Fubara tells new CP

THISDAY

Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Zimbabwe Coach Warns of New Super Eagles Threat

Osimhens Goal Rescues Galatasaray at Hatayspor

Second Half of LaLiga EA Season Begins with All Top Three Playing in Madrid

LAGGS Holds 70th Inter-house Sports Competition January 23

PDP Leadership Tussle Gets Messier as NWC Splits over Rivers Court Judgement

IMF Retains Nigerias 2025 Growth Projection at 3.2%

GHL: Layonu, Aju Accuse First Bank of Gross Abuse of Judicial Process

Tinubu Lauds Governors for Supporting FGs Tax Reform Initiatives

FAAC Shares N1.424trn to FG, States, LGs as Federation Account Grosses N2.31trn

Trumps Inauguration Ceremony to Hold Indoors Due to Frigid Weather Forecast

Dangote Raises Bulk Petrol Prices to N955, Cites Escalating Crude Oil Cost

Appeal Court: Julius Abure Remains Labour Party National Chairman

IATA: Air Peace, British Airways, KLM, Delta, Others Assessed Equally on Safety Standards

Nigerians in Diaspora Spent N60bn on Detty December Visits, Dabiri-Erewa Reveals

Umahi: Nigeria Needs N18trn to Fix Its Roads

Again, Vandals Attack Transmission Lines in Abuja, Disrupt Power Supply to Maitama, Wuse, Garki

Avoid Partisan Politics, Fubara Tells New Rivers CPBlessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt

Police Raid Weapons Manufacturing Factory, Nab Two Suspects, Recover Illicit Arms, Ammunition

Pate: Only 15.06% of Total Capital Budget Released to Health Ministry in 2024

FRSC Lacks Authority to Arrest Vehicles with Faded Number Plates, Says Court

Tinubu Rejects Three-year Timeline to Complete Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Dual Carriage Way

Invaded Secretariat by APC Remains Our Office, Edo PDP Insists

To Tackle Food Insecurity, FG Unveils Portal for Young Farmers

Humanitarian Assistance: Nigeria, Other Sub-Saharan Africa Countries Get 510m, as EU Allocates 1.9bn

Ogun Considers Signing Death Warrants of Condemned Criminals to Curb Cultism, Ritual Killings

We Can Tackle Poverty by Giving to Less Privileged, Say Nigerian Turkish Varsities Alumni

Five Killed in Another Ondo Communal Clash

GHL, Other Defendants Ask Court to Lift Freezing Orders Irregularly Obtained by First Bank, Judge Adjourns for Ruling in Mareva Suit

Export-Import Bank of the United States, Nigerian Export-Import Bank Sign MoU to Strengthen Economic Cooperation, Expand Trade Ties

Julius Abure Remains Labour Party National Chair, Appeal Court Declares

2025 Budget: N Assembly Committee Threatens Zero Allocation for Absentee Agric Agencies

SUN

We have court orders barring us from replacing Anyanwu -PDP

Abure is LP national chairman Appeal Court

For Nigeria to survive, Tinubu had no choice but to remove fuel subsidy Emmanuel Umohinyang

Hayab, Kaduna CAN chairman: Our major problem is that people no longer trust government

LG poll: Ondo gov declares Friday work-free day

EPL: Guardiola reveals details on Haalands new contract

Im right man to lead Super Eagles to success Eric Chelle

First Bank, GHL disagree on order freezing firms assets

Four feared dead in Ondo land dispute

INTERPOL, EFCC unite to combat transnational fraud

Court remands gospel singer caught with girlfriends severed head

Noise Pollution: NESREA shuts down popular garden in Nasarawa

NUJ President advocates for stronger media-civil society collaboration during CISLAC visit

Gov. Okpebholo employs 360 Cleaners into Edo Civil Service

We inherited only 9 serviceable aircraft from Arik Air in 2017 -AMCON

Withdraw Tether ERC20 (USDT) to Visa and MasterCard in Nigerian Naira (NGN)

JUST IN: Blackout in Aso Rock as vandals steal 132kva undergroundcables

Ban on scavengers in FCT: NSCDC arrests 36 baba nbolaswith dangerous weapons

Civil groups condemn airstrikes in Tungar Kara, others

Delta police parades suspected cult leader, armed robbers, child trafficker, Uber drivers killers

GUARDIAN

NPA, NIMASA, others urged to prioritise 2025 budget for massive development

Dabiri-Erewa applauds Cardoso on launch of non-resident Nigerian accounts

ANWBN launches empowerment programme for widows, entrepreneurs, vulnerable women

Nigerias CNG agenda attracts $400 million investment NMDPRA boss

Implement cargo-tracking note at seaports, FG told

Expert faults NERCs system of approval for electricity tariffs

Firm seeks adoption of AI-integrated energy sustainability

Again, communal clash claims four in Ondo

As Mountain Top varsity honours Alex Mbata

No recruitment in PH refinery, NNPC warns

Nigeria, others to receive 510m in 1.9b EU 2025 humanitarian allocation

Nigerian pleads guilty to defrauding 400 US victims of $6m

PHOTOS: Aiyedatiwa presents staff of office to new Ondo monarchs

NAHCON sets Feb 14 deadline for Hajj fare remittance to operators

Northern govs should be held accountable for tax reform controversies, says AYCF

Bago to launch $2 billion poultry farm in Niger

Death of TETFund looms under tax reforms ASUU

Nigerian recruits in UK Prison Service struggle with housing, sleep in cars

Lawmakers step down fire service budget defence over discrepancies

Death warrants for cultists, ritualists will be signed without hesitation Ogun AG

Nigeria among eight African countries with most incarcerated journalists

LEADERSHIP

Edo Community Decries Lack Of Teachers

Fubara To Civil Servants: You’ve Our Ears

Court Remands Gospel Singer Caught With Girl’s Head

Women Seek Stakeholders’ Consultation On Tax Bills

Oyo Govt Threatens To Shut Private Health Facilities With Unqualified Personnel

Obasa: Lagos Assembly Names New Principal Officers

Oyo Govt Commences Major Road Rehabilitation

Gunmen Abduct Wife Of Retired AIG Odumosu InOgun

Community Decries Lack Of Teachers

Fubara To Civil Servants: You’ve Our Ears

Court Remands Gospel Singer Caught With Girl’s Head

Women Seek Stakeholders’ Consultation On Tax Bills

Federal, State, Local Gov’ts Get N1.424trn FAAC Disbursement For January

JUST-IN: Communal Clash Claims Another 5 Lives In Ondo

Hostile Weather: Trump’s Inauguration Moved Indoors

Israel Set To Approve Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal

Kwara To Employ Additional 1,800 Teachers

Oyo Gov’t Donates N20m To Support Fire Victims

Nigerians In Diaspora Remit $90bn In 5 Years ‘ NiDCOM

Stop Lies Against Tompolo, Niger Delta Group Warns Accusers

Oyo Gov’t Threatens To Shut Private Health Facilities With Unqualified Personnel

Blackout Hits Abuja As Vandals Attack TCN Transmission Lines, Underground Cables

Man In Court Over Alleged Threat To Life Of Ekiti Catholic Bishop

Oba Otudeko Leaves Nigeria Ahead Of EFCC Arraignment

TRIBUNE

2025 budget: N800bn insufficient to address Nigeria’s road infrastructure ‘ Umahi

Why I committed over N1.5bn to humanitarian causes in 2024 ‘ Peter Obi

PETAN tasks govt on consideration for local contractors in divested assets

Tinubu commends governors’ support for tax reforms

JUST IN: Dangote Refinery increases petrol prices from N899 to N955/litre

How Dr. Ihunanya Kanu is transforming Public Health and Resource Allocation Through Grassroots Advocacy and Health Surveillance

2025 budget: NASS queries Federal Fire Service over discrepancies in presentations

State of Nigerian roads frustrating ‘ Works Minister

Clark lauds Oborevwori’s achievements despite not supporting his election

Arewa group condemns Northern govs for backing tax reform bills

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N1.424trn December 2024 revenue

Police arrest two for vandalism, motorcycle theft in Sokoto

Group knocks Emir Sanusi over comments on Tinubu’s economic policies

Interior minister inaugurates facilities to boost staff welfare

Tax reform bills will tackle bureaucratic hurdles in Nigeria ‘ Group

Senator begs for FG’s intervention over collapsed bridgein Taraba

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire-hostage deal

Oyo govt commences road rehabilitation projectsinIbadan

2025 budget: Reps task NBTE, Polytechnics on judicioususeoffunds

NATION

Police bust illegal weapons factory, arrest cultist, two murder suspects

Chinese envoy urges West Africa to resist external interference

FG tasks council on licensing, quackeryin medical laboratory profession

National Youth Council holds town hall meeting on tax reform bills

Tunji-Ojo has redefined Interior Ministry, says APC chieftain

Show evidence of performance before asking for more funds, Reps tell agencies

Anambra traditional stool: gunmen invade community as residents flee

Elected ward, LGA executive members write PDP chairman, seek nullification of congress

We shall beg Tinubu to forgive, release Nnamdi Kanu, says Arthur Eze

Dangote raises petrol price to N955 from N899/litre for bulk buyers

Nigerias GDP to grow by 3.6% in 2025, says World Bank

NNPCL denies alleged PHRC recruitment

FG requires N18trn to fix roads, says Minister

NLO seeks partnership with Bayelsaon2025 programs

FG, states, LGAs share N1.424trn in January 2025

Four dead in fresh communal clash in Ondo

Police raid illegal weapons factory, arrest cultist, two murder suspects

Northern group hits Emir Sanusi over criticism of FGs economic policies

FG tasks council on licensing, quackery in medical laboratory profession

FG gives 14-month Abuja-Kano highway completion date

Budget presentation saga at NASS needless IGP

JUST IN: Gunmen abduct wife of retired AIG Odumosu in Ogun

ASUU: Why NELFUND cannot replace TETFUND

DAILY INDEPENDENT

New Dawn Or False Hope’ Eric Chelle’s Mission With The Super Eagles

Nigeria’s GDP May Grow By 3.2% In 2025, Says IMF

Child Trafficking In Nigeria: The Changing Faces Of Syndicates

First Bank Urges Court Not To Lift Order Freezing GHL, Other Assets

PDP Disowns Ologunagba On Party’s Position On Rivers Matter

Cultism, Ritual Killings: Ogun Won’t Hesitate To Sign Death Warrants Of Condemned Criminals ‘ AG

Activist Sulaiman Advises Ibadan NBA To Emulate Ikeja Counterpart In Terms Of Human Rights

Weak Currency Reason For Success Of Detty December In Lagos ‘ Travel Expert

TCN: Blackout In FCT As Vandals Remove 132KV Underground Cables

FG, States, LGCs Share N1.424trn December 2024 Revenue

Resist Secret Meetings With Those Declaring War On Rivers, Fubara Tells New CP

NNPC Disclaims Purported Recruitment Announcement For PHRC

Zamfara APC Leaders Receive 20 Cars From Yazid Danfulani In Show Of Appreciation

Budget: NADF To Scale Up Agricultural Financing, Rural Infrastructure In 2025

Edo Community Decries Dearth Of Teachers In Public Schools

Count Me Out Of Defection From PDP, Says Oborevwori

NASS Committee Queries Federal Fire Service, Suspends Budget Defencea

5 Killed As Communities Clash Over Disputed Land In Ondo

Helluva News Kicks Against Trump’s Planned Mass Deportation Of Aliens

Health Minister Decries Limited Capital Allocation Release For 2024 Projects

Afreximbank To Support Aircraft Financing for Nigerian Airlines

DAILY TRUST

Man with ear piece crushed to death by train in Lagos

Tax reforms: A blueprint for national growth, not regional rivalry Rep Benson

NASFAT, Alternative Bank parley on N50m women empowerment fund

Yobe, Bauchi communities make fortunes from cassava flour

FG to support 400,000 farmers for dry season

Imports from Chad, Ghana, others crash grains prices in Niger markets

N2.4trn regional commissions: Forum decries exclusion of North-Central

Yahoo Boys gun down EFCC official in Anambra

Local Governments will Receive Federal Allocations Directly This Month Presidency

Tinubu commends governors for supporting tax reforms initiatives

Oonis wife, Ganduje in Borno for Daloris daughters wedding

Court of Appeal affirms Abure as Labour Party National chairman

Kano Govt, Media Trust Group strengthen partnership on information dissemination

APC takeover of our secretariat recipe for anarchy Edo PDP

AMCON gives account of Ariks 30 aircraft 8 years after takeover

Lagos new Speaker fully takes over from Obasa, names principal officers

Gunmen abduct Lagos ex-CPs wife in Ogun

Why I returned N100m excess fund to Kano Govt Commissioner

Gaza ceasefire begins weekend after Israeli security cabinet approval

Health Ministry received only 15.06% of its capital allocation in 2024 Minister

Fresh outage in Abuja as vandals steal electrity cables

BUSINESSDAY

FG, states, local govts share N1.42trn in January 2025

Nigeria needs N18trn to tackle road gaps- Umahi

Prosper Africa, Afreximbank sign MoU to boost U.S-Africa trade

Nigeria’s GDP to grow by 3.6% in 2025 ‘ World Bank

Nigeria stocks shed N1.45trn in one week

EFCC arraigns former accountant-general Nwabuoku over N1.96bn money laundering

Capacity gaps threaten states’ control of electricity market

Breaking the chains of the hike economy: Nigeria’s road to economic equity

Keyamo secures Afreximbank deal to boost aircraft financing

Delta to train girls on digital literacy, entrepreneurial skills

NEW TELEGRAPH

Aviation: Connectivity to take centre stage at ATM 2025

Oborevwori: Count me out, Im not leaving PDP for APC

Oronsanye Report: Presidency to Scrap Major Ministries

FG, states & LGs share N1.424 trn in December

Buharis Ministers, Associates Exit APC for ADC

Gov. Aliyu Swears In 7 High Court Judges, 7 Khadis For Sharia Court

Court Bars FRSC From Penalizing Drivers For Faded Number Plates

Youth Mobilization For Tinubu Distributes 20 Cars To APC Supporters In NWest

CNG: NASS Tasks FG On Adaptability Test

Tinubu Determined To Boost Dev In SEast Deputy Speaker

Edo PDP Insists Secretariat Taken Over By APC Belongs To Party

Tribunal Admits Documentary Evidence Presented By Ighodalo, PDP As Exhibits

Fubara To New CP: Shun Meetings To Declare War On Rivers

Alleged $225.8m Debt: Court Reserves Ruling On GHL, First Bank Case

Nasarawa Court Remands Gospel Singer Caught With Girlfriend Head

Nons Miraj Slams Fish Pie Seller Over Comment Of Being Used, Dumped

Oyo Govt Adds Four Roads In Ongoing Rehabilitation Exercise

NAssembly Queries Fire Service Over Discrepancies In Purchase Of Firefighting Trucks

Oonis Wife, Ganduje Arrive In Maiduguri For Dalori Daughters Wedding

BREAKING: US SCourt Upholds Law Banning TikTok

NNPCL Issues Public Alert Over Fake Recruitment Claims For PH Refinery

Olu Of Warri, Adeboye, Elumelu Make List Of 100 Most Reputable Africans 2025

Kano Govt Approves Over 637m, Releases 500m For Child Nutrition Fund

BLUEPRINT

No separate recruitment arrangement for PortHarcourt Refinery NNPC Ltd

PDP affirms Anyanwu as scribe, party crisis spreads

WHO seeks US$1.5bn to tackle global health crisis

1,629 women benefited from free fistula surgery NHIA

Tax reform bill: ASUU wants TETFUND retained

NESREA seals popular relaxation garden in Abuja outskirts

After Covid-19, Nigerians anxious as Human Metapneumovirus spreads

Oyo to close down private health facilities operating with unqualified personnel

Tinubu commends governors for supporting tax reform initiatives

Nasarawa govt to commence screening of LG staff to check ghost workers

Lagos Assembly reconstitutes principal officers

Kwara to employ 1, 800 teachers, 200 security guards, others

Vandals attack 132KV underground cables supplying power to parts of Abuja

Ban on scavenging: NSCDC arrests 37 in FCT

Kano Government to revive 44 abandoned garment industries- Official

Zamfara APC chieftain donates 20 vehicles to APC supporters

Free Uniforms: Weve returned N100m excess to government Kano Commissioner

Minister defends N225bn budget, calls for more allocation

NESREA seals popular relaxation garden in Mararaba

Mushroom farmers seek FGs support to boost production

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