Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Trump withdraws US from UN human rights council

Tinubu rejects Adamawa federal varsity bill over land disposal clause

Court orders final forfeiture of N1.1bn, $392k, £35k from ex-banker

N200bn/monthly electricity subsidy benefits rich Nigerians – Tinubu’s aide

Minister orders probe of theft allegation at Delta prison

FG approves N31bn road project for FCT

Lagos Assembly may write Tinubu over Obasa – GAC members

IG decries indiscriminate case transfers, warns policemen

FG approves creative industry initiatives to boost Nigeria’s global image

FG trains Ondo technicians in modern vehicle repair

Bird flu scare: Rivers to begin livestock vaccination

EFCC debunks reports on witness testimony in Emefieles trial

Use education to tackle vote-buying, Osun REC charges parties

Jigawa, REA partner for 1000MW solar project to electrify 100 villages

Ganduje pushes for consensus candidate in Anambra APC governorship race

NCoS denies releasing inmates for robbery operations in Delta

Kwara hands over state game reserve to FG

THISDAY

Trump: US Will Take over Gaza, Develop and Own It

MPR: Five Banks Generated N2.6trn from Loans, Advances to Customer in 2024

NAICOM Releases New Regulation on Annuity Business Underwriting

Air Peace Must Be Protected, Its Our National Carrier, Says Activist

FEC Okays N758bn Bond to Offset Pension Backlog

After 18 Years, Court Frees Fani-Kayode of Alleged Forgery

CDS Musa Rallies Stakeholders to Achieve Tinubus 2.5mbpd Target

Mbah Signs into Law Bill to Create One-stop Shop for Taxation in Enugu

NiMet Report: Plateau, Kaduna, Benue, Kwara, Others to Experience Delayed Rain

NMDPRA Seals 19 Illegal LPG Outlets in Delta

Court Halts Investigation into Sterling Banks $17,079,000 Loan Recovery

FG Launches NBAN to Drive Infrastructure Development, Broadband Connectivity

Oshiomhole: No Foreigner Can Steal Nigerias Solid Minerals Resources without Local Connivance

Afe Babalola: Poor Remuneration Responsible for Doctors Emigration from Nigeria

Audit Queries: Senate Threatens Arrest Warrants Against FIRS, NNPC, CBN, Customs Bosses, IGP Others

Delta Govt: Oborevwori was Conferred with THISDAY Governor of the Year Award for His Fiscal Discipline, Approach to Governance

N40b Theft: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Monies Recovered from Ex-FBN Manager

Komolafe: NUPRC Will Not Pander to Any Party in Bid to Ensure Sufficient Local Crude Supply

First Lady Donates N100m to Disaster Victims in Niger

Keyamo Unveils 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction

Court Stops Reps Committee from Summoning Sterling Banks CEO Amid Loan Dispute

Court Acquits Femi Fani-Kayode of Medical Forgery Allegations

Kaduna Unveils Software to Improve Land Administration

Gov Mbah Signs Bill to Create One-stop Shop for Taxation in Enugu

SUN 

Nigerians will resist rigging, intimidation in 2027, says Atiku support group

Ex-LP Bayelsa governorship candidate joins APC

El-Rufai cant stop Sani from working for Tinubu Kaduna group

Omo-Agege opposes Okowa, Oborevworis defection to APC

FEC approves 758bn bond for pension liabilities, 30m student housing loan

11 Chinese nationals arraigned for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

Senate issues warning to FIRS, CBN, NNPC, others over failure to honour summons

Streets deserted, schools, shops closed in Esaoke after rage

FEC okays 242.68bn for 14 critical road projects nationwide

 GUARDIAN

Police rescue three victims, including ASP from kidnappers in Edo

APC faction plans to expel Amaechi, others, spokesman alleges

Oke seeks justice for victims of violence over Osun chieftaincy title

Hair stylist sentenced to nine years for sexually assaulting 13-year-old

Man appeals for N11m for surgeries after battling multiple health conditions

NSCDC parades four over crimes, warns Lagosians of scammers

Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of 10 travellers in Ondo

Court remands travel agencys CEO over alleged N144m Hajj fraud

NANS threatens to shut down FRSC commands over vehicle impoundment directive

US health secretary nominee RFK Jr passes crunch Senate vote

FG to raise N758b bond to clear backlog of pension liabilities

Amid Trump trade tensions, WTO remains crippled arbiter

VANGUARD

Trump signs executive order withdrawing US from UN bodies

‘Around 10’ dead, including gunman, in Sweden’s worst mass shooting

FG bans export of crude oil allocated to domestic refineries

How I got arrested for saying ‘drugs’ instead of ‘medications’ – UK-based Nigerian lady

FEC approves $1.07bn for health sector financing

I never said Tinubu, Akume, Kalu were corrupt when I was EFCC chairman — Ribadu

Someone called me 30 times to beg for N3k — Ex-minister decries poverty rate

Umahi flags off tolling on Federal highways to recoup $460.8m investment

Tinubu approves N80bn for immediate reconstruction of Alao Dam

This may be last time I get to host anything, Grammys host Trevor Noah aims dig at Trump

LEADERSHIP

Tollgates: Motorists To Pay N6,400, N4,000, N2,000 To Ply Abuja-Makurdi Road

Ohanaeze-Ndigbo President Restates Commitment To Supporting Fubara

Group Knocks El-Rufai Over Uba Sani Comments

Ukraine: Don’t Travel To Special Zones, Russia Warns Britons, Others

Federal Gov’t Probes Criminal Activities At Delta Prison

Kogi LNG: NNPCL Fast Consolidating Role As Profitable, Energy Security Coy ‘ Reps C’ttee

Australia Bans China’s DeepSeek On Gov’t Devices Over Security Risks

Customs Intercepts N4.2bn Export-bound Donkey Skin In Lagos

Kyari-led NNPCL Committed To Realising Domestic Gas Utilisation For All ‘ Ugochinyere

Kano Assembly Passes Law Establishing Arms-bearing State-owned Security Outfit

Edo Monarch Suspends Masquerade Festival Over Violent Clashes

Motorists To Pay ‘6,400, ‘4,000, ‘3,200, ‘2,000 To Ply Abuja-Makurdi Road

Tinubu Approves N80bn For Reconstruction Of Borno Dam

TRIBUNE

NCDC will mitigate infrastructural challenge in North-Central ‘ Senator Mustapha

Oil production: CDS Musa meets with stakeholders in PortHarcourt

US, UK patients now seek medical care in Nigeria ‘ Pate

Use criticisms against Nigeria to prioritise development, Peter Obi urges

Tinubu approves N80bn for reconstruction, expansion of Alau Dam in Borno

Audit reports: Senate threatens FIRS, NNPC, CBN, Customs CEOs, others with warrant of arrest

FG orders investigation into alleged criminal activities in Warri custodial centre

FEC approves N758bn to clear pension liabilities

NIS to launch contactless passport in EuropeFebruary7

Hardship: ‘Nigeria is bleeding, we’re suffering ‘, Gov Fintiri tells FG

NATION 

 KAEDCO confirms sack of 450 workers as strike enters second day

NIS launches contactless passport solution in Europe Feb 7

Nigerias healthcare sector attracting patients from US, UK Pate

2027: Nigerians will resist rigging, intimidation, monetary inducement

FG expands palliative programme to support students, FCT residents

Lagos LG polls: Adesanya declares for Bariga council chairman position

Afe Babalola decries poor remuneration of Nigerian doctors

DAILY TRUST

Northern states to experience delayed rainfall in 2025 Keyamo

2027: Atikus visit to Binani sparks fresh political permutations

Gov Bala vs Wike: Youre economical with truth, Ex-PDP chair replies Dogara

Remi Tinubu visits IBB, Abdulsalami for advice, performance assessment

Lagos Assembly crisis: Well speak at the appropriate time GAC Chairman

Mechanics union to train 5,000 artisans on CNG conversion

FG approves N159.5bn for road projects in Abuja

FG to raise N758b bond for pension liabilities Edun

Blockchain deployment will aid market regulation SEC DG

Nigeria, Germany partner on vocational training

Nigerias business confidence rises as PMI hits 52.0 in January 2025

FG kicks off N1trn 20-year mortgage financing

NMDPRA seals 19 Illegal cooking gas outlets in Delta

Gunmen kill Rivers stadium chief security officer, son

Alleged Medical Report Forgery: Court Acquits Fani-Kayode

AUTHORITY

Senate appoints Orji Uzor Kalu Chairman Committee on SEDC

FCTs N159.5bn projects get FECs approval

Nasarawa state pivotal to mineral development in Nigeria, says Alake

Centre Lauds NLC, NCC Parley Over Telcom Tariffs

Governor Okpebholo declares war on cultism in Edo

FG exempts Police, military from tollgates fee on Abuja-Makurdi road

BUSINESSDAY

Local oil firms embrace pricy barging amid leaky pipelines

Cashew output seen rising on favourable weather

Tomato farmers lose N2bn to poor storage facilities amid bumper harvest

NNFM, Beta Glass push NGX higher as earnings season spurs buy actions

Nigeria’s external reserves down by $1.19bn in 25 days

El-Rufai knocks Uba Sani for defending Tinubu, says he got N150b from the president

PwC sees inflation easing to 26%, naira stabilising in 2025

Investing in health tech to transform rural healthcare in Africa

From corrupt haven to hope: Nigerian Immigration Service’s London story

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Senate Moves Against IGP, FIRS, NNPCL, CBN, Others

Okpebholo Inaugurates Ambrose Alli Varsity Governing Council

Kano Land Dispute: Emir Sanusi Visits Rimin Zakara, Assures Locals Justice Will Be Served

Suspended Oba Arraigned For Beating Septuagenarian In Ogun

Economic Reforms Working, 2025 Is To Consolidate On All Programmes, Says Minister

FG To Raise N758bn Bond To Clear Backlog Of Pension Liabilities

CDS Advocates Non-Kinetic Approach In Achieving 2.5 Million BPD Crude Production Target

Ugochinyere Commends Kyari’s Role In Upscaling NNPCL

Refinery: Concern Citizens Ask NNPCL, Kyari To Open Up On Fuel Importation, Subsidy

NEW TELEGRAPH

CBN Harps On Orthodox Monetary Policy Measures To Curb Inflation

EU: Global Gateway To Enhance Nigerias Infrastructural Development

Import: Nigeria Takes Delivery Of N194bn Worth Of Wheat

AU, AFRIMA Formalise Partnership Through MoU

Grammatical Glitches, Others: Tinubu Declines Assent To Federal University Numan Bill

World Cancer Day: Cancer Not A Spiritual Problem CACIBS

2027: Alia Vows To Collaborate With INEC To Ensure IDPs Vote

IPAC Seeks Collaboration With Benue NUJ

Group Urges NNPCL To Speak On Fuel Importation, Subsidy Payments

BLUEPRINT

Stop delegate buying at party primaries, INEC urges CSOs

NBTI boosts entrepreneur to win $1000 on technology

50% telecoms services tariff hike outrageous – CDWR

‘Why Tinubu declined assent to Numan education varsity bill’

Airport official convicted for corruption over diversion of N11.2m

Enugu: Police enforce Third Party Motor Insurance policy

Kano agro-pastoral project constructs N1.5bn slaughter houses

CBN shifts deadline for BDCs to access FX market

NSC committed to training, retraining of staff – Official

2026 World Cup qualifiers: How Bafana ‘ll beat Super Eagles to  ticket – Coach

Police rescue kidnapped operative, others in Edo

FG approves N80bn for reconstruction of Alau Dam in Borno

Tinubu’s reforms poised to strengthen, revitalise Nigerian economy in 2025 – Information Minister

FG okays ₦758bn for pension liabilities, €30m student housing loan

Senate reshuffles committee Chairmen as Natasha , Orji Uzor Kalu get new appointments

Senate dangles arrest warrant on IGP, CBN governor, others

                               

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