Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 7 February 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Trump unveils anti-Christian bias task force

Israel orders army to plan to let Palestinians leave Gaza

Egypt says Israel backing of Trump plan threatens Gaza talks

US sanctions network delivering Iranian oil to China

Trump trade envoy pick says universal tariffs should be ‘considered

Body urges FG to reconsider 50% telecoms tariff hike

Many businesses downsized, adjusted prices to survive 2024, report shows

Vendors decry non-allocation of spaces at Lagos International Airport

TUC blames regulations, devaluation for rising cost of living

FG seeks reversal of mother tongue policy in primary schools

Grim realities in S East as gunmen dictate funeral terms

Fresh inflation concern as NPA raises port charges by 15 per cent

PDP crisis: Disciplinary cttee invites Anyanwu, Ortom as BoT directs NWC to swear in Ude-Okoye

Labour Party blames Soludo for assassination of Anambra lawmaker

Partial blackout in Ilorin as IBEDC workers strike

Senate probes Niger’s ‘serious’ allegations against Nigeria

Nigeria witnessing surge in reverse medical tourism – Shettima

USAID suspension disrupts family planning services in Bauchi-Official

PUNCH

Gunmen abduct Delta poly student, demand N10m ransom

Decomposing body of abducted Anambra lawmaker found on Second Niger Bridge

Reps committee proposes Lagoon, Ijebu, New Kaduna, 28 other new states

Bandits abduct ex-NYSC DG, others in Katsina

Security, economy improved significantly under me – Buhari

Kidnapped Anambra lawmaker found dead near Niger Bridge

Tinubu sacks UniAbuja, UNN VCs, appoints replacements

Nigerian leaders owe citizens an apology, says Fayemi

Curb influx of substandard gas cylinders, Reps urge SON, customs

Police bust $4m oil fraud syndicate, arrest key suspects

NAICOM, FRSC partner to implement third-party vehicle insurance

Nine of Portable’s proteges arraigned for assaulting Ogun officials

Edo PDP urges EFCC to probe attorney-general, LG commission chair’s suspension

TUC slams FG over electricity tariff hike, highway tolls

NAICOM, FRSC partner to implement third-party vehicle insurance

LP faults Soludo, demands probe of Anambra lawmaker’s murder

Appeal court president leads fight against drunk driving

Blackout in Osun as IBEDC workers protest colleagues’ sack, lock offices

12 suspected land grabbers arraigned in Lagos

Nigerias education minister proposes 12-year basic education model

Osun varsity cries out as land grabbers invade campus

FG unveils emergency hotline to tackle kidnapping

THISDAY

Concerns Mount over Shabby Treatment of Nigerian Visa Applicants by South Africa Embassy

Female Genital Mutilation Violates Rights, We Will End the Menace, Declares First Lady

Showing Unseriousness, House Targets 67 States, Proposes Creation of Additional 31

Natasha Akpoki-Uduaghan Seeks Establishment of Diaspora Investment, Development Bank to Halt Japa

Elumelu: Weve Lifted Over 2 Million Individuals Out of Poverty in Africa

Environmental Restoration Fund: House Addresses $100bn Damage in Niger Delta

FG Approves Re-award of Two 2nd Niger Bridge Bypasses to Ease Movement

Senate Confirms Najomo as NCAA DG

BPE Backs Tolling to Ensure Sustainable Road Infrastructure Devt

Edun Showcases Nigerias Investment Opportunities to UAE Bank Delegation

Senate Probes Niger Military Juntas Allegations Against Nigeria

Deputy Speaker Kalu Seeks Nnamdi Kanus Release, Urges Tinubu to Temper Justice With Mercy

SUN      

Tinubu extends health workers retirement age to 65

Scrapping TETFUND will harm higher education, lead to job loss, says House committee

Global Rights condemns US withdrawal from UNHRC and WHO

Senate orders probe, calls for immediate action on Rivers oil spill, fire

NLC condemns mass sack at KEDC, demands recall of over 900 workers

Benue police arrest relative, native doctor in Emmanuel Yaji kidnap case

VANGUARD

Trump sues Illinois, Chicago for blocking immigration crackdown

JSS, SSS, scrapped as FG introduces 12-year basic education model

Delta IGR hits N157bn in 2024

Police summon US-based Nigerian musician, Aguike over PMAN crisis

NPA increases tariffs by 15% after 32 years

Reps propose creation of Etiti, Lagoon, Warri, Okun, 27 other new states

Tinubu sacks UNIAbuja, UNN VCs, appoints new leaders

Ologbondiyan predicts fresh crisis for PDP over national chairmanship position

PDP crisis: Governors Forum is not party organ – Anyanwu

PDP Crisis: Disciplinary Committee summons Anyanwu, Ortom, and 10 others

Immigrants should only get British citizenship after 15 years – Kemi Badenoch

Anambra lawmaker, Justice Azuka, found dead on 2nd Niger Bridge

Obasanjo’s ADC Major General Jemitola slumps, dies at IBB Golf Club

Retirement: Ignore PSC directive, remain in office, IGP tells police officers

Reactions trail discovery of decomposing body of kidnapped Anambra lawmaker

APC stalwart, four others killed in fresh herders attack in Otukpo

Abduction of General: Residents say Katsina authorities were alerted but failed to act

Bandits abduct ex-NYSC D-G. Gen Tsiga, others

Abubakar Aliyu makes history as 2nd general in Nigerian Army to jump from plane

Portable at large as police arraign 9 proteges for assaulting Ogun officials

Relocating to Nigeria one of my best decisions Tolanibaj

50 Cent mocks Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gottis death

Itll be premature to resume oil exploration in Ogoni land Peterside

Abduction of General: Residents say Katsina authorities were alerted but failed to act

LEADERSHIP

NPC Partners FCDO, Tackles Leadership Vacancies

UniAbuja Matriculates 7,000 Students, Warns Against Cultism

Abuja Natives Seek Establishment Of Development Commission

Senator Barau To Raise 3 Millionaires In 186 LGAs

Bolt Drivers Protest Killing Of Colleague, Demand Arrest, Prosecution Of Suspects In Edo

Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthen Peace, Security Nationwide

NAICOM Declares Zero Tolerance For Non-settlement Of Insurance Claims

PDP Seek Probe Of Edo Gov’t Over Alleged Financial Recklessness

TRIBUNE

Gov Bala seeks to strengthen Bauchi, UK diplomatic relations

FCT Exco approves major contracts for infrastructure devt, security enhancement

Obasanjo’s former ADC, Major General Jemitola slumps, dies atgolfcourse

Sokoto DPP calls for abolition of Nigeria’s prison calendar

Task force arrests 12 for alleged land grabbinginLagos

Gov Adeleke inducts 10,000 youths into Imole youth corps

13 US patients undergo kidney transplants in Nigeria ‘ Shettima

Reps to probe recurring bombing in Sokoto communities

FG vows to make Nigeria hub of arts, culture, tourism, creative economy

Reps seek life imprisonment for fake drug producers, importers

Kano govt inaugurates health fellows programme selection committee

State govt intervenes as power outage enters fourth day in Kaduna

DAILY TIMES

TUC threatens nationwide strike over naira devaluation, tariff hikes, tollgate plans

Assassination of LP Lawmaker: Soludo has lost will to enforce law, sanity Labour Party

NLC to KEDC: Reinstate sacked 900 workers or face bigger action

Reps move to transform Micheal Okpara University to conventional

FG assures NLC of dialogue-driven labour policies, industrial peace, harmony

Nigeria Immigration Service rolls out contactless passport application system

Kemi Badenoch pushes for stricter UK citizenship rules

American woman in Pakistan demands $100K from U.S. to return

Towards a cohesive Nigeria: Reimagining state development priorities

Gender-responsive health advocacy takes center stage at workshop in Aibom

House to declare oil producing communities in Ondo, disaster zone

NATION   

NANTAP positions theatre to drive civic engagement

Burial for Ogun community leader holds today

Court sets March 26 for $60,206.66 unpaid commission case against FCMB

Police withdraw fraud charge against Gbolahan Obanikoro, others

Why middle-aged women should join TikTok Ayra Starrs mother

Fountain University seeks Adeleke, IGPs Intervention over alleged land grabbing

PDP may face worse crisis over chairmanship position, says Ologbondiyan

Adeleke recruits 10,000 Osun youths into empowerment scheme

Parliamentary oversight key to strengthening rule of law, says Speaker Abbas

Fed govt advocates shift to 12-year basic education model

DAILY TRUST

How Trumps order triggered major disruption in Bauchi

Well go on strike if FG insists on 50% telecom tariff hike Festus Osifo

Teachers begin indefinite strike in Ebonyi

Reps ask FG to halt Shell, Total Energies divestments

Report: 65% of businesses in Nigeria increased prices in 2024 to stay afloat

Reps ctte gets proposal for creation of 31 new states

NSCDC officers arrested over death of Bolt Driver

Portable on the run as Police arraign 9 proteges for assaulting Ogun officials

El-Rufai calls outUba Sani over ex-aides detention

Fire kills 78 livestock, destroys food stores in Kano

Why I relocated my children to school abroad Bovi

Badenoch: UK migrants should face difficult hurdles for citizenship

Tinubu sacks UNIABUJA VC, makes key changes across Federal Varsities

AUTHORITY

Nigeria, Mexico deepen investment cooperation in livestock development

FG to partner Germany on innovative dual vocational training for Nigerian youth

AU appoints health specialist, Chiamaka, Agenda 2063 Ambassador

End female genital mutilation practice, NHRC charges stakeholders

Tinubu sacks Vice-Chancellors of UniAbuja, UNN, appoints new Pro-Chancellors

Group moves to address inter-religious violence in Plateau

UniAbuja matriculates over 7,000 students as VC warns against cultism, exam malpractice, others

Hamas releases 3 Israeli hostages, Israel says 2nd phase truce talks start Monday

BUSINESSDAY

Naira appreciates further after CBN’s new BDC directives

Here’re ten money market funds to invest your N100,000

One-year T-bills sees N3.15trn subscriptions as investors lock in on high yields

Nigeria’s GDP per capita down to $835 in 2025 ‘ IMF

Killers strike father, son, as vandals raid solar lights in Port Harcourt

Federal Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide

What the Adoption of the FX Global Code and CBN’s FX Matching System Means (EFEMS) for Nigeria’s FX Market

Trump signs order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports

Prices seen rising as Customs imposes 4% FOB charge on imports

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Three Nollywood Films Selected For Showcase In Hollywood

Murder Of Our Lawmaker Evidence Of Lawlessness In Anambra ‘ Labour Party

Three Nollywood Films Selected For Showcase In Hollywood

FUPRE African Premier Petroleum University Matriculates 2115 New Students For 2024/2025 Academic Session

FCTA Approves Key Security, Infrastructure Projects In First EXCO Meeting Of 2025

Murder Of Our Lawmaker Evidence Of Lawlessness In Anambra ‘ Labour Party

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG Urges Action Against Female Genital Mutilation

Repatriates 7,790 Nigerian Refugees From Chad

Unpaid Salaries: Ebonyi NUT Declares Indefinite Strike In 7 LGs

NASS LP Caucus Decries Killing Of Anambra Lawmaker

BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks UNN, UniAbuja VC

FG To Scrap Junior, Senior Secondary System Of Education

Komolafe And His Uncommon Leadership At NUPRC

FG Adopts Destination 2030; Nigeria Everywhere As Natl Global Soft Power

BLUEPRINT

Nigerian professor, Dubem Okafor kills wife, self in U.S

NWDC: Shawai lauds Sen. Barau, urges peoples support for commission

Gunmen kill 2 injure many in Lagos community

FG’s laudable response to U.S. health funding halt

‘Why Edo governor slammed suspension on Attorney General, another top government official’

Boko Haram: 7,790 Nigerians who lived as refugees in Chad for 10 years return

Doctors who performed ‘YouTube’ surgery flee hospital, mother, baby die

Insecurity: Soludo not capable of enforcing law, sanity in Anambra – LP

LP Reps decry k!lling of kidnapped Anambra lawmaker

NCPC was in disarray when I took over – Adegbite

Unpaid salaries: NUT declare indefinite strick in Ebonyi LGAs

Why we are reviewing ports tariff by 15% – NPA

Senate confirms Najomo as NCAA DG

Police detain 4 NSCDC operatives over bolt driver’s death

 FG restates commitment to improve peace, security

Senate confirms appointment of 3 INEC Electoral Commissioners

Obasanjos ADC Major General Jemitola d!es at IBB Golf Club

Few weeks after divorce, Bill Gates embraces new girlfriend

                             

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