Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 8 February 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Flight carrying 10 missing in US

US approves sale of $7.4 bn in bombs, missiles to Israel

FG reaffirms committment to legal migration

UK govt bans ‘bird gatherings’ as avian flu outbreak worsens

Brazil receives second plane of deported migrants after row with US

Troops neutralize 27 terrorists, arrest 62, rescue 44 kidnapped victims

Sokoto State cracks down on illegal mining, vows prosecution of offenders

Meet Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, first Nigerian to command a US warship

Trudeau says Trump’s Canada annexation threat ‘a real thing’

Warri Refinery shut down for ‘routine maintenance’

‘Ironic and comical,’ Shehu Sani faults Reps proposed 31 new states

ICPC arrests ex-naval chief, NSCDC deputy commandant over N3bn fraud

2027: LP endorses Obi presidential bid, Otti, Rhodes-Vivour for gov

Meet Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, first Nigerian to command a US warship

FEC approves $1.07bn for health sector financing

New contactless passport renewal wont compromise security, FG assures

Third Party Insurance: Ensure compliance or face prosecution- Police, FRSC warn motorists

Meet Major Adebayo Adeleke who served in US army for two decades

Security agencies partner EU to combat crime in Niger Delta

Edo: NSCDC denies involvement of officers in Bolt drivers death

Be transparent with Tinubus revised budget, Obi tells N/Assembly

PUNCH

Tinubu orders database clean-up as FG uncovers 6,000 Nigeriens with NIN

My brother has never demanded a kobo for funding my election Gov Adeleke

Warri refinery undergoes maintenance one month after resuming operation

Lagos installs speed limit monitors, imposes N50,000 fine

Ex-N’Assembly members, groups fault Reps 31 new states’ proposal

Fresh price hike looms as NPA plans 15% tariff increase

Fraud: US to deport convicted Nigerian

‘It’s comical,’ Shehu Sani slams Reps proposal for 31 new states

No explosion at Warri refinery, says NNPC

Troops kill top terrorists commanders, Turji desperate to escape — CDS

Kaduna electric to restore power after gov’s intervention

Nnamdi Kanu ordered to appear in court Monday

Bode George endorses PDP BoT’s backing of Ude-Okoye as secretary

Calls for probe mount over $2.8bn USAID spending in Nigeria

Lagos unveils N3.37tn 2025 budget, focuses on infrastructure, environment

Ex-minister Turaki granted N1m bail after arraignment for alleged adultery

Traditional leaders call for military, police posts in Benue

Surgeons seek action as cardiac surgery costs soar in Nigeria

FG to engage stakeholders on proposed 12-year education model Minister

THISDAY

Donald Trump Moves to Revoke Joe Bidens Security Clearance

Amidst Super Eagles Call-up, Ugochukwu Snubs Nigeria for France

Akwa Ibom Ready to Host Niger Delta Sports Festival, Says Gov Eno

Rewane: Nigeria is Morgue of Abandoned Projects

Benjamin Kalu: Proposals to Create 30 New States Failed Constitutional Requirements

NNPC: No Explosion at Warri Refinery, Facility Undergoing Routine Maintenance

NNPP Crisis Deepens As Kwankwasos Faction Disowns National Convention, NWC Inauguration

Air Travels, Others to Suffer Losses with Trumps Freeze on Aid Programmes

Group: We Wont Allow Political Actors Push Kaduna Into Another Cycle of Violence

Oil Resumption: Tinubu Urged to Exonerate Saro-Wiwa, 8 Other Deceased Ogoni Indigenes

Abandoned Aba Mall to be Transformed into N50bn Manufacturing Hub

Ewa Urges FG to Finalise Carbon Market Policy Framework to Attract Investments

Inability of Council of Legal Education to Inspect Law Faculty Stalls Admission, Says VC

SUN   

Tinubu gradually restructuring Nigeria, but he has surpassed Buhari in nepotism Chekwas Okorie

100 days in office: Sulaiman-Ibrahim vows to empower 100M women, children

Gov. Yusuf committed to clean Kano, procures refuse evacuation trucks

Makinde stresses need for resilient economy, eulogizes late brother

UNN alumni back Tinubus sack of VC

NUC signs MoU to build AI ecosystem across Nigerian varsities

Dasuki Launches N100 Million Ramadan Palliative Programme

 GUARDIAN

Drivers, commuters lament Agberos extortion, seek proper regulation

Govt projects N626b as federal allocation in 2025

Women farmers decry 36% drop in agric budget amid food inflation

Perils of scrapping 6-3-3-4 system of Education – Onoja, SAN

Bisola Kayode inducted as 192nd Certified Global Tech Hero

How AI is changing fashion and what it means for entrepreneurs

Zamfara inferno: Northern senators, catholic secretariat urge enforcement of safety standards in schools

CDS confirms killing of notorious terrorist leaders in Zamfara

FG urged to exonerate Saro-Wiwa, eight others for oil resumption in Ogoniland

Zulum approves 54 vehicles, motorcycles to boost military operation in Marte

Group urges Tinubu to sack PAP boss Otuaro for EFCC probe

Again, pirates hijack passenger boat in Rivers, 12 missing

LEADERSHIP

DisCo, Union Leaders Agree To Restore Power In Kaduna, Others

Power Outage: Patients’ Families Storm UCH With Generators, Inverters

Tinubu To Extend Lagos Dev’t Model Across Nigeria, Says SGF Akume

No Explosion At Warri Refinery, Routine Maintenance Ongoing ‘ NNPCL

JUST-IN: Suspected Killers Of Anambra Lawmaker Deny Collecting Ransom

Troops Kill 27 Terrorists, Arrest 62 Others, Rescue 44 Hostages

High Human Trafficking Rates ‘Disheartening,’ Says First Lady Remi Tinubu

CDS Confirms Killing Of Notorious Terrorist Kingpins In Zamfara

2023 Polls: 774 Electoral Offenders Ungoing Prosecution ‘ INEC

TRIBUNE

Lagos govt redeploys LASPPPA officers for quality service delivery

Meranda lauds lawmakers over emergence as Lagos Assembly Speaker

How Nigeria can address ravaging economic crisis ‘ Makinde

FG lists economic benefits of contactless passport applications

No explosion at Warri Refinery ‘ NNPC

Kano gov orders immediate halt to Bayero varsity demolition after deadly clash

Gombe: Police restrict late night movement to curb crime

Step-by-step guide to applying for Nigeria’s contactless biometric passport

FG launches contactless passport renewal system in Europe

DAILY TIMES

Nigerias 49 Trillion naira budget undergoes adjustments for increased revenue

Reps propose creation of 31 new states

Lagos boosts traffic management with 4 new intelligent transportation system

Manufacturers raise alarm over rising electricity tariffs

FCTA approves N40.9bn for infrastructure, security, asset protection

Lions Club reinforces global leadership in disaster response

NATION    

Reports on scrapping JSS, SSS not true FG

Tinubu donates CNG buses to ease student transportation

Reps endorse FGs economic strategy, pledge efficient budget oversight

Firm calls for youth advisory board on housing, urban growth

Insecurity: FCTA to strengthen cross-border security

DAILY TRUST

Obasanjos ex-ADC slumps, dies in Abuja

Physically challenged man with 4 wives who chose not to beg

N3bn fraud: ICPC arrests NSCDC deputy commandant, goes after ex-naval chief

Why election offences prosecutions are slow INEC chairman

N3bn fraud: ICPC arrests NSCDC Dep commandant, goes after ex-Naval Chief

Dubais Post-Pandemic Real Estate Boom: A Haven for Luxury Living

Resident killed, 6 hospitalised as Lakurawa terrorists hit Kebbi again

Gunmen invade Sokoto Mosque, abduct worshippers

Bandits kill vigilante, kidnap 6 girls in Niger

We didnt scrap JSS, SSS Minister

11 missing as pirates hijack passenger boat in Rivers

US plane with 10 on board goes missing

BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria Immigration Service to launch contactless passport applicationin Europe, UK, and Ireland

Foreign reserves drop to level last seen in Oct. 2024

Golden Eaglets miss out on 2025 U17 AFCON, World Cup qualification

Lagos introduces new speed limit monitors, imposes fines

We make SMEs more attractive to lenders and investors ‘ VendorCredit Co-founder

South Africa will not be bullied, says Ramaphosa after Trump attack

NEW TELEGRAPH

Proposals For 30 New States: Falae, Yakassai, Uwazurike, others Disagree as Reps Fault Proposals

OPCI To FG: Caution promoters of Sharia in S West

How Lagos Will Avoid Borrowing To Finance 3.367trn Budget Deficit Ope George

Trump To End Bidens Paper Straw Policy

Kanye West Pleads With Trump To Pardon Diddy

Lagos Speaker, Meranda Pays Tribute To Late GAC Member, Ajose

Tinubus Aide, Bwala Speaks On Avoiding Interviews

BLUEPRINT

INEC to Nigerians: Support electoral reforms

You’re not North’s advocate,  group tells El-Rufai

School fire: Northern senators commiserate with Zamfara

Don’t drag Kaduna into another cycle of violence, group warns El-Rufai

US, Nigeria sign $90,000 grant to preserve ancient Nok artifacts

FG didn’t scrap JSS, SSS classes, minister clarifies

Heightened terror attacks in North-east, North-west: Nigerians express fresh concerns, suggest solution

Food Security: CSOs decry decline in 2025 budget proposal for agriculture

FG to empower 10m women by 2027 Minister

UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO reaffirm commitment to end female genital mutilation

Fresh danger looms as residents scoop diesel from fallen tanker

                               

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