Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 17 February 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Trump’s aid freeze could cause millions more AIDS deaths – UN

Three policemen arrested for extorting N100,000 from expatriate in Lagos

‘Substandard petrol’: Nigerians demand probe as retailers back NNPCL

Dismembered girlfriend died from asthma – Kwara killer cleric

LG crisis: Adeleke, Oyetola trade words, Labour suspends services

Edo to petition EFCC as panel alleges N96bn fraud under Obaseki

Telecoms tariff hike: FG deploys security agents as NLC insists on protest

Why Sharia laws shouldn’t be imposed on Yorubas

Why LP zoned 2027 presidential ticket to S’East – Abure

I still face four lawsuits from Afe Babalola’s firm – Farotimi

Naira strengthens at parallel market, weakens on official window

Reps move to regulate police deployment to VIPs

WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE private candidates’ results, withholds 2,577

Borno missing children rise as B’Haram steps up recruitment

Ensure fairness in deporting Nigerians, FG tells US

FG reduces oil theft to 5,000 barrels per day

Nigeria rejects move to split AUs department of political affairs

Army destroys 25 illegal refineries, seize 95,000 litres of stolen oil

Kidnapped Catholic priest, two others freed after four days

THISDAY

Stock Market Sustains 2025 Rally as MTN, Others Contribute 70.1% to Market Cap

Federal Government Promises Support, Incentives to Local Manufacturers

2024FY: Nigerian Breweries Crosses N1trn Mark in Revenue

FG Begins Construction of Emerging Technologies Institute in Kano

Court Dismisses Christian and Shyngle Wigwes Application to Appoint Interim Administrators/Guardians in Herbert Wigwes Estate

NUPRC: Nigeria Winning War against Illegal Bunkering, Oil Theft Reduced to 5,000 Bpd

Dangote Plans $400m Expansion of Ethiopia Cement Plant

Worlds Richest Man, Elon Musk Set to Release Smartest AI on Earth Today

Tunde Ayeni Hits Back at Adaobi Alagwu over DNA Certificate, Insists Certificate is Fake

Lassa Fever Claims 13 Lives in Edo, 3 Mpox Cases Recorded

Lagos Reopens Ebute-Ero Market After 3 Weeks Closure

SUN   

New twist in PDP crisis, as plot to sack Wabara, BoT chair thickens

Fear over plan by APC to take over Osun LGs

Respect court ruling, Oyetola tells Adeleke

2027: Were committed to Igbo presidency LP

Niger: APC, PDP trade words over appointment of NSIEC members

Passengers to face imminent disruptions as Port Harcourt airport undergoes upgrade

Lafia: FG commissions state-of-the-art skills acquisition centre to tackle youth unemployment

Adeleke accuses Oyetola, police, DSS of plotting unrest in Osun

Edo panel report indicts Obaseki, impeached LG chairmen over N96bn fraud

 GUARDIAN

How a man reunited with abducted daughter after 10-year legal battle

UI management denies campus robbery incident

Former lawmaker defends NCDMB against mismanagement allegations

Police allegedly torture teenager to death in Ondo

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft as Canadian ship transits waters

Capitalisation soars by N1.35tr as strong corporate earnings boost confidence

Sustained reforms, FX stability crucial for long-term market growth

We’re actively monitoring safety of GM crops, says Asagbara

Edo launches back-to-farm initiative to boost food production

Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after Rubio visit

53.6% of candidates passed 2024 WASSCE second series WAEC

2027: Tinubu gets more Northern backing as LP spars over Igbo presidency

U.S. policy shifts leave AGOA, Diaspora remittances hanging

PMI: Economic activities show marginal expansion for second consecutive month

How poor NOGICD Act enforcement leads to job losses, investment decline

FGs N100bn real estate financing will boost home ownership TDF

Nigeria backs move to reform AU, rejects proposal to split peace, security departments

Catholic bishop holds mass wedding for 21 couples in Niger

Court rejects family’s bid for interim administrator of Wigwes estate

VANGUARD

FG to engage 28,000 Nigerian health workers on USAID payroll

PDP, APC bicker over party’s internal crisis

Netanyahu vows to destroy Iran’s terror axis with Trump’s support

43,923 candidates scored over 5 credits in WAEC 2024

Are ATMs going out of fashion in Nigeria?

Inflation rate, CBN’s monetary policies, others to drive stock market

Increased kidnapping: Transporters adopt ‘soole’ method as low patronage hits inter-state travels

Federalism, restructuring: If Tinubu misses this opportunity, Nigeria is gone – Adebanjo

Nigerian Engineer Ochuko joins prestigious EU Research team, secures €191,500 grant

US Embassy in Abuja, Lagos Consulate to to close onMonday for Presidents Day

PDP Crisis: Im at home in Enugu, not in detention Ude-Okoye

Police neutralize 9 terrorists, rescue kidnapped victims, recover 23 firearms

Musk says smartest AI on Earth chatbot Grok 3 to be unveiled Monday

LEADERSHIP

Military Airstrike Kills 10 In Katsina

Dangote Doing A Very Good Job ‘ Tinubu

CAN Congratulates Wale Oke On Re-election As PFN President

500 Persons Benefit From Free Medical Outreach In Benin

Security Experts Demand Probe Of Boko Haram Funding

We Paid Ransom In Millions To Free My Kidnapped Niece, Says Catholic Archbishop

Female Partner At Large As Police Inspector Found Dead In Ogun Hotel

2027: Atiku Names Ex-Zulum’s Media Aide As Special Assistant

Osun NLC Directs LG Workers To Stay At Home Over Fear Of Violence

CAN Hails Reelection Of Bishop Oke As PFN President

Attackers Of Ondo Police Station Will Face Full Wrath Of Law ‘ CP

TRIBUNE

FG urged to disregard petitions against leadership of NDDC, other Ijaw leaders

Gov Bago lauds Agaie LG chairman for launching books on democracy, governance

Fubara, Otti, others to attend leadership, business summit in Rwanda

Nigeria rejects proposal to reconfigure AU’s political affairs department

AU: Tinubu demands combined maritime task force for Gulf of Guinea

Nnamdi Kanu: You’re ‘playing the ostrich’, Ohanaeze slams South-East govs

Osun: Respect Court ruling, Oyetola replies Adeleke

Oil production to increase by one million bpd by December 2026 ‘ NUPRC

North-West senatorial candidates reject politicians’ children in NWDC management

NATION  

Nigeria ready to host Gulf of Guinea maritime police

IG disciplinary panel ends verification, 340 officers, men quit

Public, private sectors raise N8tr from capital market

201 Nigerians head for home on Trump deportation order

Fed Govt to evacuate 100,000 Nigerian refugees from other Afrcican countries

 JUST IN: Osun NLC embarks on strike amid Appeal Court judgement on sacked LGAs executives

Alleged N96b fraud: Edo panel indicted Obaseki, impeached LG chairmen

I didnt betray Africa over GMO adoption, says outgoing AU commissioner

No student was harmed, traumatised in lone attack, says UI

JUST IN: Kidnapped Catholic priest, two others regain freedom in Rivers

GOC tours illegal refining sites as troops seize 95,000 litres of stolen products

Adeleke, Oyetola clash over enforcement of A Court verdict reinstating LGAs executives

DAILY TRUST

Strike: FCT schools remain shut as minister/unions meeting ends in deadlock

Abuja explosion survivor needs rehabilitation not detention Rights group

Again, US, Israel threaten to open the gates of hell on Gaza

AU fears DR Congo breakup as M23 seizes another key city

UKRAINE WAR: Trump team to meet Russians, Ukrainians in Saudi

Why Tinubu exempted aviation from ban on foreign trips Keyamo

Dangote mulls $400m investment to expand Ethiopia Cement plant to 5m tonnes

80% of cash in informal sector threatens financial mgt Report

Commuters express mixed reactions over BRT fare hike in Lagos

How we grew Enugus IGR by 1,000% from N30bn to N500bn -Gov Mbah

AEO scheme boosted companies trade from N185.8bn to N563.8bn Customs

Police inspector found dead in Ogun hotel

The High Price Of Excellence; An Exclusive On The CBN Afusat Kassim

JUST IN: Angry Youths Set Ondo Police Station On fire

Onoh brands El-Rufai great genie in the lamp of our collective success

Centre seeks probe into N7.7bn NCDMB misappropriation

Relief materials for IDPs hoarded in Abuja classrooms

Kidnapped Catholic priest, 2 others regain freedom

He contributed to my victory, Tinubu hails El-Rufai at 65

BUSINESSDAY

PFAs battle for loyalty as 290,000 customers change managers

Naira’s best start in over a decade sparks hope, caution

Analysts expect rate hold as MPC decides Thursday

Nigeria’s budget per person far below $2.15 poverty mark ‘ report

Businesses expect higher spending amid inflation fear, CBN survey reveals

Nigerian Breweries, PZ, and other stocks to watch this week

PZ Cussons plans $34.3m debt-to-equity swap

Stakeholder calls for unified regulatory framework to unleash fintech potential

Fresh debates over Amaechi’s relevance and legacies erupt as Rivers political crisis deepens

Supreme Court dismissal of Gov Fubara’s appeal opens fierce debates and crisis

DAILY INDEPENDENT

APC Sweeps Katsina LG Polls

Nigeria Rejects Plan To Split AU Political Affairs, Peace, Security Department

Fundraising: Enugu Security Trust Fund Rakes in N3bn

Crisis In ECWA Wuse II As Members Accuse Senior Pastor Of Sexual Misconduct, Threaten Legal Action

Eno Inaugurates Antenatal Complex In UUTH To Honour Late Wife

Oyetola Debunks Allegation Of Foisting Crisis In Osun

Catholic Bishop Conducts Mass Wedding For 21 Couples In Niger

To Save Nigeria Requires Self-Sacrificing Leaders -Cleric

How Nigeria Achieved Significant Debt Reduction Under Tinubu ‘ Kalu

NEW TELEGRAPH

ACourt Judgment: Osun NLC Directs LG Workers To Withdraw Services

Edo: Okpebholo, Obaseki In Battle Of Words Over Alleged Stolen N96bn LG Funds

Pa Adebanjo Lived, Died An Awoist, Social Crusader Ngige

UI Receives Windfall Of Benefactions, Decorates Fanimokun, Agbaakin

IconKay Tech Commends FGs Move To Computer-Based Exams

Prioritise Staff Training Or Risk Aviation Safety Demuren Tasks FG

Herdsmen Kill 16 Farmers, Throw Corpses In Benue River

BLUEPRINT

24m Lagos residents threatened by climate challenges Researcher

N96bn LG fraud: Edo panel report indicts Obaseki, PDP leaders

Expert urges students to embrace technology-driven innovations

NDLEA busts major trans-border drug syndicate, seizes narcotics worth millions

2025: Reps reschedule renewable energy summit to May 5

SERAP to CBN: Withdraw ATM transaction fee hike or face legal action

Lets position Nigeria as global energy security leader NUPRC boss Komolafe

Rivers: Orlukwor monarch condemns shooting at soldiers

NYSC partners SMEDAN to boost corps members empowerment

Bauchi: Bala assures law enforcement agencies of support

NAFDAC evacuates 140 tons of expired, unregistered drugs in Aba

Ogun: Police Inspector d!es inside hotel, mistress flees

40 almajiri children graduate from skills acquisition training in Kaduna

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