Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BLUEPRINT

Pope Francis remains in hospital indefinitely – Official

Tinubu backs Africa-led credit rating agency

Nigeria: Electricity tariff hike may increase cost of doing business – Rewane

Equity market opens week in negative run, sheds N73bn

Oil production now 1.75mbpd, to hit 2.7mbpd by 2026 – NUPRC

FG commissions vaccine storage facility to curb disease outbreak

Breaking: Lagos assembly suspends plenary indefinitely

NELFUND announces closure, fresh opening for student loan applications

2025 appropriation bill: N140bn earmarked for South-east development commission Official

NITDA to create conducive environment for national digital growth

PUNCH

Osimhen sets Turkish transfer record, ’70m above second-placed Nicolò Zaniolo

Osun mayhem: Ex-council chair, six others shot dead as Adekele, Oyetola’s supporters war

AGF bars police from parading suspects

FG plans N2.3tn electricity subsidy in 2025

$23bn refinery biggest risk of my life – Dangote

Tariff hike: Airtel raises data, call rates

Recruitment: NNPC to issue successful candidates appointment letters

20,000 communities without electricity in Nigeria – REA

N’Assembly pushes for 60 new FMCs amid funding, manpower crisis

NAF begins probe as fresh Katsina accidental bombing kills seven

If $23bn refinery didn’t work, I was dead – Dangote

Rivers won’t recognise pro-Wike lawmakers, Fubara tells N’Assembly caucus

Japan, Nigeria police arrest 11 cybercrime suspects, recover $33,320

Court bars CBN from withholding Kano LGs allocations

FG urges liberalised visa policies for Nigerian businesses

UPDATED: PSC appoints ex-police spokesman Moshood Jimoh Lagos CP

Operatives presence at Lagos assembly on lawmakers’ request – DSS

Lagos assembly backs Meranda as speaker, adjourns plenary indefinitely

Army restates commitment to investing in commanders for improved security

Court threatens developers arrest in N300m illegal eviction case

It’s national embarrassment,’ Lagos lawmakers lament DSS invasion of assembly

PSC appoints ex-police spokesman Moshood Jimoh Lagos CP

THISDAY

Trumps Team Arrives in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Russia Talks to End Ukraine War

Nigerias Oil Production Rises 5.7% Y-o-Y, Rig Count Soars to 38 Post-PIA

Oyedele: 97% of Informal Sector Exempted from Paying Tax in New Bill

Ayo Adebanjo and Alaperu Basibo: In Requiem

Osimhen Fires Brace Ahead Crucial Europa Tie Thursday

After Rebasing, NBS Puts Headline Inflation at 24.48% in January from 34.80% in December

NHRC, NACA Collaborate to Enforce Rights of People Living with HIV/AIDS, Other Marginalised Nigerians

Report: Bolstered by AfDBs $1bn Support, Nigeria to See Improved Power Generation in 2025

DSS Presence Causes Uproar in Lagos Assembly

Declare Emergency on Antimicrobial Resistance, Public Health Experts Tell FG

FG Urges Countries to Provide Enabling Environment for Nigerian Businesses Overseas

LASG Signs MOU with Lafarge Africa on Collection of Non-Recyclable Combustible Waste

Petroleum Smuggling: Customs Boss Expresses Concern over Impact on Nations Economy

Impeachments: Refrain from Lawmakers Leadership Tussles, NILDS DG Cautions Assembly Clerks

Gbajabiamila: Its Tough Being Tinubus CoS, Hes Strong, Better, Knows His Onions

Student Loan: NELFUND to Close 2023/ 2024 Application Cycle February 21

LP Lawmakers Commend NAFDACs Fight Against Fake Drug in Onitsha

Amid Osun LG Crisis, OSSIEC Unveils Voting Materials, Says Its Set for Election

Again, Air Chief Orders Investigation into Alleged Killing of Civilians by NAF Aircraft

PSC Appoints Ex-Spokesperson, Moshood, as Commissioner of Police Lagos Command

Labour Party Denies Zoning 2027 Presidency to South-East

Saudi Govt Expended $47m on 98 Nigerian Communities in Need of Humanitarian Aids

CBN, Others Restricted from Withholding Kano LG Funds

FHC Fixes April 30 to Hear Suit Seeking to Vacate Seats of 27 Rivers Lawmakers

Edun: FG Committed to Removing Obstacles to Youth Participation in Key Sectors

DSS Clarifies Role In Invasion of Lagos Assembly

SUN      

Tambuwal, ex-Sokoto gov, accuses APC of prioritising propaganda over governance

Again, Wabara defies Abia PDP, endorses Otti

Crisis hits Bayelsa PDP as state, ward executives bicker over suspension of acting zonal secretary

LG crisis: Ex-council boss, 3 others die as APC, PDP supporters clash in Osun

Osun APC urges Tinubu, IGP, AGF others to rescue Osun citizens

Sacked LG officials cant return to office -PDP

APCs resort to self help condemnable NASS caucus

2027: Weve never zoned presidency to SEast LP

Insecurity, poor infrastructure, bureaucracy stalling non-oil revenue growth- Edun

Gov Okpebholos 100 Days in office: Edo Correspondents Chapel pledges support for good governance

Nigerian Armys 8 Division organises operational planning cadre 2025

Dogara appeals to President Tinubu to renew oil exploration in Bauchi

Lagos lawmakers condemn DSS invasion of assembly chambers

NAF airstrike foils bandit attack in Katsina, kills scores

GUARDIAN

DSS storms Lagos Assembly, seals Speaker, deputy’s offices

Maritime workers union appeals for provision of life jackets in Kogi

Okada riders to undergo digital registration in Ogun

Edo coalition urges police to address violence from ethnic protesters

Jimoh replaces Ishola as Lagos Police Commissioner

Residents urge Sanwo-Olu to approve Odutuga as monarch of Odo-Iragushi

Troops destroy illegal refining sites, recover 95,000 litres of stolen crude

Police launch investigation into crash that killed eight in Imo

Organisation secures release of juveniles awaiting trial, pledges continued advocacy

Bootleg alcohol kills 124 in Turkey in six weeks

Argentina ex-president Fernandez on trial for beating girlfriend

Saudi Arabia to host summit on rebuilding Gaza

Xi meets Chinas tech titans amid economic struggles

Ten strategies for building a visionary roadmap for change

Obi pushes for knowledge-driven economy

Lawyers with frivolous applications should be penalised, says Agbaje

Parties hopeful of justice at Edo tribunal

CNA urges Review of National Assembly Service Act to promote efficiency

Mayhem in Osun: Five feared dead, FHA attacked as APC takes over 15 LGAs

Court restrains CBN, others from withholding Kano LG allocation

Poland will not send soldiers to Ukraine PM

Argentina president faces impeachment following cryptocurrency controversies

FG seeks liberal visa regime for Nigerian films

AU endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA digital trade champion

Student loan: NELFUND close 2023/2024 application cycle Feb. 21

VANGUARD

NAF air strike kills bandits, foils attack on PMF base in Katsina

Cause of Mohbad’s death couldn’t be ascertained — Pathologist

Mohbad: OPC not involved in controversies

FG wants liberalised visa policies for Nigerian businesses

Grid collapses: Senate partners S-Korean firm

Naira rises to N1,555/$ in parallel market

Osun LG crisis: 8 killed as APC, PDP clash

Lagos Assembly Crisis: Lawmakers, DSS disagree over security agency’s presence

Kanu raises alarm, alleges tricks by FG to perpetually hold him down

Lagos lawmakers demand investigation into DSS interference

Osun LG crisis: 8 killed as APC, PDP clash

Lagos Assembly Crisis: Lawmakers, DSS disagree over security agency’s presence

Kanu raises alarm, alleges tricks by FG to perpetually hold him down

Lagos Assembly Crisis: Atiku tells Tinubu to stop interfering in state matters

Sacked Osun state LG chairmen, councillors can’t return to office – PDP

Lagos Assembly invited DSS for security purpose, not to seal offices– Acting Clerk

Regina Daniels deactivates Instagram account

DSS storms Lagos Assembly, seals Speaker, deputys offices

FG working to correct January salary shortfalls JPSNC

LEADERSHIP

Davido Blasts Osun CP Over LG Takeover Crisis

Lagos Assembly Invited DSS To Forestall Obasa’s Planned Return, Letter Reveals

Invictus Games: 3 Officers, 21 Athletes Applied For Canadian Visa, Not 70 ‘ DHQ

Many Terrorists Killed In Katsina Airstrikes As CAS Orders Probe Of Accidental Bombing

NNPCL To Boost Gas Supply To Starzs CNG Station, Acquires 15% Equity Stake

Nasarawa Assembly Declines Screening Of Ex-Commissioner, Grills 7 Nominees

JUST-IN: Ex-Council Boss, 4 Others Die In Osun LG Takeover Crisis

Ned Nwoko Denies Rumours Of Impregnating Nollywood Actress Chika Ike

TRIBUNE

Experts raise concerns over rise in antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria

Attack on Ondo Finance commissioner politically motivated ‘ Yoruba group

Foundation decries misconceptions about Yoruba culture

Recruitment: Expect your appointment letters, NNPC tells successful candidates

NASS approves N140bn for SEDC in 2025 budget

NNPC announces completion of recruitment exercise

Cardoso urges stronger economic ties with Middle East

LP reps caucus commends NAFDAC’s war against fake drugs

Edun advocates diversified economic approach to tap potential of non-oil sectors

DSS’ invasion of Lagos Assembly condemnable ‘ Ex-minister, Olanrewaju

Nigeria’s role in global AI revolution significant milestone ‘ Okebukola

AU endorses Nigeria as digital trade champion

Prioritise fight against clinical malnutrition, WASPEN urges Tinubu

Kano market leaders challenge Dangote, BUA to crash soaring sugar prices

Despite PDP suspension, Wabara lauds Gov Otti’s leadership in Abia

Osun LG crisis: ‘Respect the rule of law,’ Davido tells Police Commissioner

Incorporating CTCA into Nigerian education system will improve learning outcomes ‘ UNESCO

DAILY TIMES

AfCFTA reaffirms commitment to strengthen Nigerian businesses for global trade

Equities market investors gain N1.83trn w-o-w as optimism drives growth

Bitcoin nears $98,000 as crypto market sees volatility

Rising costs threaten survival of small businesses in Abuja

Why Nigeria faces economic uncertainty as Trump reshapes global trade

Shehu Sani returns to APC as Kaduna Gov welcomes Yero, Hunkuyi, Laah, other defectors

NATION    

You cant return to office,PDP tells reinstated Osun Chairmen, Councillors

Binance: Why I sued Gambaryan before seven-day ultimatum, by Agbese

Matawalle cautions ex-SGF Lawal on comments against Tinubu

500 Oyo students get Osenis free WAEC forms

Commissioner advocates greater inclusion of girls in STEM education

AU endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA Digital Trade Champion

Paternity dispute: Why I may not submit for DNA test Ex-Skye Bank chair Ayeni

Nigerias foreign reserves hit $40bn as CBN strengthens forex market

Ekiti central APC stakeholders endorse Oyebanji for second term

JUST IN: Federal appointee escapes assassination over Osun LGAs takeover

NAFDAC extends operations against fake medicines

DAILY TRUST

Lagos assembly adjourns indefinitely as move to remove speaker heightens

Nasarawa assembly suspends screening of commissioner-nominee over insubordination

2027: LP denies zoning presidency to S/East

NNPP, APC group in verbal war over shadow govt in Kano

APC kicks as Zamfara govt bans political gatherings

Kwara: Customs intercepts 800 gallons, truckload of PMS in one month

NECA, ILO, Organised Labour canvass strengthened adjudication

Saudi firm threatens to sue Hajj commission over contract breach

Osun LG crisis: Ex-council chair, others killed

Over 20,000 rural communities lack access to electricity REA

Toll fee on renovated federal roads too high

Despite court ban, VIOs return to Abuja roads, begin e-ticketing

Minimum wage: FCT council chairmen have no excuse not to pay

Abuja markets management to introduce e-commerce platform

Over 350 rabbis kick against Trumps Gaza plan

UN appeals for $6bn for Sudan crisis aid in 2025

GAZA: Arab summit on Trumps plan postponed

MAN to FG: Manufacturing sector on its last breath

SON raises concern over substandard lubricants

Cardoso urges stronger economic ties with Middle East

FG identifies agric, solid minerals as priority sectors

NGA showcases Nigerias gas potential at world conference

2027: Weve not zoned Presidency to South East Labour Party

Nobody can dictate to us, Lagos lawmaker vows to resist speakers removal

Leaked memo shows DSS was invited to Lagos Assembly

Court restrains CBN, others from withholding Kano LG allocation

Osun LG crisis: Dont destroy the peace in our land, Oluwo warns politicians

BUSINESSDAY

Regulator’s silence over ‘substandard’ petrol questioned

Obasa: Political solution likely as Tinubu wades into crisis

Naira masks Nigeria’s struggling non-oil exports

Bond investors told to rethink strategies ahead rate cut

CBN to boost remittances from Nigerian diasporans in Middle East

Naira records one-month gain of N105 in black market

Top 5 African countries that produced the most oil in January 2025

Stock market opens week on negative note as focus shifts to inflation, MPC

Tinubu seeks to create AU maritime task force, proposes Lagos as headquarters

Revamping Nigeria’s electoral system: Key reforms for a transparent and credible 2027 election

Boosting our revenue bases through an effective diversification in our IGR

WAEC releases 2024 results, 34,878 obtained five credit-passes with English, Maths

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Bishop Nwokolo Tasks Students On Hard Work, Dedication To Evangelism

NiMet Staff To Undergo Training On Climate Data Maproom

NDDC Board Chairman Assures Greater Development Impact In Niger Delta

Cardoso Urges Stronger Economic Ties With Middle East

Stakeholders Back Proposed Widowhood Leave For Grieving Spouses

X (Formerly Twitter) Beats Facebook, WhatsApp, Others To Rank As Most Harmful Social Media Platform In Nigeria

Oborevwori Receives Good Governance Award From Ethiope Delta Baptist Conference

Rivers Assembly Crisis: Wait For Supreme Court Ruling, Court Tells Amaehule, Oko-Jombo

My Journey Into Fashion Began With Desire To Transform Way Clothing Is Produced- Kwande

Digital Skill: Nigeria Ready For AI, Regulation Necessary to Streamline Activities ‘Institute, SBTS

NEW TELEGRAPH

Identity Politics, Narrow-minded Elite Bane Of Nigerias Devt- Jega

2025 UTME: JAMB Registrar Forecloses Extension Of Registration Deadline

Interrogating NLC s Boycott Of Telecoms Services

APC Chieftain, Three Others Killed In Osun Over LG Crisis

Adeleke Directs Osun Residents To Stay Away From Secretariats

Nassarawa Assembly Screens Seven Commissioner Nominees

Double Taxation: PH Commercial Drivers Threaten Protest Over

 

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