Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST

GAZA: Hamas to free 6 Israeli hostages this week

UKRAINE:Russia, US to name negotiators on ending war

CHAD: Nearly 300 Boko Haram militants killed in fresh offensive

Heavy security as Osun electoral body insists on Saturday LG poll

Jonathan faults deployment of military for elections

Despite court order, Ondos 33 LCDAs have come to stay Aiyedatiwa

Calm returns to Lagos assembly as stakeholders await Tinubus intervention

Reps to probe INEC over delay in conducting by-elections

Boko Haram: US probes aid to Nigeria

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Buhari, others pay tributes as Edwin Clark dies at 97

Taskforce battles suspected robbers, kills 3, recovers AK-47 rifle in Abuja

Kidnappers kill 2 FCT residents over delay in ransom payment

How man with 3 wives lured minor with rice, defiled her NSCDC

Police vow to crack down on scavengers in Ogun

EU congratulates Angola president on election as new AU chair

Niger Republic rejects ECOWAS passport, bars Nigerians from entry

SUDAN: Over 200 killed in 3-day paramilitary assault

DR CONGO: Uganda deploys troops against M23

Inflation drops to 24.4% amid high food prices

Electricity customers to pay N300,000 for bypassing meters

E-invoicing: FIRS to onboard selected Large Taxpayers July

Nigeria needs to do away with community consent form for mining licence Gov Sule

28 states accessed $68m through business reforms programme FG

US probes donations to Nigeria amid claim of Boko Haram sponsorship

Reps to probe INEC over delay in conducting bye-elections

Kwara cleric sent to prison for killing final year student

PUNCH

Islamic cleric, others remanded over Kwara female students death

Police dismiss Portables madman claims, insist singer remains wanted

Igbo found a brother in Adebanjo, says Ohanaeze

No obstacle to Alaafin Owoade’s April 5 coronation – Aide

Reps invite INEC chair over vacant House seats

Military to release 381 ex-terrorists, urges empowerment, monitoring by states

50 escape death in Zamfara market explosion

I inherited 13 years backlog of unsettled insurance claims – IG

Nigerians must name, shame bad leaders – Jonathan

NSA hands over rescued abductees to Kaduna govt

Reps invite INEC chair over vacant House seats

Abia to relocate illegal market, hunts fake drug dealers

N54tn budget: N’Assembly raises recurrent vote, cuts N500bn from capital spending

Lagos assembly crisis: DSS threatens to sue AIT, Channels TV

Sanwo-Olu unveils bus terminal, slashes Red Line fares by 30%

Supreme Court sets March 10 for hearing in PDP leadership tussle

Experts to tackle food waste, hunger at Ajayi Crowther varsity

Clark was a distinguished patriot, FG mourns ex-PANDEF leader

High cost of accreditation affecting community-owned institutions, Rector tells NBTE

THISDAY

FG Seeks Private Investment in Nigerias 35,000km Federal Road Infrastructure

Alake: Conferment of NMGS Fellowship Recognition of Commitment to Advancement of Mining Sector

NERC Announces New Sanctions for Meter Bypass, Others

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates New Bus Station in Abule Egba

Kyari Charges Miners, Geoscientists to Embrace Innovation for Economic Growth

FRC Seeks Increased Revenue Allocation to States, Fiscal Sustainability at All Levels

AI Paris Summit: Nigeria, France, 56 Others Launch Platform to Bridge Digital Divides

Uba Sani Reinstates Fifth Chukkers Land Titles Revoked by El-Rufai

To Boost MSMEs Growth, FG Sets Up Committee to Enhance Financing

House Urges FG to Direct NAFDAC, PCN to Intensify Surveillance, Crackdowns on Fake Drug Manufacturers

Boosting Engineering Standards: Sanwo-Olu Backs CORENs Expanded Regulatory Oversight

Sokoto Government Reaffirms Commitment to Ease of Doing Business

Despite Unfavourable Rating, Nigerias Anti-graft War on Course, Says EFCC, TUGAR, Others

NDLEA Gets First Barracks, 35 Years After Establishment

Group Warns against Planned Protest to Destabilise Niger Delta

IG Donates Six Gunboats to Rivers Police Command

NSA Hands Over 59 Rescued Kidnap Victims to Kaduna Government

FG Disburses $68.36m to 28 States in World Bank-assisted $750m SABER Programme

NCDMB Insists on Patronage of Local Facilities in $5bn Bonga North, $550m Ubeta Projects

PDP: SCourt to Hear Anyanwus Appeal Against Sack as National Secretary March 10

FG Moves To Fast-track MSMEs Growth, Sets Up Cttee To Enhance Financing

SUN    

Free, fair election possible in Nigeria if Peter Obi

Anambra: PDP chooses candidate April 5, pegs EoI, nomination forms at N40m

USAID: US to investigate funds sent to Nigeria

FG, CBN collaborate to boost MSMEs with single-digit loans

PSC promotes 3 AIGs, 16 police commissioners

EFCC witness clears ex-Kwara governor of SUBEB fund diversion

Climate Change: Tinubu launches national greenhouse gas monitoring programme

DSS threatens lawsuit against two broadcast stations

Osun LG crisis: Police confirm six deaths, ex-council boss buried

GUARDIAN

Russia ready to support Iran nuclear programme, says kremlin

Anambra probes arrested native doctors for fraud, get-rich-quick schemes

Anglo American to sell nickel business for $500m

Japan approves new energy plan that prioritises renewables

Court rejects ex-ministers bid to block DNA test result

Five billion people lack safe, affordable medical oxygen Report

Ibadan Stampede: Court adjourns ex-Queen Naomi, others case to March 10

NAPS threatens mass protest over NYSC mobilisation crisis

How USAID freeze halted potential HIV vaccine tests in Africa SABC

Ex-lawmaker hails APC, Tinubu for reconstructing bombed southeast road

Millions lost as fire razes eight shops in Oyo

Chad says nearly 300 militants killed in Boko Haram offensive

VANGUARD

Family of boy allegedly tortured to death in Ondo police custody demands justice

Clark’s last words: Don’t give up on making Nigeria better — Family

High electricity costs choking teaching hospitals to death

Lookman misses penalty as Club Brugge knock Atalanta out of Champions League

2 suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker, Justice Azuka, escape from police custody

SEC expands crypto regulations to boost tax revenue

High electricity costs choking teaching hospitals to death

CBN orders banks to publish details of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances

Clark’s last words: Don’t give up on making Nigeria better — Family

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

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

‘Nigerians want governance not chaos’ — Atiku slams Tinubu over Osun LG crisis

CSO requests explanation from Ministry of Art over alleged N4bn office rent

Nigeria’s inflation rate falls from 34.8% to 24.48% after rebasing CPI

FG moves to fast track MSMEs growth, sets up C’ttee to enhance financing

Man docked for allegedly sending ex-lovers sex video to husband

LG crisis: Police confirms six persons dead, many injured

Im a patient at Aro hospital Portable reacts as police declare him wanted

Catholic Church pledges to investigate alleged flogging of female teacher

ESUT suspends three staff, one student over sale of grades, extortion, others

Calli Air: Cross River to take delivery of new state-owned aircraft next monthGov Otu

LEADERSHIP

789 Ex-Boko Haram Fighters Undergoing Rehabilitation ‘ CDS

CNA Advocates Review Of NASS Service Act To Enhance Staff Welfare

Nigeria’s Census Key To Tackling Climate Risks ‘ Experts

IGP Presents N2.9bn To Families Of Fallen Officers

Clean Air, Safe Water Must Be Every Nigeria’s Birthright ‘ Tinubu

Illiteracy Can Lead You To Prison’, Police Spokesman Adejobi Warns Nigerians

Policeman, Wife Kill Each Other In Ekiti

NAPTIP Blocks Trafficking Of 13 Females To Iraq

Hafsoh Murder: Kwara Court Remands 3 ‘Islamic Clerics’, Phone Repairer, Farmer In Prison

Ned Nwoko Not Father Of My Child’, Chika Ike Addresses Paternity Rumuor

80 Passengers Escape Death As Delta Airlines Plane Crash-lands In Canada

TRIBUNE

Supreme Court fixes March 10 to hear Anyanwu’s appeal against judgement sacking him

NASS rescinds portions of 2025 budget, retains N54.99trn total size

Prices of goods still high despite drop in inflation ‘ CPPE

Why Nigeria’s inflation rate falls to 24.48% after rebasing ‘ NBS

Tinubu inherited health sector faced with stagnation ‘ SGF

JUST IN: Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 24.48%

Tinubu unveils national greenhouse gas emission programme

Clark will be remembered as advocate of restructuring, justice ‘ Gani Adams

$750m SABER programme: 33 states, FCT sign subsidiary loan agreement

FRC urges FG, states, LGs to deepen fiscal sustainability across tiers

DAILY TIMES

2025 Budget: Errors trigger NASS rescission on some line items

Osun LG debacle: PDP asks IGP to hold APC responsible for violence

PDP: Deputy Youth Leader knocks Wabara for commending Gov. Otti

FCT Minister tasks APC members on unity, grassroots mobilization

Gbajabiamila inspires many Nigerians, Abbas commends predecessor

Osun NASS caucus accuses Oyetola, security agencies of inviting anarchy to state

2027: We never said Presidency is zoned to South East LP

DBI, SBTS launch initiative to bridge digital gap in Nigeria

FCT begins e-ticketing for traffic offenders, warns of vehicle impoundment

NATION  

Lagos lawmaker empowers 500 widows, distributes 1500 JAMB forms

13 Benue lawmakers reject purported removal of Chief Judge

AI Summit: Nigeria, France, 56 others launch platform to bridge digital divides

South-West Govs to honour Adebanjo with grand funeral Sanwo-Olu

Lagos Assembly saga: DSS demands retraction from media houses within seven days

  Climate change worsening crisis in Niger Delta Minister

Clark served Nigeria diligently until the end, says Speaker Abbas

Edwin Clark: Obasanjo laments deaths of patriotic Nigerian leaders

PDP: Supreme Court to hear Anyanwus appeal against sack March 10

Reps fix Feb 28 for public hearing on tax reform

You must appear before court to defend yourself EFCC tells EezeeTee

Olori Atuwatse III harps on importance of entrepreneurial skills among students

JUST IN: PSC promotes three CPs to AIGs

BUSINESSDAY

Business confidence grows as reforms bear fruit

Petrol import persists amid rising local output

Naira’s rally to N1,500/$ is nothing to celebrate ‘ Teriba

Stock market drops by 0.25% after Nigeria’s rebased inflation report

How Nigerian SMEs can overcome the high cost of AI implementation

Is the regional development commission the new deal

Colonial amnesia: Why West Africa remembers differently

Is the global health system a house of cards

Awakening the sleeping giant: Nigeria’s urgent call for change

DAILY INDEPENDENT

FG To Facilitate Single Digit Loans For MSMEs

35-Year Old Jinx Broken As FG Commissions First NDLEA Barracks

After Rebasing, Nigeria’s Inflation Drops To 24.48% From 34.80%

Politicians Will Behave Well When We Reject Bad Behaviour ‘ Jonathan

We Motivate Rivers Workers To Feel Valued, Productive, Says Fubara

Talks On Fuel Quality Just Drama, Bad Marketing Antics, Says Kyari

[JUST IN] Insecurity: Incessant Herdsmen Attacks In Benue Producing More Orphans, Rep Member Alleges

NEW TELEGRAPH

CBN: Currency Outside Banks Up 44.46% To N4.74trn In January

All-Share Index Dips, Down 25bps

Weve Not Imported Fuel In 2025 Despite Our Right To Do So NNPC Ltd

African Ministers Hold Dialogue On Visa-Free Movement

Interswitch Deepens Collaboration With Tertiary Institutions

CBN Amends Guidelines On Management Of Dormant Accounts, Others

FG Sets Up Cttee On MSMEs Financing, Okays Loan Scheme For Small Businesses

USAID: US Mission To Probe Past Aid To Nigeria

FRC Boss Advocates Fiscal Sustainability Across 774 LGs

CRiver Assembly Condemn Calls To Remove Bakassi From State

BLUEPRINT

Inflation rate fell to 24.48% in January 2025 – NBS

Niger: Sani Musa gets knocks over remarks on Agaie-Baro Port

N5.78bn missing fund: Ex- governor, finance commissioner not signatories to SUBEB acct, EFCC witness tells court

NNPCL: Talks on fuel quality just drama, bad marketing antics – Kyari

Tinubu’s government addressing inherited health sector challenges – Akume

FFG releases hotlines to combat bullying in schools nationwide

Insecurity: Lawmaker solicits more FG presence in Benue

Death toll in Benue community attacks rises to 32

UK to establish climate change, terrorism centres in Nigeria universities

Crypto currency mess: Argentine President faces impeachment

Trump probes USAID funds to Nigeria

Nigeria: Investors wealth depletes by N166bn

AFC, China EXIM strengthen partnership, drive trade, infrastructure growth across Africa

Dangote bounces back as Africas richest man,86th globally

2025: Senate amends passed N54.9trn budget, reduces allocations for presidency, education, others

Atiku condemns invasion of Lagos assembly, demands probe

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