Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 22 February 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Judge denies union bid to halt Trump firing of government workers

Queen of Pop Madonna lambasts Trump for calling himself king

Breaking: Labour forces FG to reduce telecom tariff hike by 15%

FG approves relocation of 29 Custodial Centres

NASS not for content creation, senate spokesman faults Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over seat dispute

DSS grants Nnamdi Kanus family, lawyers access after pressure

Escapees not principal suspects in lawmakers kidnap, murder Anambra CP

None of the 31 proposal to create new states met requirements Deputy Speaker

Videos: NAFDAC uncovers expired condoms, fake drugs repackaged for sale in Lagos

Governor Sule sacks TSC chairman, inaugurates 16 new commissioners

PSC approves promotion of 38 ACPs to DCPs, 100 CSPs to ACPs

Nigeria loses N23bn, 700,000 jobs annually to Hide and Skin consumption Minister

Just in: EFCC returns $120,548 and N70m to foreign fraud victims

Osun LG crisis: Matawalle urges security agencies to maintain order

Police bust kidnappers hideout in Delta, arrest fleeingsuspect

Cattle herders allegedly set ablaze N27m cassava farm in Ogun

EFCC arraigns lawyer for allegedly defrauding victims of N1.3bn in Uyo

PUNCH

FG to scrap visa-on-arrival policy by April

Your revelation on June 12 election winner not new,’ Hafsat Abiola replies IBB

No state creation request meets constitutional requirements – Deputy Speaker Kalu

Customs intercept N398m cannabis sativa in Lagos

I set aside religion, ethnicity to secure federal varsity for Kaduna Senator

Nigeria, Kenya seek stronger economicties

Nigeria has so many armchair critics – Ex-NBA chair

IG, Makinde, others shower encomium as Oyo CP retires

Ondo community protest: Group demands compensation for families of deceased

June 12: Group demands formal apology from Babangida

Osun restricts vehicular movement for LGpoll

Oyebanji hails Tinubu for approving new varsity for Ekiti

FG seeks EU support to boost science, technology

AfDB unveils presidential candidates ahead of May 29 election

EFCC returns $132, 362, N78m to foreign fraud victims

NDDC adopts new development plan for Niger Delta

New regional commissions, projects to drive growth in Niger Delta Minister

Israel to release 602 prisoners in Hamas swap

Ex-NYSC DG hails Tinubu for approving Ekiti varsity, promises security others

Oyo unveils committee to redress disputes on rural road projects

BREAKING: Tinubu approves relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas

THISDAY

Opts For Targeted Interventions As Farmers Get More Support

How Can Multimedia Help The Youth In Buying Trending Products

2025 AU Summit: An Affirmation of Nigerias Digital Footprint and Leadership

Tuggar: Despite Challenges, Nigerias Youths Can Transform their LivesThrough Peace, Love

Protesters against Otuaro are Hired By Fraudulent Beneficiaries of PAP, Says Ijaw Youths

UNILAG Don Advises FG, NUC to Overhaul Varsities Courses Overtaken by AI

CBN, EDC Partner to Strengthen Cooperative Society as Economic Devt Tool

SUN

INEC awaits NASS for single day conduct of presidential, governorship, other elections

Ilaje Nation rejects inclusion in proposed Ijebu State

UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw confirmed

Ogbe Stadium tragedy: Gov Okpebholo expresses condolences, chides PDP for celebrating death of Pius Etim

Rains: Contractors double up pace of work, vow to beat deadline of completion of road projects in Edo

Barau applauds Tinubu on BOA N1.5triilion recapitalisation

Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, multiple properties linked toEmefiele

Delta govt demotes two engineers for fraudulently certifying uncompleted projects

NAPTIP probes ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault

Afenifere Renewal Group mourns Adebanjo

No country can ignore impact of technology Jonathan

NDIC sensitizes solicitors to protect banks deposits, recovery

GUARDIAN

Cholera kills 15 in western Ethiopia: health official

US pushes Zelensky to sign Ukraine resources deal

NCAC to honour culture excellence, creativity, global influence at 50th anniversary

Global watchdog removes Philippines from money laundering ‘grey list

EFCC seeks repatriation of recovered crime proceeds to Nigeria

Zelensky doesn’t have to be in Ukraine talks says Trump

Obololi Spill: Shell shuts Nun River-Kolo Creek crude oil line

Sule swears in 15 new commissioners in Nasarawa

Police blame suspects’ escape in Anambra on operational lapses

French-Lebanese architect to redesign British Museum galleries

TCN restores power supply to Central Area, Abuja 132 KV lines

Mexican drug lord seeks repatriation to avoid US death sentence

Customs intercepts 1,958kg cannabis sativa in Lagos

LEADERSHIP

Federal Gov’t Approves Relocation Of 29 Custodial Centres

Ugochinyere Raises Alarm Over Plot To Sack Him From House Of Reps

N14bn Released For Regional Dev’t, But More Funds Needed, Says Minister

Group Condemns Natasha’s Outburst Against Akpabio, Seeks Apology

Federal Gov’t To Fill Top Management Vacancies In 4 Paramilitary Services

LG Boss Issues 7-Day Ultimatum To Haulage Firm On Broken Wooden Bridge

Insecurity No Excuse For Police Extortion, Corruption In South East

Yobe Monarch Commends Gov Buni For Intervention In Curbing Rising Kidney Failure

OSPRE Trains LGs On Early Warning, Response To Conflicts, Disasters In Benue

JUST-IN: Court Stops PDP South-South Zonal Congress

JUST-IN: Court Okays Conduct Of Osun LG Polls

TRIBUNE

Deepen human capital development implementation, Shettima tasks govs

Atiku leads El-Rufai, others on condolence visit to Clark’s family

FG begins briefing series to showcase scorecards of Tinubu’s ministers

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen economic ties to drive infrastructural development

Musawa inaugurates 18-member committee on Motherland 2025

Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order

Ondo govt declares Monday work-free day for Aiyedatiwa’s inauguration

Court halts PDP South-South zonal congress

Pope Francis’ condition not life-threatening ‘ Doctors

NDLEA warns students against abuse of drugs

Eko Disco restores power to King’s College after Minister’s intervention

Tinubu urged to halt revenue leakage

29 Nigerian indigenous languages endangered ‘ NLN boss

NATION

How Abacha violently plotted to overthrow me, by Babangida

Elumelu calls for increased oil production to boost Nigerias economy

Olanipekun calls for urgent restructuring to save legal profession

Nigeria makes progress towards exiting FATF grey list

APC chieftain to Adeleke: obey court ruling, halt planned Osun LG election

Kaduna student leaders urge govt, ASUU to resolve KASU strike

DAILY TIMES

Afenifere youth president kidnapped, abductors demand N100m

Commotion as Senate President orders Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan out of the red chamber

AIbom first lady designate Welcomes UN Women Repr, ECOWAS ahead of Anniversary Celebrations

Classroom collapse in Yobe kills student

FCTA vows to reclaim Piwoyi, Zhidu, Other community lands in Abuja

Climate change: Nasarawa trains 200 SMEs on climate-smart practices

IBB launches book, says MKO Abiola won June 12 poll

NiDCOM seeks stronger collaboration with Senate as Akpoti pledges support

Hisbah says nightclub must go to uphold moral values

27.5% Monetary policy rate adjustable CBN

DAILY TRUST

Hubs initiative will reduce cost of building materials Housing Minister

FG vows to boost exports, investment through SEZs

Bandits death: Turji fights back, slams N22m levy on Sokoto deputy govs village, others

Memoir: MKOs daughter speaks on IBBs comment on June 12

Tinubu approves relocation of Ikoyi, Agodi, 27 other Prisons

Minimum wage: FCT workers, primary school teachers suspend strike

NYSC partners Terraskills, to train 10,000 Corps members

31 state creation request failed constitutional requirements Reps

Akin Alabi Hosts Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders event; Announces Lagos-Ibadan flag off

Nigeria worse off than when IBB left office Obi

BREAKING: Court orders final forfeiture of millions of dollars, mansions, estates linked to Emefiele

NOSDRA Investigates Oil Spill from Shells Pipeline in Bayelsa

Lookman set to dethrone Osimhen as King of the Pitch

BUSINESSDAY

Policy inconsistency tops concerns list on FG’s industrial transformation plan

Terror kingpin Bello Turji resurfaces in Sokoto, imposes ’25 million levy on villages

Scaling smart: How mid-sized companies can leverage M&A for strategic growth

CBN targets single-digit inflation medium to long term ‘ Cardoso

IBB, president at 44 years, campaigns for youths in autobiography

CBN retains interest rates at 27.5% amid rebased inflation

NEW TELEGRAPH

Your Exceptional Work Has Inspired Us All- Ayodele Aminu

Osun LG Polls: Adeleke Orders Restriction Of Vehicular Movement

Abia Govt To Youths: Your Leadership Starts Today

Barau Commends Tinubu On BOA Re- Capitalization

LG Poll: Osun Secures Court Order Mandating OSSIEC To Conduct Elections

Osun APC To Adeleke: State High Court Can Not Override ACourt Judgement

Break Up Not In Our Dictionary -OG Thrillerz

Oyebanji Lauds Tinubus Approval Of Federal University In Ekiti

Ranching: Were Targeting Massive Jobs, Investment In 2026 FG

BLUEPRINT 

Obi demands sack of former Anambra police commissioner, overhaul of formations

We didnt call for delisting of Bakassi Displaced natives

Fighting inflation through rebasing

Najomo dedicates honourary fellowship to safety professionals in NCAA

Reflect on values in national anthem, Shettima charges Nigerians

Anambra: Police make u-turn on identify of escaped suspects who murdered lawmaker

NTDA, NIHOTOUR partners to boost Nigerias tourism, hospitality sector

2027: Why all elections should hold one day, major stakeholders speak

Anambra: Paul Chukwuma joins govship race, vows to unseat Soludo

FG to digitalize grazing routes, set border control against disease outbreak

Bida council names major road after Santuraki

Updated: Tinubu approves relocation of 29 Custodial Centres nationwide

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Former Lawmaker Appointed Director At US-based Intelligence-Security

First Lady Remi Tinubu Empowers 500 Nasarawa Women With Household Items

Nigeria’s N33trn Livestock Sector Highly Under-Utilised ‘ Minister

Senate Will Promote Progressive Governance, National Development, Says Akpabio

Renewed Hope Ambassadors Laud Kebbi Gov, Bagudu Over Solidarity Rally For Tinubu

CP Explains How Two Suspected Kidnappers Of Slain Anambra Lawmaker Escaped Custody

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