Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

Trump says US will sell $5m ‘gold card’ for residency to wealthy foreigners

Israel strikes south of Damascus with warplanes

UK pledges 204m to Nigeria’s agriculture growth

Liquidity crisis impeding Nigeria’s power sector growth ‘ Adighije, MD NDPHC

Naira rises to N1,485 on black market on improved dollar liquidity

Why exchange rate, not interest rate, may be CBN’s best tool against inflation

IBB’s memoir: Rewriting history, betraying the past

PUNCH

SSouth govs move against Wikes camp over PDP congress crisis

Afenifere backs Kalu, says declaring Abiola President long overdue

Nigerias WBank debt may hit $9.2bn as FG eyes six loans

Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

FULL LIST: US excludes UK, others from visa-free entry for 2025

Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

Move on, stop sulking over ministerial snub, Onanuga tells El-Rufai

Why INEC vote count can’t be accurate, says Jonathan

Obasa awaiting ruling before returning to Assembly – Lawyer

Tinubu govt not marginalising Muslims, APC tells Shari’ah council

APC dismisses anti-Ganduje plot as El-Rufai absent from NEC meeting

Ribadu denies 2031 presidential bid, Presidency knocks El-Rufai

Senate backs Akpabio as Natasha files N100.3bn defamation suit

JAMB affirms deadline as 1.5m register for UTME

PETROAN shelves planned strike over N100bn bridging claim

Enugu assembly moves to regulate tenancy fees, landlord charges

Air traffic controllers decry manpower shortage, poor pay

Osun election chief sues IG over staff arrests, office sealing

FG demands probe into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda

Army denies claims of automatic promotion for soldiers

THISDAY

Cost of Borrowing Soars as Maximum Lending Rate Hits 29.79%

NDIC Calls for Stronger Legal Collaboration in Bank Liquidation, Debt Recovery

Credit to Government Declined by 38.1% to N24.54trn in January

Galatasaray to Drag Mourinho to FIFA over Racists Remarks

FG Demands Probe into Death of Flying Eagles Striker in Uganda

Commonwealth Games, Nigeria Hold Drug-abuse Seminar for Students

NBS: Aided By Non-oil Sector, GDP Grew By 3.40% in 2024, 3.84% in Q4

Tinubu Reassures Global Oil Investors of Easy Repatriation of Their Investments

Presidency to El-Rufai: Its Time to Move On

Senate Alleges CBN Frustrating Probe into How Ways and Means Facility Was Spent

FG: Nigerias Economic Growth Hinges on Resilient Infrastructure, Woos Private Financing

London Court Awards $380m Against NLNG Over Alleged Breach of Contract

Lassa Fever: Death Toll Hits 38 in Taraba

Visa On Arrival Policy: PEBEC Allays Fears, Says Promotion of Tourism, Trade, Investment Remains Key

Jonathan: Transparent Election Pivots on Credible Political Leadership

After Two Years of Inactivity, President Tinubu Presides over APC National Caucus Meeting

Speakership Tussle: Court Orders Remand of Three Lagos Assembly Staff for Alleged Assault on DSS Officer

Transcorp Power Repays $300m Loan as Shareholders Approve N37.5bn Dividend

Reopen Onitsha Bridgehead Market, S/East Reps Caucus Urges NAFDAC

Exploitation of Tenants: Enugu Assembly Introduces Bill to Regulate Agency, Legal Fees

EFCC Arraigns 16 Chinese Nationals for Alleged Cyber-Terrorism, Internet Fraud

Senators Pass Confidence Vote in Akpabio, Refer Natashas Case To Ethics Committee

Court Orders Remand of 3 Lagos Assembly Staff for Alleged Assault on DSS Officers

SUN       

Insecurity may end Nigeria Orire, APC stalwart

PDP playing coalition, not opposition politics Adebayo

Why SEDC excites House of Reps Deputy Speaker Nwabughiogu

Annulment of June 12, a setback for Nigerias Democracy LP Chieftain

Obi was never a protg of Arthur Nzeribes ABN, Obidient Movement says

Livestock: FG to recruit 37,000 youths through Nigeria-Brazil partnership

EFCC charges 16 Chinese with cyber-terrorism in Lagos

New tax bill: ASUU rises against alleged tactical abrogation of TETFund

GUARDIAN    

EFCC petitioned to probe billions donated at Babangida’s book launch

IBBs apology should lead to national reconciliation, says Hashim

IBB revelation: Igbo group demands N100tr compensation for Ndigbo

Osun LG election, a waste of tax payers money APC chieftain

Traders count losses as fire guts warehouse at Ladipo auto spare parts market

Enugu community cries out over rising insecurity, seeks govts intervention

Mohbad: Court strikes out charge against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, others

New commissioner vows to make Akwa Ibom Nigerias e-governance hub

IMO Election: Nigeria to expand deep blue assets coverage in Gulf of Guinea

NSC recovers over N527b from shipping companies, terminal operators

Stakeholders task operators on technology, insurance growth

Tinubu okays N1tr financing for states to strengthen PHCs

FG advocates quality as experts alert to rising water contamination

Over 400 infected as deadly illness kills 53 in Congo

Study UK alumni celebrate outstanding Nigerian talents, gender representation

Expert links rising cases of diabetes to high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages

Ukraine has agreed on terms of minerals deal with US: senior official

U.S. new foreign policy on Ukraine splits NATO allies

APC begins 2027 groundwork as Tinubu, govs, party leaders meet on internal crisis

Curbing professionals malfeasance to stem building collapse

Belgium fears losing 40% petrol export to Nigeria as Tinubu woos investors

Senate sees tax reforms as Nigerias ticket to $1tr economy

PETROAN shelves planned strike, meets with NMDPRA over N100b claims

Tinubu chairs first APC caucus meeting in Aso Villa

Crisis in Afenifere as late Adebanjo’s followers declare Olaitan acting leader

Tinubu approves N1tr initiative for states to strengthen PHCs

INEC, judiciary aiding misbehaviour of politicians – Jonathan

22nd National Sports Festival: States jostle for zonal qualification

VANGUARD

Messi fined for grabbing assistant coach’s neck

Kemi Badenoch slams Trump’s Ukraine peace plan, says it rewards Putin

Defamation: Sen Natasha slams N100.3bn suit on Akpabio

Nigerians berate MultiChoice over loss of 243,000 DStv, Gotv subscribers

FCCPC summons MultiChoice over price hike, vows to protect consumers

Customs raises concern over Tax Reform Bills

UN appoints Olufuye, Elgamal to Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group for 2025 IGF

June 12 annulment: Falana vows legal action against IBB over 1993 detention

Ukraine rupture grows as US sides with Russia at UN

Tinubu, Shettima, Ganduje at APC National Caucus meeting in Aso Rock

Naira hits 7months high, appreciates to N1,500/$ in parallel market

Customs raises concern over Tax Reform Bills

Orji Kalu to IBB: Expose those who prevented June 12 election declaration

EFCC operatives arrest bank staff in court

CHRICED to FG: Prosecute Babangida for June 12 injustice

Prosecute offenders, reopen Onitsha bridgehead medicine market, Reps tell NAFDAC

Army denies false claims of landmark promotion initiative by Lt. General Oluyede

Rainy Season: Lagos Govt embarks on market, street advocacy for sustainable environment

Senate sends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to ethics panel after outburst

Nigeria records 3.4% GDP growth in 2024

LEADERSHIP

JUST-IN: Tinubu Presides Over APC National Caucus Meeting In Aso Rock Villa

Niger Delta Youths Reject El-Rufai’s Call For North, South-South Alliance

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Summons MultiChoice Over Price Hike

Minister Seeks Inter-Agency Collaboration To Tackle Insecurity

JUST-IN: It’s Fight To Finish As Natasha Sues Akpabio For Alleged Defamation

JUST-IN: Tinubu Presides Over APC National Caucus Meeting In Aso Rock Villa

Niger Delta Youths Reject El-Rufai’s Call For North, South-South Alliance

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Summons MultiChoice Over Price Hike

Minister Seeks Inter-Agency Collaboration To Tackle Insecurity

TRIBUNE

Natasha: Court-declared senators part of Senate problem ‘ Akpabio

Visa on arrival: FG guarantees short-stay approval within 24 hours

Shari’ah council decries attempt to suppress Southwest Muslims’ religious rights

Tinubu presides over first APC national caucus meeting since taking office

CBN frustrating probe into N30trn ‘ways and means’ advance ‘ Senate panel

Babangida was Tinubu’s inspiration, not tormentor ‘ Onanuga

Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers

Reps South-East caucus seeks immediate reopening of Onitsha medicine market

Minister mulls creation of agency for women, children’s rights

Senator Natasha faces Senate ethics investigation

FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity ‘ Minister

DAILY TIMES

Plateau has many fake hospitals, schools Commissioner

ASUU warns of imminent crisis in Nigerian universities

Anambra: Why APC aspirant wants other candidates to step down for him

Deaf man drags ex lover to court in Kaduna

I will not leave APC, will find another platform when things gets worse ElRufai

NYSC partners Wema Bank to enhance Corps members digital prowess

Reps caucus asks NAFDAC to re open Onitcha market

Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio, Sends Natashas Case to Ethics Committee

Anambra Guber: PDP fixes April 5 for primary election, N40m for nomination form

NATION    

Anambra guber: APC rakes in N350m from sales of nomination forms

Corruption in Ecological Funds and Nigerias climate crisis

Senate altercation: Natasha sues Akapabio, others for N1.3bn

Lagos targets gaming, fintech hub status, says Sanwo-Olu

EFCC again arraigns 16 Chinese nationals for alleged cyber-terrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

Fed Govt unveils minimum standards for senior secondary school education

Over 2,000 households receive free food palliatives in Osun community

Insecurity driving away investors, worsening humanitarian crisis Speaker Abbas

DAILY TRUST

Natasha Akpoti files N100bn suit against Akpabio

IBB frustrated attempt to uncover Dele Giwas death Falana

NGO launch advocacy center to support INEC reforms

No extension of UTME Registration after March 8 deadline JAMB

Card reader almost set Nigeria ablaze in 2015 Jonathan

Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N100.3bn damages

Family searches for corpses of sons killed by kidnappers

FG, catholic church to combat open defecation by 2030

GAZA: Hamas says Netanyahu intentionally sabotaging ceasefire

US: Govt investigates video of Trump sucking Musks toes

MALAYSIA: Search for MH370 flight resumes 11 years after disappearance

VATICAN:Ailing pope approves canonisation of new saints from hospital

Nigerias GDP grew by 3.40% in 2024 NBS

5 Dead, 20 Missing as Boat conveying burial guests Capsizes in Delta

Card reader almost sent Nigeria ablaze in 2015 Jonathan

Delta: Family in shock as Fathers corpse Gets Missing at mortuary

Senator Natasha to face disciplinary committee over heated argument with Akpabio

Tinubus minister more relevant than hundreds of incumbent Kano APC chair- Dan Bilki

Food inflation cant be addressed by destroying domestic agric, El-Rufai tells FG

Nigerias GDP grew by 3.84% in fourth quarter

Ministerial snub: Its time to move on, Bayo Onanuga tells El-Rufai

DAILY INDEPENDENT

103rd Inaugural Lecture: LASU Don Tasks Intellectuals To Stand For Truth In All Conditions

Move On, Stop Sulking Over Failed Ministerial Bid, Presidency Tells El-Rufai

How Investing In Youths Would Advance Nigeria’s Reproductive Health, FP2030 Attainment

Tax Reform Bills: We’re Working To Give Nigeria $1trn Economy ‘ Reps C’ttee Chair

UNESCO Trains Civil Servants On Digital Transformation/ Artificial Intelligence

FG Demands Full Investigation Into Death Of Nigerian Footballer In Uganda

Natasha: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio

NYSC To Partner Wema Bank In Enhancing Corps Members’ Digital Skills

Price Hike: FCCPC Summons MultiChoice, Warns Against Exploitation

NEW TELEGRAPH

Begins Full Enforcement Of E-Call Up On Lekki-Epe Axis

Traders Urged To Desist From Trading On Walkways

Assembly Workers Condemn Detention Of 3 Members

Govt Leverages Tech To Fight Domestic, Sexual Violence

SEast Reps Urge NAFDAC To Reopen Onitsha Market

TETFund, British Council Partner On Transnational Education

Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Akpabio For Defamation

BLUEPRINT

2025 UTME: We won’t extend registrations after March 8, JAMB warns candidates

Terrorists kill 4 civilians, kidnap LG vice chair in Zamfara

Natasha to face Senate panel over ‘disorderly misconduct’

Defamation: Senator Natasha drags Akpabio to court

EFCC: Olukoyede reaffirms using anti-graft fight to stimulate economic growth

$4.5bn fraud: Emefiele demands judges withdrawal

                               

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