Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST

VATICAN: Pope Francis experiences new episodes of acute respiratory failure

Natasha: Why we are yet to probe Akpabio Senate

Obasa returns as Lagos speaker 49 days after

Diri: South-South PDP zonal congress postponed at govs request

Omo-Agege pledges inclusive leadership in Delta APC

Ex-Lagos PDP guber candidate, Jandor, dumps party, alleges betrayal

Rivers Assembly gives Fubara 48 hours to present 2025 budget

LG service commission key to democracy dividends Enugu gov

2027: APC moves to strengthen grip on Kwara amid internal rifts

Army varsity prof kidnapped, CSP rescued hours after abduction

Sensitive materials marking and IREV: A two-pronged approach to electoral credibility

Lessons from the comedian meeting the emperor

Judiciary must ensure rule of law in Osun LG crisis

Power outage cripples businesses in Abuja community

Strong nations not built on corruption, cleric preaches at Anwaru-L-Hudas lecture

Group lauds infrastructure devt in FCT

Fulani leader, family members relocate after bandits attack in Kaduna

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger will return to ECOWAS Barau

Oluwo reacts as Tinubu names Gen Nafiu NYSC DG

Weve rescued officer abducted in Abuja Police

Boko Haram abducts Professor in Borno

Im not scared of leaving office Fubara

Finding the Right SEO Agency in Abu Dhabi for Business Growth

BREAKING: Obasa set to return as Meranda steps down after 49 days in office

Drug baron arrested in Lagos 17 years after declared wanted

Tinubu hosts Sierra Leonean President at Aso Rock

BREAKING: Policeman kidnapped on major Abuja highway

VANGUARD

Former P-Square manager Jude Okoye to be arraigned in $1M, 34K theft case

Naira down to N1,510/$ in parallel market

Lawmakers praise Meranda for competent leadership as Speaker

Clash of Titans: Meranda presides over plenary, Obasa absent

FG insures airports assets for N1.097bn — Keyamo

UK investigates TikTok, Reddit over childrens data

Russia slams Zelenskys diplomacy after fiery clash with Trump

How gunmen abducted 4 students near Katsina varsity

Senate has no business investigating sexual assault claims against Akpabio CNPD

Edo governorship poll: Tribunal reserves judgment in PDP, Ighodalos petition

Boko Haram abducts army varsity Professor, others in Borno

Breaking: Meranda arrives at Lagos Assembly Complex

Photos: Heavily armed security operatives storm LagosAssembly

You have 48 hours to present 2025 Budget, Pro-Wike lawmakers tell Fubara

PUNCH

FG approves N2.5bn to combat illegal mining

Police rescue officer kidnapped in Abuja

Meranda re-elected as Lagos Assembly Deputy Speaker

NELFUND disburses N372.28m loan to 2,973 UNILORIN students VC

MSMEs to win house, cars, shops in FG’s N220m awardprogramme

Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace peace, unity

Intels owes NPA $10m, Reps committee claims

Rivers crisis: My removal won’t stop me from existing, says Fubara

Kano Assembly probes demolition of 500 shops in Rano market

Osun APC leaders demand justice for slain party chieftain

FULL SPEECH: I resigned as speaker to save Lagos Assembly Meranda

59 kidnapped victims certified fit to return home Kaduna gov

NNPCL has reduced petrol price to N860/litre, marketers claim

How collective action can curb insecurity Minister

APC raises alarm over PDPs planned protest at Edo tribunal

THISDAY 

Stock Market Drops by 0.34% to Commence March on Negative Note

U.S. Consulate Helps Create Economic Opportunities for 120 Emerging Technicians

DLM Securities e-Trade Platform Goes Live for Trading

Keyamo Reaffirms Commitment to Workers Welfare, Bags Aviation Union Award

 

Peace Returns to Lagos, Obasa in Dramatic Return to Speakership

Fubara to Rivers People: Brace Up, Whats Ahead is More Than What Has Just Passed

NNPC E&P Targets $20bn Investment to Grow Oil, Gas Output in 5 Years

ECOWAS Canvasses Unity, Continued Bilateral Relationship with Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso

House of Reps Committee Decries Importation of Electric Meters, Other Products into

Alake: Cultural Sensitivity Limiting FGs Control Over Gold Mining

BIGIF Advocates Robust Women Participation In Politics

Edo Guber: Tribunal Reserves Judgment in PDP, Ighodalos Petition

Obasa Returns as Lagos Speaker

Meranda, Deputy Resign, Obasa Returns as Speaker

Court Grants P-Squares Ex-Manager, Jude Okoye, Bail in Alleged N1.38bn, $1m, 34,537 Money Laundering Case

SUN 

Edo: Tribunal reserves judgment in Ighodalo, PDP petition against Gov. Okpegholo

Lagos Assembly: My position threatened democracy Meranda

Nigerians cannot endure additional day after May 2027, says new political party

Lagos Assembly is a house of integrity Obasa speaks after reinstatement

Councillors impeach LG Chairman in Bauchi State

BREAKING: Meranda resigns as Speaker of Lagos Assembly

Rivers Assembly: Fubara given ultimatum to present 2025 budget

Well address internal issues for victory in 2027, Omo-Agege

Dont crucify Akpabio over Natashas allegation Afenifere

FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security

Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo wins The Sun Entrepreneur of the Year for 2024

Cross River PDP stands firm on chairmans suspension

APC alerts security over PDPs planned protest at Edo tribunal

UNIZIK refutes Sahara Reporters contract scandal claims

Diri halts teacher recruitment over process flaws Alabrah

ECOWAS Parliaments 1st Deputy Speaker, Barau, applauds President Tinubus commitment to West Africa stability, economic integration

Stakeholders urge President Tinubu to intensify anti-corruption efforts

Reps panel approves N250bn budget for SEDC

Hope Waddell offers rare glimpse of 130yrsoldrare artifacts, log books

Edo tribunal reserves judgment in PDPs challenge against Okpebholo

GUARDIAN 

Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly Speaker

Edo community absolves self over killings, accuses cocoa farmers of aggression

Furniture maker allegedly dies by suicide a year after abduction ordeal

Save Imo urges govt to end use of criminals in vigilante groups

Bamise: Court adjourns adoption of final written address to March 6

Court dismisses fraud charges against Alaka, citing lack of evidence

Investigation absolves dredging firm of responsibility for Epe fish deaths

Prophet, 47, gets life imprisonment for raping minor in Ekiti

Rivers LG chairmen hand over to HLGAs after Supreme Court judgment

U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico to go ahead Tuesday

UK, Nigeria strengthen trade through quality standards

After raising N1.63 trillion in February, DMO offers fresh FGN bonds

HURIWA condemns Supreme Court’s ruling on Rivers crisis

Edo community kicks as minister allegedly commissions non-existent road

Ramadan: 20 arrested for eating in public

Tantita donates CBT centre to Delta community

Kogi allocates 3b to remodel Govt House, 350m for schools, hospitals

UK seeks special seats for women in Nigerias parliament

Nigeria making progress in humanitarian crisis- UNICEF

UN lauds Nigerias progress on gender equality under BPfA

LEADERSHIP

Police Arrest 4 Suspected Kidnappers In Imo Forest

Federal Gov’t Approves N1.09bn Insurance Cover For Airports

Ramadan: Makinde Harps On Peaceful Co-existence, Prayers

Boko Haram Abducts Army Varsity Professor, Others In Borno

Federal Gov’t Approves N733bn For Major Road Projects

JUST-IN: Tinubu Appoints Brig-Gen Nafiu As New NYSC DG

Kano Gov’t Signs N40bn Contracts For 15 Projects

Ope Banwo Produces First African AI-generated Feature Film, Soundtrack Album

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Approves 11 New Private Varsities

TRIBUNE 

Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management

Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governanceLagos indigenes condemn Obasa’s reinstatement as Speaker

Why I resigned as Lagos Assembly speaker ‘ Mojisola Meranda

FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities

Reps give 72-hour ultimatum to oil CEOs over $506.6m debt to federation

BREAKING: Obasa returns as Lagos Speaker

Ramadan: Kano Hisbah arrests 20 for eating publicly during fasting hours

Constitution review: UK wants special seats for women in NASS, state assemblies

ECOWAS parliament lauds Tinubu’s commitment to regional integration

Lagos Assembly’s peaceful resolution, victory for democracy ‘ APC

Rivers LG fund: Olabode George expresses concern over S’Court verdict

Niger gov inaugurates steering committee for ward development project

Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup ‘ Senate spokesperson

NATION

Edo governor restores land seized by Obaseki from Ibori

Alaafin: All set for traditional rites

Confrontation breaks out between Fubara, lawmakers

Obasa returns as Lagos House Speaker

French firm Louis Vuitton sources leather from Nigeria

Why control of illegal mining is difficult, by Alake

Natashas allegation: Nobody can force Akpabio out, says King Dakolo

N1.09b insurance cover for assets, personnel at federal airports

FEC approves 11 new private varsities

EFCC to arraign P-Squares ex-manager for alleged $1m, 34,000 theft

FULL SPEECH: Why I resigned as Lagos Assembly Speaker Meranda

Constitution Review: UK seeks special seats for women in Parliament

Wildlife conservators seek increased support to protect Nigerias iconic species

Natasha: Senate spokesman dismisses sexual harassment allegation against Akpabio

Cultural, political sensitivities hindering FGs control of gold mining Alake

Okpebholo slams Edo PDP over criticism on insecurity

Landlord group, residents beg Adeleke for N750m compensation over demolition

Group raises the alarm over alleged plot to derail Tinubus reforms on local refineries

NiMet, WOFAN strategise to reduce climate impact on farmers

UPDATED: Why I resigned as Lagos Assembly Speaker after 49 days in office Hon. Meranda

Gunmen kidnap policeman on Abuja-Kaduna highway

DAILY TIMES

FEC Approves Multi-Billion Naira Road and Infrastructure Projects

Mojisola Meranda Resigns as Lagos Assembly Speaker

How NDLEA arrested wanted drug barron-Marwa

Electricity, telecom, Multichoice tariff hike: Nigerians knock NLC

Adebanjo: We all have to die one day Atiku visits home of late Afenifere leader

Nigerian govt says 749 LGAs failed to provide account details

Im Excited About Bayelsa Nine-Storey New Secretariat HoS Walson-Jack

AIbom women protest allegations against Akpabio, demand apology from Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

Investigation Reveals Gender Barriers to Healthcare in AIbom, Urges Urgent Reforms

We are giving Presidential Amnesty Programme human face- Otuaro

AUTHORITY

Insecurity : APC knocks Gov Dauda amid abductions of partys officials, others

Apprehensionas River Basins Mgtappointees storm SGFs Office forappointment letters

Brigadier General Dieke tasks Sports Administrators on grassroots sports development

CNII: PIAFo unites stakeholders to explore Telecom infrastructure protection strategies

Prophet Anene Nwachukwu marks 52ndBirthday with pomp, distributes cars, house

Students get N20.8m Scholarship from Dallas OAU Alumni group

Ramadan: Steel minister urges Muslim ummah to reflect on the season, pray for peace, prosperity in Nigeria

FG Flags Off Reconstruction, Upgrade Of Alau Dam in Borno

BUSINESSDAY

Vandalism threatens Nigeria LNG’s N727bn dividends in 2025

How Nigeria can sustain rare naira rally

MTN eyes N1.34trn from tariff hike

Stock market opens March in red

NGX top-10 brokers trade N601bn stocks in two months

FAAN to shut Lagos airport runway for repairs again

Goodluck Jonathan reveals why 2014 national conference recommendations were not implemented

FA Cup: Fulham knock out Man United to reach quarter-finals

Hi-Tech to empower Lagosians over Lagos-Calabar coastal road project

Tinubu’s government establishing more universities amid funding crisis

DICON Act will save Nigeria’s scarce FX, cut dependence on foreign arms imports ‘ Bem Garba

Anti-graft bodies: Agents of building public trust and restoring investors’ confidence

How lack of a policy framework is hindering IT penetration

NEW TELEGRAPH 

NCDMB, APPO To Establish Centres Of Excellence In Africa

Nigerias Oil Refining Sector Records First Quarterly Growth In 5 Years

OPEC: Africa Has Proven Oil Reserves Of Over 120 Billion Barrels

Oil Spill: Evaluating Recent Remediation Measures

FG Concessions New Customs Platform Devt To TMP

Ekiti PDP Leader Accuses APC Of Plotting One-Party State

UTME: Oyo CBT Centre Owners Decry Rising Cost Of Materials

Obi Attends Chimamanda Adichies Book Launch In London

FG, Stakeholders Set Roadmap For Adoption Of LPG For Domestic, Industrial Use In Africa

Lagos Govt Moves To End Malaria With Digital Innovation

Women, Children, PWDs Rights Central To Sustainable Societies EU

Hospitality Firm To Build 100 Hotel Rooms In Lagos

$506.5m Debt: Reps Issue 72-Hours Ultimatum To Addax Petroleum, Others

FG, Stakeholders Set Roadmap For Adoption Of LPG For Domestic, Industrial Use In Africa

BLUEPRINT

Expert urges FG to consider stress in workplace for effective productivity

Minister canvasses more women participation in capital market,SEC launches podcast

CBN to withdraw N650bn from circulation as TBs yield falls 3.5% February

Kaduna moves to curb teachers absenteeism with technology

NNPC reduces petrol price

Alleged fraud: Legal practitioners petition IGP over Dubai property

Benue reiterates commitment to tackle insecurity

Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Anambra Will Soon Build Biggest Fun City In West Africa ‘ Soludo

FG Secures N1.09bn Insurance Cover For Airports Assets

Pro-Wike Lawmakers Give Fubara 48 Hours To Present 2025 Budget

After 49 Days, Obasa Returns As Lagos Assembly Speaker

Lagos Ohanaeze Denies Police Disrupted Its Meeting

Lagos State Launches Innovative Digitisation ProgrammeTo Eliminate Malaria

Tantita Renovates, Equips 250-Seater Sologha Ekpemupolo CBT Centre In Delta Community

Group Accuses Minister Of Opening Non-existing Abraka-Oben Road

Reps Committee Approves 2025 Budget For Southeast Development

Obasanjo Shares Slices Of Cake With His Own Hands As He Marks 88th Birthday

Lagos PDP Guber Candidate In 2023 Election Dumps Party

Nigeria Archery Federation Leadership Crisis

Bauchi Councillors Remove LGA Chairman Over Alleged Financial Misconduct

Women’s Space Launches Initiative To Address Workplace Challenges For Professional Women

Nigeria Has Made Significant Strides Implementing Beijing Platform For Action -UN Women Rep

NiMet, WOFAN Strategise To Mitigate Climate Impact On Farmers

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