Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 7 March 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

US confirms bid for 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

N4bn debt: Air Force men attack IKEDC, brutalise PUNCHman, others

EFCC grills ex-women affairs minister Ohanenye over ₦138m fraud allegation

Regulator pledges to deepen data-gathering for gaming security

Students plan protest over missing LASU graduate

Anambra 2025: APC begins screening of governorship aspirants Friday

Air Force attack: Union asks Iekeja DisCo workers to stay at hom

Ex-Kwara HoS dies at 57, gov, others mourn

Buni distributes Ramadan food baskets to 35,000 households, others

NBA laments absence of female lawmakers in Gombe Assembly

Adeleke, Osun monarch hail new NYSC DG, Nafiu

NSCDC links banditry to illegal mining, seeks stronger security measures

Nigeria blacklists Simon Ekpa, 16 others, organisations for terrorism financing

UNIZIK apologises as staff lament salary deductions

THISDAY

Nigerian Documentary Set to Showcase Lagos as Ultimate Christmas Destination

Buy Interest in Transcorp, 34 Others LiftStock Market by N216bn

February PMI: Nigeria Experienced Fastest Productivity Growth in 14 Months

FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons Retain Top Spot in Africa

Domestic Airlines Suffer Flight Disruptions, Lose N3bn to Bird Strikes Annually

Natashas Allegations: Senate, a Mature Institution Deserves Respect, Says First Lady

Nigeria Becomes 77th Member of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Alleged Fraud: Yahaya Bellos Name Not in Account Opening, Withdrawals, Says Witness

The Two Unique Revelations Driving Mobile Gaming and iGaming in Nigeria

NECO Purchases N500m Optimal Mark Registration Machine

NAF Personnel Allegedly invade Ikeja Electric HQ over Disconnection for N4bn Debt

SUN  

Supreme Court restores pro-Wike lawmakers, cites no defection evidence

2027: Labour Party lacks structure to withstand Tinubu, APC Bode George

Ex-Power Minister paid N200m in dollars for Abuja propertyEFCC witness

Sanwo-Olu vows more infrastructure investment to boost Lagos economy

Edo: Okpebholo vows justice for Ovia killings

NAF apologises for Ikeja Electric invasion, vows disciplinary action

NAFDAC reopens Onitsha market after seizing 50 trailers of fake drugs

Cross River targets 95% electricity access by 2028

Simon Ekpa among 16 named in Nigerias terrorism financing crackdown

GUARDIAN    

Four confirmed dead, 15 rescued as building collapses in Lagos

Concerns mount over return of shanties, street trading at Oshodi bus terminal

Ogun shuts down four companies over fatalities, safety violations

Pakistanis arrested for leading kidnapping gang in Lagos

Police probe factory explosion that left seven workers hospitalised in Ogun

Bamises murder trial: Judge to rule on May 2 after final submissions

Edo demolishes kidnappers hideouts to curb criminality

Police condemn killing in Ogun village, launch manhunt for gunmen

Consumers rejoice as food prices drop, middlemen count losses in Benue

France extends age verification measures to porn giants

Mexico to review tariffs with China, president says

Pope Francis ‘stable’ after nearly three weeks in hospital

Govt commits to startup devt, tasks businesses on N10b funding

NGX halts three-day loss as investors gain N216 billion

Logistics firm starts direct export service to UK, U.S., others

Controversy over merit as FG reverses Chukwus appointment as ADUN VC

WHO: U.S. funding cuts threatens TB programmes

Expansion of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, driver for economic prosperity

DHQ queries Nigerias terrorism index ranking as FG freezes assets of terrorism financiers

Tinubu approves 80% dialysis subsidy, hires 774 National Health Fellows

Militants threaten oil installation attacks in Rivers, order evacuation

FG introduces guidelines to regulate organ, tissue transplant

FG launches electronic asset register to boost investment

Adeleke insists no court order reinstated sacked chairmen, APC kicks

Dont forget home when you japa, NiDCOM tells migrants

Nigerias healthcare crisis threatens universal health coverage Report

Reps move to strip INEC of power to regulate, register political parties

Senate urged to pass anti-sexual harassment bill

Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele

Nnamdi Kanu files fresh suit to halt alleged right violations

CODE engages stakeholders to strengthen climate change awareness

VANGUARD

African lessons Zelenskyy may use in Ukraine, by Azu Ishiekwene

Break the national grid into smaller units now, by Adekunle Adekoya

Rivers crisis: Militant group spits fire, threatens oil production

Just in: EFCC grills ex-minister Uju Kennedy over alleged N138m fraud

Senate doing the needful, says Remi Tinubu on Natasha’s suspension

I remain a legitimate senator despite ‘illegal’ suspension, says Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Canada announces 70,000 new job opportunities for youth in hospitality, marketing, construction

Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele

Nigerian man extradited to U.S. over cyber intrusion, $1.3m tax fraud scheme

Tariff increase will push available power generation to 7,000MW — Minister

Ponzi scheme victims in Nigeria mostly women, says SEC DG

Suspension: This injustice will not be sustainedNatasha toSenate

LASIEC expresses readiness for Lagos councils polls

EFCC vs. EeZee Tee: Court halts arraignment, adjourns case to May 14

I slept in Dangote Cement factory on Natashas wedding day Akpabio

12 Air Force personnel invade our office, flog staff, stole laptops, phones, says IKEDC

LEADERSHIP

APC Approves Indirect Primary For Anambra Poll

Rivers: Why Supreme Court Restored Amaewhule-led Assembly

This Injustice Will Not Be Sustained’ Natasha Hails Self, Says Senate Decision Mere Suspension, Not Expulsion

Wema Bank Unveils Activities For International Women’s Day 2025

APC Approves Indirect Mode For Anambra Guber Primary Election

Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa, 14 Others Indicted For Terrorism Financing

Why No Senator Openly Support Natasha’, Ex-Lawmaker Shehu Sani Explains

NAFDAC To Re-open Onitsha Market, Seizes 50 Truckloads Of Fake, Substandard Drugs

Alleged Fraud: Bello’s Name Not Involved In Account Opening, Withdrawals, EFCC Witness Tells Court

Reps To Probe Ebonyi Gov, Police Over Alleged Abduction, Torture Of Ohanaeze Youth President

TRIBUNE

Niger Delta: Coalition dismisses allegations against Tantita

NLC to picket IBEDC, PIPLL over failure to recall sacked staff

Reps probe N1.5trn approved for 500,000 low-income houses

Why we restored Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly ‘ Supreme Court

Scientists working to increase human lifespan to 250 years ‘ Medical expert

Natasha: NANS protests, urges lawmakers to protect sanctity of NASS

Tinubu approves employment of 774 health fellows

Terrorism: DHQ clarifies 2025 global terrorism index report

Natasha’s suspension: I’m one of those who put Akpabio in trouble, Karimi confesses

FG plans to prune down custodial centres from 256

Allow local refineries to survive, group urges NNPC, NMDPRA

IGP decorates six newly appointed DIGs, AIG in Abuja

Sharia council backs closure of schools during Ramadan

Sokoto govt distributes food, cash to 9,200 orphans, needy

Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele

DAILY TIMES

Tariff hike boosts telecoms profitability amid economic challenges

2027: Imo APC suffers massive defection as prominent politicians join Chima Amadis TMO

BDC operators struggle to buy forex despite naira recovery

Alleged N400m fraud: Court orders IGP to serve amended charges on Ex- Senator Andy Uba

FG moves to recover all govt abandoned properties globally

Nigeria can earn $2.5billion annually, from trades with Morocco Speaker

Tinubu Launches National Health Fellows Programme to Boost Healthcare

FG, Creative Park to Develop 30-Hectare Creative City in Abuja

NATION    

BREAKING: EFCC quizzes former Tinubus Minister over alleged N138m fraud

Why Supreme Court affirmed Amaewhule as Rivers Speaker

Intervene now to avert danger in Benue judicial crisis, groups tell Tinubu, Ganduje

Associates hail Yusufs support for less privileged, others

IGP decorates six newly appointed DIGs, one AIG

Alleged N80.2b fraud: Yahaya Bello not involved in operation of Kogi Govt Houses account EFCCs witness

FG declares Simon Ekpa, 15 Others as Terrorism Financiers

DAILY TRUST

Transport fares remain high despite petrol price drop

Police bust Pakistani kidnap gang in Lagos, rescue victim

Former Presidential Aide Urges Fairness in Managing Natashas case

Litigations over Alaafin, Soun, others waste of time Makinde

Tinubu approves employment for 774 Health Fellows

Customs intercepts 3,103.3kg of cannabis, 88 cartons of codeine

EFCC quizzes ex-women affairs minister over N138m fraud

Husbands go berserk, stab wives to death in Ogun

Samson Itodo Appointed to African Union Advisory Group on AI

How Fubara convinced us to dump Atiku for Tinubu Ex-minister

AUTHORITY

NECO deploys high-speed OMR scanner to boost scripts marking efficiency

Obey court ruling, LECAN tells members disobeying judgement

2027: Opposition using Benue Chief Judge against Alia, Tinubu, APC groups warn

Senate integrity at risk: CNPP, CEOS demand Akpabio steps aside for fair investigation

2027: APC COLLAPSES AS AMADI TRAIN SURGES ON WITH OVER 300 DECAMPEES

PDP National Secretary, Ude Okoye, Kola Ologbodiyan, Shina Peller, others visit JANDOR, plead for a revisit of his resignation from PDP

BUSINESSDAY

Natasha’s saga plays up IWD demand for justice, equality

T-bill yield drops to 21.68% on liquidity surge

Supreme Court rulings: Gov Fubara right to insist on seeing the certified true copies first ‘ officials

NAFDAC bursts fake alcoholic producing centre in Port Harcourt, arrests 52-yr-old ‘mastermind

Nile University of Nigeria Partners EC-Council Varsity, Strengthen Cybersecurity Education in Nigeria.

The death of cash counters: How digital banking took over Nigeria

Borno: Prospect of development, growth and prosperity

Can a revolution rescue Nigeria from its rulers

DAILY INDEPENDENT

NECO Acquires OMR Scanner To Enhance Examination Efficiency

Minister Advocates Financial Literacy, Inclusion For Women’s Empowerment

Two Pakistans Arrested For Kidnap In Lagos

Tuggar Concludes High-Level Visit To UK, Strengthens Nigeria-UK Relations In Trade, Investment, Others

I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Night ‘ Akpabio

Lent: Pray For Nigeria To Overcome Economic Challenges ‘ Anglican Bishop

Natasha: Ijaw Youths Condemn Sponsored Calls For Removal Of Akpabio

Businessman, Funtua, Loses Bid To Stop EFCC’s Probe Into Alleged Fraud

Power Supply: TCN Targets 10,000mw Transmission Capacity To Nigerians

NEW TELEGRAPH

Firm Convenes Multi-Stakeholder Workshop To Drive Food Security

FG Mulls Long-Term Investments To Tackle Food Insecurity, Others

FGs Celebration Of Declining Food Prices Misleading

Sexual Harassment: Senate A Place Of Honour, Not Controversy Remi Tinubu

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $1.4m Linked To Emefiele

APC To Review Constitution To Accommodate Ex-Govs As NEC Members

IWD: FG Identifies Four Challenges Confronting Nigerian Women

Anti-Party: Wield Big Stick, Punish Subversive Members, Group Tells PDP

Solutions To TB, HIV Benefit All Of Us, North, South

Kanu Seeks Fair Trial, Case Transfer To South East

Osun LG Crisis: Adeleke Briefs Traditional Rulers

BLUEPRINT

4000 shops remain sealed as NAFDAC reopens Anambra drug market

Reps move to stripe INEC of power to register political parties

Set yourselves free from colonialism, Obasanjo urges African leaders

Yahaya Bello: How 10 withdrawals of N10 million each were made in 2018 – EFCC witness

Nigeria freezes Simon Ekpa, others for terrorism

EFCC grills sacked minister over fraud allegation

Sokoto: Aliyu distributes N1.5bn drugs, Mama kits to 244 primary healthcare centres

Tinubu approves employment for 774 health fellows

4000 shops remain sealed as NAFDAC reopens Anambra drug market

Reps move to stripe INEC of power to register political parties

Bauchi begins construction of $1.5bn cement factory

Nigeria freezes Simon Ekpa, others for terrorism *Full list

EFCC grills sacked minister over fraud allegation

Africa spends US$50bn  annually to import food – Maada Bio

Alleged fraud: Court grants P-Squares ex-manager bail

Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4 million linked ex-CBN governor Emefiele

Nigeria, China partner to fight fake news, misinformation

Does Nigeria need a new platform for revenue generation

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