Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 8 March 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

Davido Stamps Afrobeat Global Dominance with 5IVE

RMD, Ayra Starr, Zackary Momoh Cast in Star-studded Children of Blood and Bone

How Biyi Samuel Captivates His Audience with Artistic, Soulful Style

Capturing Niger Deltas Beauty, Despoliation on Canvas

Amid Nigerias Interest, Arteta Backs Nwaneris England Call-up

Why Crude Oil Production Should Commence in Ogoniland

FIFA Clears Ineligible Equatorial Guinea Skipper to Play for Country After 10 Years

Minister Seeks Lifting of Akpoti-Uduaghans Suspension, Pledges FGs Intervention

Rumbling in PDP Deepens as Party Sets Up South-south Zonal Caretaker Committee

Again, National Electricity Grid Supply Suffers Disruption

Women Affairs Minister Flays Sexual Harassment Allegations In Senate

Reinstated Lagos Speaker Obasa Pursues Legal Battle Over January Removal, Insists Lawsuit Remains Relevant

Bello Vs EFCC: Court to Rule on Admissibility of FCT Court Judgment on School Fees Payment May 8

Witness: Yahaya Bellos Name Not in Kogi Govt House Bank Documents

Oyebanji Lauds Ekiti Procurement System, Contractors Capacity to Deliver

Ex-MILAD, Company Settle Dispute over Shares Out of Court

CJN Tasks Judges to Lead Fight against Financial Crimes

PUNCH

How Air Force officers tortured us with rods — Ikeja Electric workers

Tinubu rejects N942bn census budget, proposes use of corpers

Three arrested for LASU graduate’s murder after PUNCH report

Tinubu, govs, others pay tributes as ex-presidential spokesman Okupe dies

Ekiti worshippers kick out Anglican priest over leadership style

Natasha’s suspension: FG plans intervention as coalition threatens showdown

Fury warns Joshua against Dubois rematch

School closures: Sharia council, groups urge more shutdown as opposition grows

Tinubu appoints Jega as SA livestock reforms

Pro-Wike lawmakers issue new ultimatum, warn Fubara

Court sacks Ogun monarch, berates govt for contempt

Family of abducted ex-NYSC DG seeks govt intervention

PDP sets up South-South zonal caretaker committee

Women groups reject Natashas suspension, threaten protest

Three arrested for vandalising electricity cables in Lagos

Alaafin begins 21-day traditional rites

Farmers hail Oshiomole for training to boost productivity

Katsina community celebrates five months of peace, commends security operatives

SUN      

Lagos Assembly crisis: Inside story of Obasas dramatic comeback

Natasha woes: Why Sen Ireti cant fight in the senate Shehu Sani

My suspension invalidates justice, equity Natasha

PDP, Edo Govt trade words over alleged plot to induce PDP Assembly members to defect to APC

FG targets 48-hour visa processing timeline for foreigners

Court convicts woman for smuggling 1,154,900 dollars, 135, 900 Riyals into Nigeria

National grid experiences disturbance, Nigerians thrown into darkness

Abure mourns Doyin Okupe, describes him as inspirational leader

4 drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit jeeps, others

Abia capped oil wells: Otti to meet NNPCL, NUPLC officials

GUARDIAN    

Group urges FG to probe controversial completion, commissioning of Abraka-Oben road

IWD: Akpoti-Uduaghan, Kingibe, others lead pack of 2025 most influential women in Nigeria

Cecilia Ibru set to launch inspiring new book march 22

Ogun customs seizes cannabis, illicit drugs worth N279.5m

IITA DG explores opportunities for scaling agricultural technologies in oyo

Why Nigerians should avoid using skin bleaching creams Dermatologists

Silver lining: Why US aid freeze should spur Nigeria to greater self-reliance

Looming threat of one-party system, a recipe for disaster

Looming gluts worry cassava farmers

Consumers decry ShopRites sale of nylon bags despite ban

Reckless driver knocks down police inspector in Abuja

Tanker explosion kills seven in Niger

Niger Delta monarch takes on Shell in London court over oil spillage

Experts seek end to abuse, torture of mentally ill prison inmates

Trump threatens new Russia sanctions over Ukraine attacks

Tinibu appoints six CMDs for federal hospitals

Lagos authorities demolish Otumara, leave hundreds homeless

Reckless driver knocks down police inspector in Abuja

VANGUARD

Trump says ‘easier’ to work with Russia than Ukraine on peace talks

Japa: US Immigration to request social media handles of visa applicants

Alaafin of Oyo, Owoade begins 21-day traditional rites

Medical dilemma as teen girl conceives from oral sex

2027: Ganduje, Barau receive 2023 Atiku support groups in 19 Northern States to APC

Flooding: Ajah residents protest against developer

Flood Disaster: How Nigeria lost 314 lives in 3 months

Air Force personnel attack on Ikeja Electricity Disco: 15 wounded staff in hospitals

Rivers crisis: Why Fubara may survive impeachment

PDP, CUPP slam Senate over Natasha’s suspension

Natasha vs Akpabio: How National Assembly became theatre of shame

2027: North divided as Tinubu woos South East, South-South

Electricity workers threaten to halt operation over Airforce attack on Ikeja Electric office

Naira depreciates to N1,545/$ in parallel market

Nigeria boosts oil production by 70,000bpd above OPEC target

Rivers Crisis: Group demands arrest of Asari Dokubo over alleged threats to oil production

Troops eliminate Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu in Kebbi

LP mourns Okupe, says he was an inspirational, charismatic leader

Just in: Lagos lawmakers arrive in court over speakership tussle

LEADERSHIP

Court To Rule On Admissibility Of Judgment On School Fees

Family Seeks Federal Gov’ts Help On Kidnapped Ex-NYSC DG

Tinubu Names 6 New CMDs For Federal Hospitals

FGC Kaduna Eyes Laurels At Int’l Robotic, AI Competition In US

Mild Drama As Eezee Tee Snubs Journalists In Court, Case Adjourned To May 14

PDP Sets Up Zonal Caretaker C’ttee For South-South

FGC Kaduna Eyes Laurels At Int’l Robotic, AI Competition In US

TRIBUNE

Claims about my husband’s arrogance untrue ‘ Gov Soludo’s wife

Tinubu appoints Attahiru Jega as Coordinator on presidential livestock reform

Tinubu appoints six Chief Medical Directors for federal hospitals

PDP accuses Akpabio of plot against ex-Akwa Ibom gov, Udom Emmanuel

No shortfall in workers’ salaries, normal wages paid in January, February 2025’FG

Senator Natasha’s suspension lawless, unconstitutional ‘Legal expert

FG targets 48-hour visa processing timeline for foreigners

Nigeria to showcase Tinubu’s achievements at France business forum in Paris’Minister

Communicate before implementation of any policy, APC chieftain tells govs

DAILY TIMES

Women Affairs Minister to Mediate Senate-Senator Akpoti Dispute

Minister condemns inhumane treatment in Nigerian prisons, demands urgent reforms

APC support group urges Tinubu, Ganduje to wade into Benue crisis

Troops neutralize 92 terrorists, arrest 111 others this week, says DHQ

Illegal Private Charter: We did not mention names of violators , loss Aviation Ministry

Okupe was an inspirational, charismatic leader, well miss him LP

New NYSC DG vows to reposition Scheme for excellence, enhance Corps welfare

NATION    

Alleged N80.2b fraud: EFCC tenders receipts of school fees paid in advance for Yahaya Bellos children

Police arrest three over electrocution of 23-year-old apprentice

Anxiety as ex-NYSC DG spends 30 days in bandits captivity

Man slumps in Abuja mosque during prayers, dies in hospital

Two fighting teachers sanctioned in Delta

Tanker explosion kills seven in Niger

Rivers crisis: Tension as Fubaras commissioners, election agency sue lawmakers

Anambra guber: APC begins screening of aspirants ahead of primaries

Alaafin: Oba Owoade begins 21-day coronation rites, night curfew imposed

Tinubu appoints six chief medical directors for federal hospitals

Aiyedatiwa sets up panel to review Ondo varsitys finances, appoints new VC

Nigeria to participate in France Business Forum to showcase economic progress Idris

HERALD   

The Link Between Mental Health and Chronic Illness: How Your Mind Affects Your Body

Beyond Hashtags: Nigerian Brands Must Champion Real Change, Not Just IWD 25

Nigerian Police Arrest Pakistani Kidnapping Gang

Trump Clarifies Cabinet Authority Over Musk’s Advisory Role

US Soldiers and Ex-Soldier Accused of Espionage for China

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes Again, Delaying Elon Musk’s Mars Mission

DAILY TRUST

Damagum-led NWC rejects Wike-backed Zonal Congress, sets up South-South Caretaker Committee

Kano Govt, logistics firm to deploy 135 CNG-powered BRT buses, establish 6 CNG stations

PDP Condemns Natashas Suspension, says Akpabio must be probed

RSSOSA unveils official logo for Remo Secondary Schools 80th anniversary

JAPA: Dont forget home, FG tells Nigerians

UKRAINE:Russia says temporary ceasefire unacceptable

ECOWAS: Journalists urged to fight anti-democratic narratives

GAZA:You are dead if hostages not freed, Trump warns Hamas

Women Affairs Minister moves to reunite Natasha, Akpabio

Court fixes May 8 for ruling on Yahaya Bellos children fees

Ramadan: CAN President breaks fasts with Muslims in Abuja

Gunmen abduct Bishop Kukahs relative, six others in Kaduna

AUTHORITY

Natasha vs Akpabio: Niger Delta group asks Senate President to step aside for proper investigation

Zamfara group lauds Matawalles massive contributions to youth empowerment

Betrayed and Silenced: The Unfair Trial of Women in Power

Nigerias Nwanoro wins vice chairmanship of UN CRPD

2025 Intl Womens Day: NHRC urges NASS to pass gender bills

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Reno Omokri Urges Natasha Akpoti to Take Lie Detector Test

Rivers Crisis: Jackrich Distances Himself from Threat by Militant Group to Attack Oil Facilities

BUSINESSDAY

Jigawa moves to secure schools, invests N342m in safe school project

FG freezes Simon Ekpa’s accounts, others over alleged terrorism financing

Nigeria steps up reforms to exit FATF grey list by mid-2025

Why naira stability is the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic future

Trump temporarily suspends tariffs on Canada and Mexico

South Korean President Yoon to be released from prison

Trump signs order to set up strategic bitcoin reserve

Beyond the price hike: Is Nigeria’s pay-tv giant facing its final act

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Suspension: Group Blasts Moro For Not Standing In Defence Of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

ESG Forum Introduces Innovative Mentorship Initiative For Young Professionals

Youth Ministry Partners Flutterwave To Drive Youth Empowerment, Mentorship

Integrating Security Into Software Development: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies For Engineers

Arrest Asari Dokubo, Others Over Violent Threats, Group Tells Security Agencies

PDP Alerts Of Plot By Akpabio To Smear Udom Emmanuel

NEW TELEGRAPH

COSEYL requests Gov Mba, CDS to end killings, rapes in Enugu

18 Anambra pastors flee as native doctors expose clients to Agunechemba

PDP Condemns Natashas Suspension

CNPP, CSOs Slam Senate Over Natashas Suspension

No Salary Shortfall, Normal Salary Paid In January, February FG

Experts Seek Comprehensive Health Coverage For Unemployed Youths

IWD: Okpebholo Approves N1bn Soft Loan For Edo Market Women

NELFUND, NIMC Sign MoU On Biometric Enabled Cards For Students

BLUEPRINT

Ukraine ceasefire: Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs

Tinubu appoints ex-INEC Chairman Jega as presidential adviser

NELFUND: FG to issue biometric-enabled cards to students

Tinubu appoints Chief Medical Directors of 6 federal hospitals

No shortfall in workers salaries, says OAGF

Nigerias Cyriel Dessers makes Europa League Team of the Week

Anambra: Ganduje inauburates screening panel as Chukwuma takes lead

CITAD launches new E-Commerce platform, ShopB Africa

IWD: Nasarawa rally support for women, harps on inclusive society

Group calls out Senator Moro for silence on Natashas suspension

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