Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 20 March 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Joshua may get WBO title chance

Minimum wage: NYSC to spend N307.6bn on corpers allowances

PDP, Adeleke protest as APC demands emergency rule in Osun

Air Peace reduces airfare on London-Lagos route

Naira-for-crude: Fuel price hike looms as Dangote, NNPCL talks fail

Rivers assembly backs emergency rule, pledges sole administrator support

NBA explores solutions to challenges in Nigeria’s legal system

Colleagues beat varsity guard to death in Ebonyi

Rivers sole administrator vows to restore law, order

Residents bemoan abandoned corpse in Osun community

Ex-presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe for burial March 28

FG begins promotion exams for paramilitary agencies

Land revocation: Only one PDP property affected, says FCT director

Senate confirms 12 N’Assembly commission members, delays appointment of Kalu’s brother

Reps urge INEC to restore suppressed constituencies in Kogi, Delta

THISDAY

Despite Outrage, FG Says Fubara Saved from Impeachment, Ibas Sworn In

Presidency: Rivers Gov, Fubara, Teleguided Militants to Blow Up Pipelines in the State

Dangote Refinery Halts Petrol Sale in Naira, Cites Mismatch with Dollar-denominated Crude Purchase

Tunji Bello: FCCPC Committed to Ensuring Affordability, Consumer Protection in All Sectors

Global Gas Rejects Shells Announcement of Completion of Sale to Renaissance

FG Allocates N32bn to Primary Healthcare Centres

Many Die in CNG-laden Truck Explosion in Abuja

With NOGOF, NCDMB Targets Addition to 56% Local Content in Oil, Gas Sector

Senate Okays Ringim, Three Others as PSC Members

Court Sets Aside Order Voiding Akpoti-Uduaghans Suspension

House Investigates Delay in Payment of Conditional Cash Transfer

Nigeria-India Trade Volume Rose By $8bn in 2024, Envoy Reveals

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Blocks of Classrooms in Kosofe, Ikorodu

Troops Kill 10 Terrorists, Rescue 101 Kidnap Victims

Tinubu Asks Senate to Confirm Six AMCON Board Nominees

Fagbemi Urged to Intervene in Inmates Plight at Correctional Centres

NUJ at 70: Gombe Governor Lauds Journalists as Key Partners

Tension in Ondo as Protesters Shut Govs Office Over Killing of Another Five Farmers

With $300 Billion in Dead Capital, FG Plans Digitisation of Land Information System Nationwide

Court Rejects EFCCs Evidence in Arik Air N76bn Aircraft, Property Sales Case

Dangote Suspends Sale of Petroleum Products in Naira

Tinubu Swears-in Ibok-Ete Ibas as Rivers Sole Administrator

Akwa Ibom, Dar Al-Handasar Strategise for Next Phase of Ibom Dee Sea Port

Court Sets Aside Order Voiding Akpoti-Uduaghans Suspension

Senate Confirms Four Members of PSC

State of Emergency, Compromise to Prevent Fubaras Impeachment, Says Fagbemi

SUN      

Delta APC crisis deepens, state exco dismisses chairmans petition against Morka

State of emergency: Tinubu has truncated democracy in Rivers Amaechi

Tinubu meets Rivers State Sole Administrator

Reps in heated argument over Rivers crisis

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Ekong boasts of Kigali victory

Stakeholders excited as NDSF partners with Foniso to unveil Nigerian Sports Talents

Osimhens our headache, we must stop him Rwanda

GUARDIAN    

Rivers crisis: PRP urges lawmakers to impeach Tinubu

Ondo residents protest killing of five farmers, blame herders

Lagos CP pledges collaboration with NCS, NIS

Court remands two over alleged killing of minor in Benin

Auditors urged to prioritise tax compliance for enhanced corporate governance

NCDMB links $5.5b oil investments to NOGOF, pushes for African partnerships

COEASU cautions FG, states over conversion of colleges to varsities

High-fat diet in pregnancy tied to fetal liver stress, damage

ICPC to strengthen accountability, transparency in health ministry

FG deploys 370 equipment, leverages digital solutions for TB diagnosis

Again, NLC reiterates inadequacy of N70,000 minimum wage

Lagos public service club executives celebrate 100 days in office

FG reads riot act to states as Nigerians rue state of emergency in Rivers

Many feared dead, cars burnt as tanker explosion rocks Abuja

Canadas deportations rise by 8.4%, reaching highest levels since 2015

Deep crisis in education sector calls for urgent solution

FG dismisses WHO report on stock-out of essential HIV drugs

Rivers explosion:Security agencies arrest suspect, TNP resumes operations

Natasha: Constituents reject sham recall process as Kogi REC dismisses rumour

Lagos, Kano account for 19.4 per cent as FG issues 117.3 million NINs

2027: Delta PDP chair summons governors aides over mass defection

EFCC arraigns Works Ministry director, surveyor over N1.9b fraud

Ibas vows to restore law, order in Rivers

Troops rescue 101 kidnap victims, kill 10 terrorists in Katsina, Zamfara

Herdsmen attacks: Bayelsa vows to enforce anti-grazing law

Rivers emergency rule, bold, ingenious move, says BAT Lawyers

Tinubu approves board members for new NIOS

Arik Air suit: Court rejects documents over improper identification

VANGUARD

USAID: Reps probe NGOs after US Republican’s terror financing claim

Emergency rule in Rivers: FG, Govs disagree

One dies, 5 injured as rainstorm destroys school building in Ogun

Alleged 76bn, $31.5m fraud: EFCC presents 2nd witness against ex-AMCON MD, 4 others in Lagos

Kebbi Floods: Buhari laments devastation of over 450,000 hectares of rice farms

Death toll rises to 56, as meningitis ravages Kebbi

Policeman, 11 militia gang members killed in Benue community

State of Emergency in Rivers State: Illegality of dissolution of elected democratic structure

Fubara, others suspension: Why President Tinubu’s action is wrong — Okutepa, SAN

Crude for Naira Deal: Dangote suspends sale of petrol in Naira

Suspension of Fubara, others: This illegality cannot stand, Amaechi tells Tinubu

No justification for a state of emergency in Rivers – Senator Dickson

Fubara tele-guided militants to blow up pipelines – AGF

FG to release Rivers allocation to Administrator

Lawmakers clash at House of Reps over state of emergency in Rivers

State of emergency in Rivers, Fubara’s removal undemocratic – Peter Obi

Policeman, 11 militia gang members killed in Benue community

There’s pending litigation on our revoked property – PDP

Death toll rises to 56, as meningitis ravages Kebbi

Marketers predict petrol price hike as Dangote Refinery halts sales in Naira

No explosion at Port Harcourt refinery, NNPC clarifies

Rivers: Reps fail to deliberate on Tinubus emergency rule declaration

Dangote suspends sale of petrol over crude-for-Naira deal with NNPC

State of Emergency: Tinubus action an assault on democracy APC stalwart

Rivers: Your action reckless, threat to constitutional rule, 70 CSOs tell Tinubu

Fubara, family, others vacate Rivers govt house

Tinubus emergency rule declaration may not solve Rivers crisis NBA President

TRIBUNE

Flood: NEMA senistise Niger community on disaster risk reduction, poor waste disposal

Rivers: SMBLF faults Tinubu over state of emergency declaration

Demolition: Wike directs FCDA to allocate land to Gishiri victims

Court vacates order declaring Natasha’s suspension as void

Don’t attribute toddler’s death to us, EIRS tells Edo residents

JUST IN: Tinubu swears in Vice Admiral Ibas as Rivers Sole Administrator

JUST IN: Dangote Refinery halts sales of petrol in naira

DAILY TIMES

Nigeria, Cuba Strengthen Ties, Pledge Deeper Cooperation

As Africa embarks on a sustainable path to maritime decarbonization

Tinubu unleashes state of emergency on Rivers

Wike, Chinese Ambassador meets to strengthen bilateral ties

Court dismisses NNPCL objection to Dangote Refinerys N100B suit seeking to void petroleum Import Licences

Court asked to compel UniPort to produce academic records of FCDA Director, Anita

Catholic rehabilitates 13 houses for victims of 2023 Plateau attack

Prophet El-Buba questions Wikes interference in Rivers crisis

NATION    

Fed Govt injects N32.8 binto basic healthcare

Over 90% of Nigerian lands unegistered, says Housing minister

Prisons still in terrible conditions, says Fed Govt panel

APC set to release blueprint on its ideology

Court vacates order stopping Natashas suspension

NACA allays fears over HIV drugs supplies

Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnapped victims in Katsina, Zamfara

DAILY TRUST

Rivers emergency rule has 2027 political undertone PDP

Stakeholders in Kogi central move to recall Senator Natasha

El-Rufai asks Tinubu to restore elected officials in Rivers

FCTA begins distribution of free malaria drugs, test kits

First elected Gwagwalada council chair, Zakari Kutunku, dies

Police arrest 3 over robbery, kidnapping in Edo

Exploring the impact of fasting on good governance

Birnin Kebbi Aviation Fuel Depot: Setting the records straight

Wike orders release of land to victims of Gishiri demolition within 1 week

Abuja indigenes demand fair hearing for FCDA boss over compensation allegation

BREAKING: Many feared dead, vehicles burnt as gas tanker explodes in Abuja

Rivers: Lay down arms, embrace dialogue, ex-IGP tells warring factions

CNG warns Tinubu against Emergency rule in Rivers

Nexim celebrates IWD 2025, unveils Women in Export Development Fund

Emergency rule: Reject Tinubus illegality in Rivers, Amaechi tells NAssembly

Rivers Assembly Backs Emergency Rule, Blames Fubara

Administrator may get witheld Rivers allocation FG

Tinubu swears in Ibas as Rivers Administrator

Meningitis: Death toll rises to 55 in Kebbi

BREAKING: Dangote Refinery announces suspension of petrol sale in naira

Gov Yusuf directs Emirates to Prepare for Sallah Durbar

Tension in Kano Aviation Quarters as FAAN demolishes properties

Tinubus suspension of Fubara can be overturned Yadudu

AUTHORITY

CSO Condemns Tinubus Unconstitutional Removal of Elected Officials in Rivers State

Power minister says attack on staff, power infrastructure by uniformed men, unacceptable

No explosion at PHRC, NNPC clarifies

TCN upgrades Agbara 132/33kV transmission substation

Lawmakers call for improved intelligence gathering to combat banditry

Delta APC leaders demand state chairmans suspension for wrongly accusing party spokesman,Morka

Tinubus emergency declaration in Rivers State sparks tense debate

Breaking: UNDP, Kaduna Govt join forces to Crush insecurity, drive Development

BUSINESSDAY

NLC, TUC seek reversal of state of emergency in Rivers

Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of six AMCON board members

Reps ask INEC to restore 12 constituencies in Kogi

FG approves ‘32.8bn for basic health care

Low electricity consumption drags Nigeria’s growth

Naira trades flat in black market despite recent pipeline explosions

Nigeria stocks shed over N500bn in three days

NEW TELEGRAPH

US Stocks Remain Steady As Fed Holds Rates

Seplat Energy Secures 87% Buyback Of $567m Bond In Tender Offer

Oando, REA Sign MOU For 1.2GW Solar Energy Project

Nigerian Breweries Secures Full Ownership Of DWSN

AfDB, Germany Sign 18.4m Financing Agreement To Boost Infrastructure

Investors Praise Tinubus Renewed Agenda Policies

BLUEPRINT

Death toll in Kebbi meningitis outbreak rises to 56

Defence minister matawalle hosts NORINCO officials to strengthen military cooperation

Nasarawa monarch hails Sules strides in infrastructure development

World Oral Health Day:42% Africans suffer from oral diseases

Wike to partner Chinese government on agric, IT development

Osun: Suspect in court for attempting to kill woman police

Kano: Prepare for Sallah Durbar celebration, Yusuf tells emirates

                               

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