Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 24 March 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

Pope Francis Returns to Vatican after Five Weeks in Hospital

Seplat Records N1.65trn Revenue, Declares US 16.5 Cents Total Dividend

Investors Lose N532bnin One Week Amid Increasing Volatility

Chelle Reads Riot Act, Bars Visitors from Super Eagles Camp

Wabara: Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers is Assault on Nations Democracy

NNPCs Forward Oil Sales Hit $21.5bn in Six Years, Hobble Domestic Crude Obligations

SDP Disowns 30,000 Membership Cards, Registers Being Flaunted by PDP Aspirant

Otti Rescinds Decision on Forfeited N20b Pension Arrears, Gratuities of Abia Retirees

Dstv/Gotv: NGO Berates MultiChoices Discriminatory Pricing Between Nigerian, South African Subscribers

NAPTIP Frees Seven Human Trafficking Victims in Raid on Hotel Near Abuja Airport

IWD: Firm Unveils Mentorship Program for Girl Child in Rivers

One Dead, Scores Injured as Suspected Herders Attack Edo Community

Sallah: FAAN Warns Passengers Against Violent Conduct at Airports

Dangote Distributes 1m 10kg Bags of Rice Across Nigeria

NDLEA Intercepts Indian Woman with 72 Parcels of Heroin in Chocolate Wraps at Kano Airport

Atiku, Obi, Others Yet to Consult Their Parties on Coalition, Says Ex-gov Shekarau

Police, Military Rescue Abducted Naval Officer, Lt. Akor, Two Others, Apprehend Culprits

WAEC Releases 2025 Computer-based WASSCE Results for Private Candidates

Another Explosion at Gas Facility in Rivers

Worldwide Catholic Population Hits 1.4bn

DAEWOO Workers Protest at Kaduna Refinery over Suppression, Denial of Rights

PUNCH

Atiku, Obi camps tackle Bode George, Shekarau over anti-coalition comments

Petrol crisis eases in Niger after Nigeria’s bailout

Two US-based Nigerians, accomplices face 62-year jail for $50m fraud

S’South govs, N’Assembly plan to reconcile Fubara, lawmakers

Naira-for-crude: Marketers fear price hike as FG suspends sale to Dangote

Natasha, fellow Kogi senator clash over suspension

IG cautions against unlawful arrest, prolonged detention

Rivers crisis: Wabara condemns Fubara’s suspension, SERAP sues Tinubu

125km Benin-Asaba highway construction begins with 30 months deadline

Obasanjo warns against borehole drilling, Oyan Dam neglect

Army destroys 19 illegal refineries, arrests 12 suspects

LASG mulls more vocational training programmes in schools

El-Rufai should account for deducted LG allocations – ALGON ex-scribe

Warring Osun communities allege soldiers’ bias, seek IDP camps

Our education not bargaining chip, OAU students lament lecturers’ strike

NCAA faults Delta Air Lines delay, maltreatment of passenger

Osun APC chieftain urges LG workers’ return to work, seeks neutrality

Kogi unveils electricity commission, takes over regulation

2027: Delta deputy gov says zoning crucial to political stability

Naira Marley urges coroner to probe Mohbads wife, others

Abducted Anambra priest regains freedom, suspects vehicle recovered

Lagos building fire caused by power surge Official

Seminarian murdered by kidnappers for burial on Wednesday in Edo

SUN      

PDP govs, Wike camp continue fight over secretaryship

2027 polls: Gang up against Tinubu, APC thicken

Wabara calls for reversal of state of emergency in Rivers State

PDP cant force me not to be friends with Wike Dan Orbih

Sallah: We wont tolerate unruly behavior from passengers FAAN

Nigeria, Ghana partner to leverage science, technology for development

FG, Benue partner to transform livestock

JOHESU demands equal treatment for all healthcare workers

EDTF presents scorecard in Bayelsa

NAPTIP rescues 7 Iraq-bound trafficking victims in Abuja hotel raid

GUARDIAN   

Security agencies rescue abducted naval officer, two others in Abuja

Fire guts storey building, consumes valuables in Lagos

Imo monarchs get marching orders over rising insecurity, community clashes

U.S.-based clergy stranded in Lagos over misplaced green card

Seven awaiting trial inmates regain freedom

Mentally unstable Police officer opens fire, kills three in Calabar

VAT revenue drops by N117.4 billion as FAAC disburses N1.68 trillion

Interswitch supports five tertiary institutions STEM prog

Group urges Sanwo-Olu to revisit dismissal of fiveLASUlecturers

Group to expand insurance adoption in ECOWAS states

Nigeria Food Summit 2025: Shaping future of Nigerias culinary, agriculture industry

Nigerian Prophets testify to Apostle Paul Gospel Outreach’s miracles

Nigerians seek good governance, not 2027 distractions

Obasanjo decries Oyan Dam neglect, incessant borehole drillings

Many rivers to cross ahead of 2028 Human Rights Review

Why postgraduate students arent eligible for FGs loan scheme, by NELFUND

Slavery not yet dead in Africa, says Soyinka

NDLEA intercepts Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin at Kano airport

Entrepreneurs, residents lament power outage, prolonged blackout in Ibadan

Tension as emirs Bayero, Sanusi plan parallel Sallah Durbar in Kano

Emzor to boost local drug production, invest $230m in API plant

NAPTIP rescues seven Iraq-bound trafficking victims

NRC mulls return of 2pm mass transit train in Lagos

VANGUARD

State of Emergency: Another explosion rocks gas facility in Rivers as militants reconvene

Sensitivity in politics uplifting governance in Nigeria

Why FG approved temporary closure of Ibadan Airport —  FAAN

Emergency rule: Fresh tension as N’Delta militants reconvene, plan attack

Presidency to Critics: Suspension of Fubara, others ‘no power grab’

NDLEA intercepts Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps

5 days after suspension, Fubara appears in Port-Harcourt

World TB Day: Funding cuts threaten global TB fight – WHO

Some ladies join movie industry ready to sleep their way to fame Jide Kosoko

Blame me for my mistake, not my religion Naira Marley

How domestic violence almost turned me into alcoholic Ayo Adesanya

LEADERSHIP

JTF Rescues Abducted Catholic Priest In Anambra

Niger Delta Security: HURIWA Hails Tompolo, Otuaro’s Efforts Amid Allegations

Sule Lamido Charges Oppositions To Be Strategic In Fighting Tinibu, APC

Despite Right To Food Act: 11m Children Battling With Severe Food Poverty

Host Community Debunks Reported Explosion At NLNG Pipeline In Rivers

Natasha’s Suspension Doesn’t Take Away Her Mandate, Says Ex-Federal Lawmaker

We Can’t Be Forced,’ Mr Macaroni Reacts To Call To Unfollow Celebrities Over Silence On State Of Nation

JUST-IN: Another Explosion Hits Gas Facility In Rivers

Nigerian Soldier With Spinal Cord Injury Cries Out For Help

TRIBUNE

Foundation seeks political commitment, funding increase to end tuberculosis

Ekiti varsity honours Senator Bamidele, Adedeji, Muhtar with doctorate degrees

Police officer caught on camera not stealing, only doing his job ‘ Delta PPRO

Nigeria, Egypt seek collaboration on energy expansion

World Water Day: Stakeholders call for glacier preservation

KGB allegation: Between me and Natasha, we’ll know who has case to answer ‘ Sen Karimi

Rivers: Community refutes reports of explosion on Soku gas pipeline

Tinubu to declare open maiden international civil cervice conference in June

FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining

Soyinka slams Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration in Rivers

Ramadan: Senator Natasha distributes grains to constituents

DAILY TIMES

Izon group urges Rivers Sole Administrator to priotize peace and Order

Court order preventing Ibok-Ete resuming is fake, says Aide

Jonathan slams Tinubu over emergency rule in Rivers, says action capable of tarnishing Nigerias image

NESG seeks to empower women

Why I still dont have any child at over 60 Nollywood actress, Jayesimi

Chronicling Constituents Failed Attempts To Recall Representatives: The Natasha Conundrum

Nollywood actress, Nkechi Nweje, is dead

Afenifere to Tinubu: Declare State Of Emergency In South-West Over Killings

NATION    

Fed Govt begins Benin-Asaba Expressway project with private funding

Adeleke threatens to depose monarchs of warring communities

Sale of crude in Naira extension likely as committee meets

Natasha: Yahaya Bello vindicated, says Karimi

Indian lady arrested at Kano airport with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps

2027: SDP not in merger talks with other parties, says Adebayo

IPMAN warns members against buying high volume of petrol

Troops destroy 19 illegal refineries, seize 138,000 stolen products

Uneasy calm in Osun warring communities as monarchs receive warning letters of dethronement

Reps deputy speaker advocates sustainable funding for education

JUST IN: Imo police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest three

2027: DWI accuses Atiku, El-Rufai of misleading Nigerians

Osun communal war: FHA boss tasks NEMA to provide relief materials for displaced victims

DAILY TRUST

Opposition parties must unite to save Nigeria Ex-rep candidate

Rivers emergency rule: No quorum in Senate Tambuwal, others

We were threatened with beheading for plucking mangoes Borno students

Alliance talks: Can SDP sustain momentum as third force

Ex-rep Kazaure laments neglect despite exposing corruption, aligns with Atiku

Rivers emergency rules ratification shows weakness of Atiku-led coalition Shekarau

President Tinubu must reform Nigerias flawed visa reciprocity policy

Man arrested for allegedly stealing shoes during prayer at mosque

Abducted naval officer, 2 others rescued in Nasarawa forest

Lawmaker donates transformers, solar lights to 19 FCT communities

Apo mechanic dealers warned against substandard tyres

Is end of war in sight after Sudanese army made more advances in Khartoum

Canada denies over 13,000 Nigerians refugee status

Pope leaves hospital 5 weeks after

9mobile refutes shutdown rumours amidst shareholders crisis

Shipping firms agree to pay N200,000 minimum wage MWUN

Multichoice reduced subscription in S/Africa by 38%, amidst hike in Nigeria Report

FAAN cautions passengers against destruction of airlines properties

TEF grants $15m to 3,000 entrepreneurs across Africa

Dollars wont give Zimbabwe victory over Super Eagles- Sodje

ValueJet celebrates Super Eagles first victory after partnership with NFF

Delta commences upgrade of Warri City Stadium

Filling station on fire as Fuel Tanker Explodes in Niger

Police Inspector kills colleagues wife in C/River

Concern as Sanusi, Bayero set to hold Sallah durbar in Kano

SERAP sues Tinubu over suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers

AUTHORITY

Retirees dont need connections to get benefits in Kogi- Pension commission DG

Atiku, El-Rufai failed Nigeria, want to deceive people with another coalition Group

FG marks 2025 world water day, calls for global action on glacier preservation

UNICAL confers doctoral degree on senate Presidents wife, others

Constitutional lawyer blasts NASS over unconstitutional approval of state of emergency in Rivers

NICOWA President, NGO secure release of five inmates, donates relief materials to Keffi Custodial Centre

Benue APC squabbles continues, caretaker committee tenure extended

BUSINESSDAY

NIESV calls for more collaboration among firms for efficiency, profitability

We are engaging embassies towards providing opportunities for all Deltans under MORE agenda ‘ SPADTE

From livestreams to packed arenas: How platforms grow religious following

Lagos’ small businesses boom amid chaos

Government urged to hands-off sports for Nigeria to benefit from merchandising

150 grassroots footballers get life lessons in sports development

Over 2,000 athletes compete for MTN CHAMPS season 3 classics

I will not allow crisis to hold Rivers hostage ‘ Ibas

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Fuel Tanker Explodes In Niger, Razes Filling Station

Anambra Guber: IPOB-PW Considers Candidate Endorsement

Fight Against Anyanwu May Destroy Party Preparation For 2027, PDP Frontliners Warn

President Tinubu Flags-Off Benin -Asaba Highway, As Umahi HaiIs Okpebholo’s Leadership

IGP Egbetokun Warns Against Illegal Detention

Rivers Emergency Rule: Pro-Democracy Coalition Urges ECOWAS Action

Explosion Rocks Gas Facility In Rivers As NGO Urges Probe

Troops Destroy 19 Artisanal Refineries, Recovers 138,000 Litres Of Stolen Products

WMO Marks 75th Anniversary, Says Half Of World’s Countries Lack Access To Life-saving Systems

Again, PDP Professionals Demand Wike’s Expulsion From Party

Defamation: Okpebholo Seeks Apology Over Bribery Allegations From PDP Chieftains

NEW TELEGRAPH

Electoral Fraud: Court Admits Convicted University Don To Bail Pending Appeal

Rivers: Ripples Over NASS Approval Of Emergency Rule Through Voice Vote

Obstruction Of Justice: Court Orders Substituted Service Of Charge On Mikano Directors

AfDB Provides 5m Grant To IITA To Advance Agric Transformation

Nigeria Needs Investment Strategy To Ensure Sustainable Growth

CBN Sustains Multiple Measures To Stabilise Naira, Boost Reserves

Muslim Students Debunk MURICs Allegations Against Adeleke Varsity

3,110 Graduates Apply For Baraus Farmers Empowerment Program

Zamfara Perm Sec Vows To Protect Childrens Rights, Womens Welfare

Gov Aliyu Mourns Hajiya Safarau, Condoles Radda

Fubara Makes First Public Appearance After Suspension

Russian Air Defence Destroys 59 Ukrainian Drones

BLUEPRINT

High interest rates, poor infrastructure hindering Nigeria’s export growth – Expert

NLNG commits to improving efficiency, domestic gas supply

Ekiti university to confer honorary doctorates on Senate Leader, FIRS Chairman

ILO: Nigeria advocates designation, elevation of seafarers, other maritime workers

Eid-el-Fitri: FAAN warns against damage of airports, airlines’ properties

DMO to raise N300bn to bridge fiscal deficit

BOI to support female entrepreneurs across Nigeria with N10bn intervention fund

Asagba of Asaba urges Tinubu to address critical development in Asaba

NAPTIP rescues 7 Iraq-bound victims in Abuja, nabs hotel manager

CSO demands tougher laws to tackle water pollution crisis

Super Eagles pocket $1,000 each for beating Rwanda in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Chelle bars media, fans, girlfriends from Super Eagles training

2026 World Cup qualifier: Nigeria’s Super Eagles ready for war against Zimbabwe — Osimhen

TEF unveils $15m grant to support 3000 African entrepreneurs

Bandits kill 10 security personnel in Zamfara ambush

Police IG warns against incessant, unlawful detention

Defamatory remarks: Okpebholo demands apology from 2 PDP chieftains

World Water Day: Obasanjo raises alarm against boreholes, decries neglect of dams

Ondo Amotekun parades 58 suspected kidnappers, others

Former chairman challenges El-Rufai on LG funds

Rivers: Call Attorney-General to order, CUPP beckons Tinubu

Rivers shouldnt be battlefield for testing political might NPSA

                               

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