Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 27 March 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

FIFA announces $125m prize for Club World Cup winner

Reps move to convert 37 Lagos LCDAs to LGs

States oppose bill seeking immunity removal from VP, govs, deputies

Nigeria sliding towards lawlessness, anarchy Bayelsa deputy gov

UNICAL’s first female SUG president gifts best-graduating student with N1m

Dafinone hails Tinubu, Umahi for fast-tracking Niger Delta highway projects

NGO trains Bayelsa private security operatives in human rights, community policing

Ex-agitator denies link to Bayelsa pipeline attack, calls for investigation

A’Ibom community petitions police over alleged arrests, demands probe

Reps propose Nigerian citizenship for major foreign investors

LASG vows to end corruption in public procurement

INEC confirms petitioners’ contact details, notifies Natasha of recall process

‘Sorry for the insults,’ Natasha apologises to Ezekwesili over clash with Nwaebonyi

Rivers sole administrator orders LG heads to submit council reports

I’m pleased with my verbal exchange with Nwebonyi – Ezekwesili

Natasha faults INEC, says petition for recall should have been dismissed

91 groups seek INEC registration as coalition talks gather steam

P’Harcourt refinery hits 180-day non-stop operation — PETROAN

Reps propose Nigerian citizenship for major foreign investors

Naira-for-crude: Petrol price hike looms as talks drag, imports rise

Soyinka does not need to criticise Tinubu

EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara

Court orders Rivers to pay residents N1.1bn for unlawful demolitions

Nasarawa farmers commend FG, IFAD for boosting rice production

Ex-Rivers LG chairmen visit Fubara, pledge loyalty

Stakeholders advocate financial support for women-owned enterprises

INEC confirms petitioners’ contact details, notifies Natasha of recall process

Senate passes orthopaedic hospitals amendment bill

Osun re-presents ex-finance commissioner as nominee on Living Trust Bank’s board

Senate urges telecoms to cut data cost

THISDAY

Hundreds of Palestinians Protest Against Hamas After Conflict Resumes

Stakeholders to Convene in Kigali for 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership, Business Summit

Pandemonium as Mob Barricade Kubwa Expressway, Kill Two Policemen

Army Seeks Stakeholders Collaboration to Tackle Illegal Oil Bunkering in NDelta

Alleged N162m Fraud: Court Dismisses Falanas Suit against Zinox Chairman, Others

Shettima to Judiciary: Remain Steadfast, Unwavering in Dispensing Justice

FG Directs NAFDAC to Formulate Regulations for Enforcement of Salt Targets in Processed Foods

Reps Pledge More Budgetary Allocation for Regulatory Agencies

FG Vows to Preserve Independence of National Bureau of Statistics

In Landmark Deal, MTN, Airtel Agree on Network Infrastructure Sharing in Nigeria

Mimiko: Retiring Military Officers at 60 Great Disservice to Nigeria

FG: 57% of Health Facilities in Nigeria Now Carter for TB Cases

UN General Assembly: Soyinka Decries Modern-day Slavery in Africa

Shettima To Judiciary: Remain Steadfast, Unwavering in Dispensing Justice

SUN      

APC disclaims timetable for nationwide Congresses

APC, PDP trade words over alleged sponsored protests in Edo

Rivers crisis is all about protection of interests, not the populace -Farah Dagogo

Fresh trouble for Natasha as INEC notifies her of recall proceedings

Adeleke orders IDP camp for displaced residents of warring Osun communities

Senate to probe rising cost of data services in Nigeria

Nigerias unity is key to greatness SGF Akume

Dont compromise quality seeds for food production, NASC warns producers

Ohanaeze faults reopening of Kalus EFCC case

GUARDIAN  

Nigeria to face Ghana in friendly before Rwanda, SAfrica clashes

Dalung: Inept football managers stifling Nigerias football development

Super Eagles not solely dependent on Osimhen, says Troost-Ekong

How apex court judgment sustains rift in embattled opposition party

Bill to create Orlu State passes second reading at Reps

Police kill five suspected kidnappers in Delta

Concerns over dumping of refuse in Ajegunle canal

Unlawful demolition: Court awards N1.1b against Rivers govt

Three years after, businessman rebuilds Imo Police division

Court remands driver over death of five Osun varsitystudents

EFCC re-arraigns Dasuki, three others over N33.2b arms fraud

UK set to cut public spending by billions of pounds

How Nigeria can leverage innovation to power sustainable growth

SON ramps up efforts to standardise locally-made goods

Hope for cheaper drugs as FG exempts duty, VAT on pharmaceutical raw materials

Index dips by 0.1 per cent amid selloff in 17 stocks

Intervention fund delay worsens power illiquidity as monthly subsidies hit N200b

Nigerias renewable energy stagnates as global capacity hits 4,448GW

Maritime stakeholders slam FG over neglect of eastern rail infrastructure

Retirees commend prompt payment of N68.2 billion benefits

NDE trains 33,692 in vocational skills, empowers 5,532 beneficiaries

Zulum urges periodical training for civil servants to boost service delivery

FG urged to sanction states for neglecting disability law

90% of Nigerians suffering from oral health challenges

Nigeria needs $404m to deliver TB services amid USAID funding cuts

Nigeria records new feat in robotic prostate cancer surgery

Lawmakers seek suspension of four UNICROSS governing council members over misconduct

Police arrest native doctor, others over ritual killing in Rivers

Disquiet as police probe alleged infiltration of NAssembly by Russian KGB

APC lawmaker asks party to back Oborevworis re-election bid

New book prescribes food for chronic health conditions

Unsolicited messages:Time to strengthen consumer privacy rights

Natasha vs Akpabio: Group calls for senate leadership to step aside for fair investigation

Otu stops all ongoing building construction in UNICROSS

FG suspends FRCN annual levy, sets up review committee

Reps move to transfer oil, gas control to states

INEC notifies Natasha of recall petition

INC tells Tinubu to reconsider emergency declaration in Rivers

Stakeholders to convene in Rwanda for Africas economic growth

VANGUARD

Police kill 5 kidnappers in gun battle, arrest 3 in Delta

Judges should live like hermits to uphold integrity — Ihediwa, SAN

Rivers’ sole administrator suspends political appointees

Reps move to strip VP, govs, dep govs of their immunity

Shettima to Judiciary: Expectations high, shun temptations

How top govt official in Ogun tried to allegedly frustrate murder trial in Lagos

INEC: Tinubu shops for Yakubu’s replacement

Reps move to strip VP, govs, dep govs of their immunity

26,000 children held in prisons – FG

Gas explosion kills two, injures 12 in Abia

Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Cross River, 3 dead as houses crumble

North Carolina lawmakers introduce bills to invest up to 5% of pension funds in crypto

FG pushes for cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

Military must embrace Warrior Ethos for victory in adversity CDS Musa

No Muslim student was suspended Adeleke University MSSN

Sorry for the insults, Natasha apologises to Ezekwesili over clash with Nwaebonyi

LEADERSHIP

Motion To Immortalise Humphrey Nwosu Divides Senate

PDP Governors Challenge Fubara’s Suspension At Supreme Court

6 Years After: Multi-billion-naira Baro Port In Niger Rots Away

Finally, Customs Implements Zero Tariff On Pharmaceutical Inputs

Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares March 31, April 1, Public Holidays

INEC Notifies Natasha, Akpabio Of Recall Process

Customs Intercepts N1.72bn Trucks Of Rice, Petrol, Others In 1 Month

EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-PDP Chairman Ali’s Son Over Alleged N2.2bn Oil Subsidy Fraud

Experts Hail Book On ‘African Perspectives’ In Development Paradigm

My Sermons Against Alcohol, Ritualists Caused Attack On My Tafseer By Masked Gunmen ‘ Oyo Cleric

Dollars-for-Crude Policy, Direct Attack On Local Refineries ‘ CEDES

Stop Lying To Electorate, Emir Of Ilorin Tells Politicians

3 Killed, Houses Destroyed Amid Heavy Downpour In Cross River

TRIBUNE

Tinubu directs TETFund to take over completion of abandoned National Library HQ

FG pauses implementation of new FRC levies on private firms, others

FG seeks stakeholders’ support for forfeiture of arms after court’sjudgement

Reps probe MDAs’ utilisation of 5% user charge for road maintenance

Senate passes bill to repeal, re-enact NIMC Act

Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets

DAILY TIMES

Tension mounts in Zamfara over 13-month suspension of 10 lawmakers

EFCC nabs 13 internet fraudsters in Akwa Ibom

Security agencies reaffirm protection of worshippers at religious centers

Reps push for conduct of general elections in one day

NSITF, NDE partner to tackle unemployment with social safety nets

Alleged terrorists negotiator: Absence of witnesses stalls Tukur Mamus trial

Two military base in Borno hit by Boko Haram

NATION    

Tinubu appoints pioneer registrar of new Federal varsity

Female campus journalists: our survival stories amid gender stereotypes

Edo exco ratifies suspension of 71 rebellious Enigie by Oba of Benin

Mob barricades Abuja expressway as taskforce allegedly kills one

FG sets limits for sodium in salt, bread, biscuits, processed meats, vegetables, others

Task force attacks, injures soldier at Ebonyi market

DJ Cuppy hopeful of female leadership in Nigeria after Namibias historic feat

Dont be swayed by the mob, Shettima tells Judiciary

Your 2027 presidential bid will fail, Wikes aide knocks Atiku

Police quiz Senator over alleged KGB infiltration of NASS

Police arrest cook over alleged $35,000 theft, rescue kidnapped woman

DAILY TRUST

Rivers sole administrator suspends Faburas appointees

Recall: Natasha blames INEC for allowing petitioners correct their errors

INEC notifies Natasha of move to recall her from senate

Lakurawa kills Customs officers in Kebbi

FG declares public holidays for Eid-El-Fitr

Police: How Rivers resident drugged, raped underaged siblings used for rituals

Senate rejects motion to immortalise late Humphrey Nwosu

Understanding the Importance of Professional Legal Advice

Wike will Ensure You Lose Again, FCT Ministers spokesman taunts Atiku

Natasha recall: Petitioners have provided details INEC

CDD dissociates from group falsely claiming its identity, attacking politicians

Bill to strip VP, Govs, Deputy Govs of Immunity scales Second Reading at Reps

Senate moves to halt high cost of data imposed by telecom operators

Lassa fever kills corps member in Ogun

AUTHORITY

Rivers Crisis: Civil Society Advocates for Truth and Reconciliation Committee

Sexual harassment case: Group calls for Akpabios resignation, cites judicial interference

Interior Ministry moves to enhance expatriate administration, business support

UYI decry disenfranchisement of Security personnel, INEC, NYSC, Inmates on Election Day

NDE trains 33,692 unemployed youths, gives loans, starter packs to 5,532

Honour Nwosu, name national monument after him, INEC, others tell FG

BUSINESSDAY

FG resolves Osun-Segilola dispute for improved mining operations

Reps’ constitutional amendment bills erode federalism

DMO crosses N1trn Sukuk bond issuance as demand swells

Analysts see T-Bill yields dropping at Wednesday auction as liquidity returns

Naira gains in black market as demand moves to NFEM

Top 10 oil-producing states in Nigeria by daily crude output

Dangote refinery issues tender to sell fuel oil, document summary shows

Again, General Hydrocarbons Limited floors First Bank in court

NAFDAC crackdown: 5 dead feared, others hospitalised in Onitsha drug market

Money supply hits 3-month low on liquidity squeeze

U.S. Fed rate hold intensifies Nigeria Eurobonds’ sell-off

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Rivers Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Office Holders, Appointees

FG Declares March 31st , April 1st, 2025 Public Holiday To Mark EID EL- FITR

INEC Confirms Receipt Of Petitioners’ Contact Details in Natasha’s Recall Bid

Reps Consider Bill To Strip VP, Govs, Deputies Of Immunity

NANS Ondo Axis Decries Failing Learning Infrastructure, Attack On Students

Bills For Death Penalty Review, LG Reform, Citizenship By Investment, Indigene Status, Others Pass Second Reading

HoR Probes Non-Remittance Of 5% Petrol Levy For Road Maintenance

APC, PDP In Verbal War Over Alleged Planned Sponsored Protests In Edo

Orlu State Creation: Bill Passes Second Reading At Reps

Rivers: Coalition’s Report Says Fubara Erroneously Implicated On Security Issues

PANDEF Hails Tinubu On S/South Commission Bill

Rivers: Former LG Chairmen Visit Suspended Gov Fubara

South Africa Sweat Over Potential 2026 World Cup Sanction

NEW TELEGRAPH

Ramadan: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holiday

SAfrica Returnee Jailed For Money Laundering

FG: 26,000 Children In Custodial Facilities Nationwide

Hypertension: FG Launches Natl Guideline To Reduce High Sodium Intake

Ijaw Nation: Members Attending Nocturnal Meetings Will Be Deregistered Okaba

Bill To Strip VP, Govs, Deputies Of Immunity Passes Second Reading

Slowing Economy: UK Finance Minister Announces Spending Cuts

Ex-Rivers LG Chairmen Visit Fubara, Declare Loyalty

Senate Seeks FGs Intervention In High Cost Of Data Services

CPS: Five States Lag Behind As Lagos, 11 Others Commence Full Implementation

Fubara Slapping Democracy In The Face APC

Ceasefire: Ukraine, Russias Truce Agreements Run Into Trouble

Kalu Backs Constitutional Role For Traditional Rulers

BLUEPRINT

Rivers crisis: It’s time for dialogue – Diri

PETROAN urges refrain from panic buying, says NNPCL sustaining supply

Nigeria’s economic reforms spark market rally, lower sovereign risk

We need more than CNII Order to secure telecom investments – Experts

We are ready for cargo train services to Kano – NRC MD

LaLiga: Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq scoops Goal of the Month award for March

EFCC nabs 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin

MTN, Airtel Africa evolve landmark network sharing infrastructure deal

Natasha: Kogi Central petitioners ‘ve fulfilled recall requirements – INEC

Pandemonium as taskforce launch attack on soldier in Ebonyi

Breaking: FG declares public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr in 2025

Bears return as equity market sheds N74bn

Breaking: INEC notifies Natasha of recall petition, begins verification process

AMCON: Bello, others confirmed as non executive chairman, directors

Senate frowns at rising cost of data services in Nigeria

Senate rejects motion to immortalise Humprey Nwosu as June 12 hero

When Tumsah challenged our collective conscience

Kidnappers demand N20m to release Imo Catholic priest

 

                               

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