Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN 

Maradona death trial suspended as judges impartiality questioned

US limits Covid boosters to over-65s or those at high risk 

We sell a child for N500,000, harvest organs for clients, suspects confess

CBN keeps interest rate at 27.5%, cites inflation slowdown, FX reforms

FG to clamp down on dealers of adulterated agric inputs

Katsina headcounts secondary school students for data, funding purposes

Tensions rise in CANUK as disqualifications spark outcry ahead of June election

WHO adopts landmark pandemic agreement

Seven inmates escape after rainfall breached prison security in Osun

Reps move to establish agency to oversee shutdown, cleanup of oil facilities

Navy hands over seized rice, cannabis to Customs, NDLEA

Man arrested for disguising as woman to sexually defrauded Lagos men

UTME: CSOs, citizens decry Southeast govs, education commissioners silence

Lagos govt lists items exempted from ban on single-use plastics

Bank manager, others arraigned for alleged cybercrime

Gunmen kill woman, abduct husband in Edo

Police rescue five persons from bandits in Katsina

FG deploys finance officials to manage healthcare funds in 774 LGAs

PUNCH

Nigerian boxers rage as Oluwaseguns corpse remains in Ghana

Missing Lagos banker’s body found in morgue with machete cuts

2027: Northern bigwigs postpone Tinubu’s assessment over Hajj

CBN retains 27.50% interest rate again

UPDATED: Stray bullet kills WASSCE student, Oyo gov mourns

Father sets wife, children ablaze over alleged infidelity, daughter dies

May 29: Tinubu to review ministers’ scorecards

Lagos to enforce single-use plastic ban from July 1

Treat women as equals, not property, Lagos monarch urges men

Katsina Emir dethrones village head over kidnap, rape allegations

Ex-Ebonyi gov knocks Wike over Fubara’s suspension

States to draft new framework for LG autonomy

2027: Northern bigwigs postpone Tinubu’s assessment over Hajj

Oyo Assembly seeks justice for slain WASSCE student

Father of WASSCE student killed by stray bullet drove against traffic- Oyo govt

EFCC begins trial of oil magnate Akindele over $35m fraud

UTME poor results caused by human error, not technical glitch – Reps Cttee

Reps pass N1.78trn FCT 2025 budget for second reading

Akpabio urges deeper integration, economic reform in WAfrica

NANS condemns death of WASSCE student killed by police stray bullet

Alausa meets UK counterpart, explores Birmingham varsity campus in Lagos

FG moves to curb toxic plastics, boost circular economy

THISDAY

Elon Musk Signals Plans to Cut Political Spending, Focus on Tesla

CBN Retains MPR at 27.50% Amid Inflation Moderation, Improved Macroeconomic Thresholds

FG: Discos Have Failed Nigerians, Remain Weakest Link in Power Sector

House Urges FG to Regulate Importation of Foreign Textile Materials

Akpabio: Lawmakers Not Elected to Oppose Executive, But Mandated to Foster Policies

NCDMB Project: EFCC Begins Trial of Akindele on Alleged $35m Fraud

BudgIT: NAssembly Inserted 11,122 Projects Worth N6.93tn into 2025 Budget

N4.4tn Nigerian Sovereign Fund Cuts US Exposure, Looks to Asian, European Assets

House Cttee Canvasses Independent Probe Into 2025 UTME Errors

IsDB 2025: Nigeria is Open to the World for Investment, Says Finance Minister

LASG: 623 Licenced Money Lenders Operating in State

In Major Win for Anti-graft War, EFCC Transfers 753 Houses Seized from Emefiele to Housing Ministry

WHO Adopts Historic Agreement on How to Tackle Future Global Pandemics

Senate Leader: Food Security Key to Tinubus Govt, Empowers Ekiti Farmers

NOA Rivers State Embarks on School Sensitisation Programme in Ahoada East, Omuma LGAs

FG Deploys 744 Officers to Monitor Performance of PHCs

CBN Retains MPR at 27.50%

Akpabio: Lawmakers Not Elected To Confront Executive Arm

Protest in Ibadan As Police Stray Bullet Kills Student Writing WASCE

Umahi: Regardless Of Political Affiliations, All 5 SEast Govs Supporting Tinubu

Sanwo-Olu Charges Civil Service Commission on Fairness, Integrity

Lawmakers Move to Rejuvenate Nigerias Textile Industry

SUN    

Were open to coalition but It must be driven by the party Senate PDP Caucus

3-horse battle tears PDP apart

Dont dump us, PDP begs SEast stakeholders

Kaduna 2027: Scramble for deputy governorship seat hots up, as groups mount pressure on Gov. Sani

Labour Party calls for arrest of Rep. Ogene over alleged fake document, cyberbullying

Why sudden resurgence of terror attacks NAF Chief Abubakar

Why we shunned Senate summons NNPCL, NAPIMS auditors

JAMB: Reps panel apologises to Nigerians over UTME glitches

Lagos-Calabar coastal highway to be tolled from December 2025 Umahi

NAF sets up civilian harm mitigation, response action plan, to curb collateral damage

FCT area council polls: APC fixes N20m for chairmanship nomination forms

NANS demands justice for student slain by policeman in Oyo

Housing minister takes delivery of Emefieles estate, promises to auction it

 

VANGUARD

Nigeria builds local capacity in Aeromedical transport to cut foreign dependence

Why NUJ, NBA, ASUU, Clergymen, CSOs, traditional rulers should endorse Gov Okpebholo’s anti-cultism fight

Stakeholders advocate better healthcare for persons with brittle bone disease

Padding: NASS, BudgIT disagree over N6.93trn projects in Budget 2025

Father of WASSCE candidate killed by stray bullet in Ibadan was evading arrest –

FCT council polls: APC pegs chairmanship forms at N20m, councillorship N2.5m

UTME results due to human error, not technical glitch – Reps

DisCos performance in power supply disappointing – FG

NBA describes compulsory voting bill as unconstitutional, draconian

JAMB to release 2025 rescheduled UTME results tomorrow

Nigeria’s food imports surge 16% to $2.5bn

CBN reassures public on banking sector stability

List of Nigerian celebrities who have joined the US military

Video: Davido fulfills promise, hosts highlife singer Bright Chimezie in Lagos

LEADERSHIP

NCoS Launches Manhunt For 7 Fleeing Inmates From Osun Custodial Centre

Wike Fixes 19 Days For Projects Commissioning To Mark Tinubu’s 2nd Anniversary In Office

Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Historic Vatican Visit

Senate Moves To Establish Central Agency For Managing Recovered Assets

APC Fixes FCT Chairmanship, Councillorship Nomination Forms At N20m, N2.5m

JUST-IN: EFCC Hands Over Emefiele’s Forfeited 753 Housing Units To Federal Gov’t

NNPCL External Auditors Risk Arrest For Shunning Senate C’ttee

Despite Setbacks, PDP Remains Resilient — Senate Caucus

DSS Arrests Mastermind Of ₦500m State House Land Scam

JUST-IN: Wife, Mother Of Wanted Bandit Leader Ado Aliero Arrested In Saudi Arabia

22 Months After: State Of Emergency On Food Security Not Yielding Results

DAILY TIMES

NCAA unveils roadmap to make Nigeria UAS innovation hub

FAAN aligns with global standards through innovation, training and staff welfare- Emiola

We Remain Strong, Despite Internal Squabbles PDP Senate Caucus Affirms

Reps cttee mulls five bills to address oil sector challenges

Tinubus 2nd anniversary: FCT begins 19-day project commissioning June 10

Jailbreak: NCoS hunts seven escaped inmates from Ilesa prison

We are investigating alleged Assault on Police in Ebonyi- Army

EFCC Arrests 120 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

Enugu Police Uncover Arms, Ammunition In Native Doctors Shrine

NTDA partners African Travel Commission to consolidate tourism devt

Troops Kill Key Bello Turjis Aide, Dozens Of Fighters In Sokoto

WHO To Reduce Workforce Due To Lack Of Funds

Cancer Touches Us All Biden Speaks After Diagnosis

NATION       

 Nigeria can turn arts and culture into economic powerhouse Rep Zock

APC chieftain slams Atiku over alleged one-term deal with southeast

PDP begs southeast to reconsider exit threat over Ude-Okoye nomination

Akpabio, stakeholders urge Africa to end raw material export dependency

Why Nigeria must take lead in Africas auto sector, by Innoson founder

DJ Cuppy performs at Bill Gates Foundations Africa Day event in Seattle

DAILY TRUST

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel with concrete actions over Gaza

Trumps in-law confirmed as US ambassador to France

Why CBN retained interest rates

NASS workers seek return to CPS as Reps move to amend Pension Act

Time Magazine names Dangote among worlds 100 philanthropists

Nasarawa gets N9.75bn refund for airport project

Kano residents express cautious optimism over electricity bill

Lagos secures $22m investment to expand fibre infrastructure

Nigeria loses $11bn to digital skills gap annually

PHOTOS: EFCC hands over Emefieles former 750 duplexes to Housing minister

Umahi: Obi should emulate all South East Govs working with Tinubu

Why many feel justice is for sale in Nigeria El-Rufai

Policemen chasing yahoo boys gun down WASSCE candidate in Ibadan

Akpabio: We werent elected to fight executive

FCT teachers, LG workers give conditions to suspend strike

JUST IN: CBN retains monetary rates at 27.5%

Ideato Rep Raises Alarm over Impending cut off of Imo Community by Erosion

AUTHORITY

NSITF boss seeks deployment of AI, digitalization for workplace safety

Enugu : Unknown gunmen attack oil and gas station in Oji River LGA

FCTA approves three contracts worth N2.6bn

Rise in insecurity, desperation by groups to discredit Tinubus good works -Karimi

New TRCN boss vows to boost teaching standards

Why politicians are defecting to ruling party, supporting Tinubu- APC G3

BUSINESSDAY

Oil surges on report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran

Rwanda asks UN to relocate agencies to Kigali

Dangote named among TIME Magazine’s top 100 philanthropists in the world

EFCC transfers Emefiele’s 753 forfeited homes to government

Police stray bullet kills WAEC candidate in Ibadan, stirs chaos

Senate moves to cut EFCC, ICPC powers, create Asset Recovery Agency

JAMB to release rescheduled results for 379,000 candidates tomorrow

Government should do what the private sector can not do – Part 2

BudgIT uncovers N6.93 trillion worth of project insertions by NASS in 2025 budget

NEW TELEGRAPH

NNPCL, NAPIMS External Auditors Tackle Senate Cttee Over Appearance

Reps Propose Five Bills To Address Nigerias Oil Sector Challenges

Oyo Assembly Yields To Pressure, Backs Rotational Chairmanship

PDP Waxing Strong, Not Collapsing As Rumoured Says Senate Caucus

NNPP Spokesman Criticizes El-Rufais Premature Comments On Opposition Coalition Talks

Defamation Suit: Court Dismisses VeryDarkMans Objection

2027: Coalitionll Not Fail El-Rufai

NSF: Gas Explosion Sparks Panic At Game Venue In Abeokuta

Tinubus Visit To Vatican Marks Era Of Interfaith Cooperation Abiola

Senate Threatens To Arrest NNPCL External Auditors

Davido Hosts Bright Chimezie At His Lagos Residence

TOAN Complies With Kwara Govts New Transport Colour Code

Reps Pass Bill To Establish Natl Ear Centre In Abia

NSITF Advocates Adoption Of AI In Workplace Safety

BLUEPRINT

How Nigerian entrepreneurs are disrupting the global iGaming scene with innovative business models

Osun Amotekun battles hotel robbers, recovers vehicle, TV sets

Public universities require curriculum, teaching method reforms  – Gbajabiamila

Senate moves to cut EFCC, ICPC powers, create asset recovery agency

Time Magazine names Aliko Dangote among the Top 100 philanthropists globally

2025 UTME: We ‘re investigating glitches – Reps

Umahi: All south-east governors supporting Tinubu

Amidst cracks, South-east PDP nominates Ude-okoye for national secretary

How Police stray bullet killed 17 year-old WAEC student in Ibadan – Eyewitness

Youths protest EFCC harassment, midnight raids in Edo

Breaking: Rainfall wreck havoc as 7 inmates escape in Osun prison

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand surge but prices remain low

Global oil demand to average 105mbd 2025 OPEC

                               

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