Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

LEADERSHIP

Trump Seeks “Real End” To Iran-Israel Conflict, Not Ceasefire

Nigerian Army Prioritises Media Collaboration For National Security –COAS

Online Publishers Vow To Tackle Fake News Peddlers

NHRC Expresses Deep Concern Over Alarming Killings In Benue, Plateau

Akwa Ibom Monarch Remanded Over Rape Of 8-year-old

Transport Minister Lauds Wike Over Abuja World-Class Bus Terminals

Over 6,500 Nigerian Pilgrims Return From Hajj

INEC Rejects PDP NEC Meeting Notice As Tinubu Commits To Autonomy

Benue Killings: Gov Alia Rejects Self-Defence, Hints At Community Policing

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t To Evacuate Stranded Nigerians From Israel, Iran

Delta North: APC Chairmen Disown Ned Nwoko’s Endorsement For 2nd Term

Benue Killings: No Credible Evidence To Substantiate Internal Sabotage Claims — DHQ

Benue Killings: Youth Group Calls For Self-defence

Projects: I’m Proud Of Gov Lawal’s Achievements, Says Ex-President Obasanjo

CBN Affirms Banking Sector Strength, Issues Routine Transitional Guidance

Action Collective Accuses Akpabio Of Desperation, Plot Against Natasha

PUNCH

Pope Leo to revive papal holidays abandoned by Francis

Nigeria imports N1.2tn crude as local output stumbles

Reps probe N1.12tn Anchor Borrowers fund diversion

Fuel distribution scheme will create jobs, says Dangote refinery

Ex-VP Sambo, former minister trade blame over failed power privatisation

PDP crisis: Chair, Govs, INEC hold emergency talks

Benue bloodshed: Gov, Assembly at odds as SGF, ex-generals move in

Reps probe N1.12tn Anchor Borrowers fund diversion

PDP crisis: Chair, Govs, INEC hold emergency talks

Nigeria unveils 2025 World Population Report

No pilgrimage to Israel until crisis is resolved- NC

Senseless bloodshed must stop, CDS instructs troops during Benue visit

PenCom engages NPAN over N720m pension arrears

Benue killings, indication of state failure – Joe Odumakin

NEMA sends relief materials to Benue community

Kalu condemns Benue killings, urges security agencies to collaborate

Tinubu’s 17 Rivers nominees declare assets after DSS clearance

Czech Republic partners with Ondo to drive development

Primary won’t cause rift among Osun APC gov aspirants Ex-Speaker

THISDAY

CBN Sells T-BillsWorth N7.9trn, Rejects N12.24trnBidsin Five Months

SUNU Assurances Pays N3.28bn in Claims for 2024, Posts N3.87bnProfit

U.S. Mission to Drive Foreign Direct Investment Support for Lagos Free Zone

Report:Nigerias Furniture Industry Set for 300% Growth by 2027

INEC to PDP: Your 100th NEC Meeting Not In Compliance With Regulations, Guidelines of Political Parties

EU, Nigeria Deepen Collaboration in Fight Against Transnational Crimes

Over 5000 Attend Africas First Global AI Summit for Children in Lagos

Policy Innovation Centre Set to Host 2025 Gender, Inclusion Summit

Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Calls on Nigeria to Support Referendum in Western Sahara

Tinubu At Public Private Partnership Summit: What Matters To Average Nigerian Is Basic Infrastructure, Not Promises

APC Members Petition Ganduje, Accuse Wike of Hijacking FCT Party Structure

SUN   

FCT council poll: APC grants waiver to newly defected members

Lagos council polls: PDP chairmanship candidate in Olorunda LCDA promises massive development

INEC rejects PDPs correspondence on June 30 NEC meeting

Tinubu flags off construction of new INEC national headquarters in Abuja

House panel demands evidence of 1.12trn ABP disbursement

Benue massacre: We are tired of condolence visits, killings must stop Senate

BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days

ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on 110m projects to improve peace, development in region

Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear Alia

No Nigerian on pilgrimage in Israel NCPC

GUARDIAN 

Iran crisis: Germany backs Israel, says its doing dirty work for all of us

Rivers electoral chairman promises transparency, neutrality

INEC rejects PDP NEC meeting notice over missing national secretarys signature

Alia ignored warnings from Akume, others on Benues security Lawmaker

NEMA sends relief materials to Benue attack victims

Obi condemns killings in Enugu, calls for enhanced security measures

Benue Killings: APC chieftain decries arrest of protesters by security agents

26 suspected kidnappers arrested in Kogi forests

Kwara govt replies PDP, says no pilgrims stranded in Mecca

No excuse for wrong use of firearms, Imo CP warns officers

Shippers seek replacement of container deposit refund with insurance model

Centre unveils reforms to strengthen maritime standards

NECA seeks policy alignment for enterprise sustainability

Fibre optic cables will spur jobs, justify local investment, says Coleman boss

JAMB recommends sanctions for 11 CBT centres, registrants over fingerprint infractions

UKs Loughborough varsity pursues long-term academic collaboration in Nigeria

UNICEF trains over 20m children, youth to promote climate action

Brain Drain to Brain Gain: Revitalising cardiovascular care in Nigeria

FG announces emergency evacuation of Nigerians in Israel, Iran

CBN issues routine transitional guidance, says banks are healthy

Afenifere tackles FG over alignment of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.

Diri launches Bayelsa e-Commerce programme to empower 500 entrepreneurs

We wont kill Irans supreme leader for now, says Trump

NELFUND urges schools to submit student data for loan approval

Benue Killings: CAN tasks govt on intelligence-driven security response

VANGUARD

Israel-Iran conflict: G7 leaders call for de-escalation

Fuel scarcity looms as marketers, truck owners boycott Lekki-Epe corridor

Naira depreciates to N1,598/$ in parallel market

2027: Delta North APC chairmen distance self from Nwoko’s 2nd term endorsement

Nigeria records spike in Lassa Fever cases as death toll hits 143

Nigeria to evacuate citizens from Iran-Israel conflict zone, calls for Peace

Yelewata Massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings

Benue killings: Our gory ordeal, by survivors

We have total control of Iran’s skies – Trump

2027: PDP mocks APC over Gombe brawl, says no to political violence

INEC rejects PDP NEC meeting notice, cites error

Fuel scarcity looms as marketers, truck owners boycott Lekki-Epe corridor

Investors suffer ₦183bn loss on NGX

Fresh fears over N54.99trn budget as OPEC puts Nigeria’s oil output at 1.544m bpd — OPEC

Benue Massacre: Tiv communities flee to Nasarawa, as humanitarian crisis looms in the state

Benue Massacre: Tinubus visit to crime scene refreshing Peter Obi

Peter Obi thanks Tinubu for deciding to visit scenes of Benue massacre

UN condemns Benue attacks, calls for justice

 

DAILY TIMES

Court Delays Arraignment Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan In Defamation Case to 30th

Akabanga Lagos becomes exclusive distributor of Rwandas Iconic Chili Oil in Nigeria

Experts warn sugary drinks industry fuelling climate crisis

Alleged defamation: Judge rejects FG prayer to order Natashas arrest

Tinubu champions borderless, prosperous West Africa ahead of economic summit

Corps members raise alarm over degrading state of Gombe NYSC camp

NATION  

NEMA deploys relief items to Benue as attacks displace 6,527

Klinsmann urges Tinubu, Alia to take decisive actions on Benue security

Why Rivers Emergency Rule approval was in closed session, by Senate

FG launches sensitisation campaign for LG proof of address system

Nigeria records increased LASSA fever cases

China will roll out measures on market access, inspection Yan Yuqing

LG polls: Again, aggrieved APC members protest partys choice in Yaba

Tinubu at 2025 PPP Summit: Nigerians want infrastructure, not promises

Yelewata killings: Senate leadership to accompany Tinubu to Benue Wednesday

LG polls: Again, aggrieved APC members protest partys choice in Yaba

Reps probe 1.12tr anchor borrowers fund, demand accountability from NIRSAL, BOI

Were open to credible investors for economic growth, Aiyedatiwa tells Czech Republic

Fed govt to link credit scores to NIN in sweeping credit reform drive

ACPN urges Tinubu to end marginalisation of non-physician professionals, misuse of strikes

  DAILY TRUST

FG launches access-to-work scheme for PWDs

Customs’ media outfit seeks partnership with Daily Trust

FG launches campaign for LGs proof of address system implementation

Mokwa floods: 700 persons still missing – Niger govt

N/Assembly transmits tax reform bills to Tinubu

China provided 85% of Abuja water project cost Wike

Foreigners flee Iran, Israel as war enters fifth day

Plastic pollution becoming transboundary problem ECOWAS

Lagos govt, marketers dispute threatens fuel distribution nationwide

CAC to review service fees from August 1

Analysts warn of rising fuel price over Israel/Iranian conflict

FCCPC moves against price fixing, harmful products

Tinubu harps on PPP to deliver infrastructure

LCCI to FG: Address structural drivers of inflation

Near-absence of CNG in North is alarming Centre

Police inspectors lament delayed promotion, appeal to IGP, PSC

Reps Probe Disbursement of N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers Programme, others

Mokwa Flood: Non-Indigenes Mostly Affected Niger Gov

N13.8bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ponzi scheme director

Banks, BDCs recapitalisation signals strong, resilient financial system

Police Arrest Suspected Killers of Rivers DPO

War: Over 600 foreigners flee into Azerbaijan from Iran

AUTHORITY

COAS urges media to promote national security

Matawalle, Yari, others enough to deliver Zamfara for Tinubu Group replies Kalu

FG approves construction of six bus terminals nationwide

Anambra Election: How Chukwuma wants to galvanise youths to rescue state from political abnormality

11 CBT centres, registrants face severe sanctions over finger print infractions JAMB

Zamfara APC Youths Reject Governor Dauda Lawals Alleged Alliance With Tinubu

Benue Killings: CCYF Urges Self-Defense, Government Action Amid Rising Death Toll

BUSINESSDAY

Airlines face turbulence as plane leasing firms battle supply

Decades-old naira devaluation fails to spark export boom

Dangote’s bet on CNG to shake up downstream sector

Nigeria faces severe hunger as food basket state boils

Afrexim-backed medical centre to lure pharma giants to Nigeria

Petrol scarcity looms as tanker operators protest N12,500 levy in Lagos

Oil, war and the naira: Nigeria’s fragile balancing act

Trouble as Senate faults non-indigene’s appointment as Rivers’ electoral chairman

Benue killings: Deputy speaker urges security agencies to collaborate

Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to PPPs, opens door to investment to bridge $2.3 trillion infrastructure gap

PENCOM considers ₦30bn annual gratuity for retiring civil servants

NEW TELEGRAPH

Senate Screens Nominees For Rivers Electoral, Civil Service, LG Commissions

Kwara Assembly Considers 25 Bills, Over 60 Motions

Military, Media Working In National Security Interest COAS

Lagos Assembly Adopts Recommendations On Geographic Information Service Bill

BRICS: Nigeria Calls For Intl Collaboration To Tackle Emerging Health Threats

LP To Tinubu: APC NEast Crisis Is Political Karma

PDP Rejects Lawmakers Empowerment Programme In Ondo

Benue Kiliings: Nigerians Tired Of Mourning, Condolence Visits Senate

Obasanjo Commends Gov Lawal For Development Strides In Zamfara

Enough Of Distortions: Yayi Is Peoples Mandate For Ogun 2027

Act Decisively ON Killings In Benue, Plateau, PFN Urges Tinubu

African Championship: Nigeria Flag National Team Heads For Egypt

Ali Bellos Name Did Not Feature In Bank Transaction EFCC Witness

Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Arrest Wanted Suspect

Adamawa APC Denies Endorsing Ribadu For Political Office

BLUEPRINT

Senate queries presidential nominee for Rivers State Electoral Commission

Nigerian youths: Time bomb waiting to explode

UTME thumbprint infractions: JAMB meets CBT centre operators, may prosecute offenders

Benue massacre: Resident doctors lament colleagues death, insecurity in health sector

Thumbprint infractions: JAMB meets CBT centre operators, may prosecute offenders

FG reaffirms commitment to free, vibrant press

Oxfam urges Nigeria to ban single-use plastics, promote circular economy

Massacres: We are tired of mourning, condolence visits Senate

Along ancient Silk Road, Xi cultivates new bonds with Central Asia

CAN seeks end to Benue killings, compensation for victims

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