Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 21 June 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

War against Iran may be prolonged — Israel

Four killed as Osun communities renew hostility over boundary dispute

Tinubus political prowess has no positive impact on governance, says Adebayo

Ekiti tasks stakeholders on peaceful conduct ahead of governorship poll

2027: Ganduje, Ododo predict landslide victory for Tinubu

PDP a faded shadow, strong opposition rising soon, says ex-lawmaker

Tinubu, others sued over alleged illegal appointment of Rivers LG electoral officers

Navy repels B’Haram/ISWAP attack on Lake Chad naval base

Ibas defends Rivers budget increase from 1.49tr to 1.846tr

Mark, Amaechi lead APC, PDP members to form new party, ADA

Seven Chinese nationals jailed for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

African nations push dollar-free trade despite Trump threats

NMA holds free medical outreach in Edo community

Nigeria to host 4th AU MSME forum

Customs warns Nigerians against social media recruitment, auction scams

VANGUARD

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Iran amid Israel war

All Democratic Alliance, ADA: Anti-Tinubu coalition writes INEC for registration of new party

Civil war: Gowon should apologize to Ndigbo for dumping Aburi accord — Senator Umeh

2027: Igbo group backs Tinubu/Shettima presidential ticket

Nigerias economic potential rising under Tinubu Information Minister

Troops engage terrorists in fierce gun battle to repel Gwoza invasion

Alleged investment fraud: I was deceived into investing $10,000 EFCCs witness

2027: Nwoko hails constituents for endorsing him, Tinubu, Oborevwori

Over 650 die in Iran after first week of Israeli strikes

PUNCH

Enugu appoints new forest guard leaders to tackle security threats

Tinubu lauds Wike for transforming Abuja to world-class city

Gunmen kill 19 in fresh Plateau attacks

Eight die as gunmen attack Osun, Anambra communities

JUST IN: Dangote refinery hikes petrol ex-depot price to N880/litre

NYSC: Stop posting our children to insecure states, parents tell FG

Scandal: Convicted inmate caught processing passport, visa in Lagos

Israel-Iran war: Stranded Nigerians cry for help from underground shelters

FCT mandate secretary bags awards on environment, healthcare delivery

Rivers LG administrator appointed by Ibas resigns

R. Kelly remains behind bars as judge rejects emergency release request

Court adjourns hearing in $397,106 fraud case against music promoter

EFCC arraigns ponzi scheme operator for laundering N10bn

Osun PDP lawmakers seek Tinubu’s intervention in LG crisis

Afenifere hails Tinubus commitment to establishing state police

Ogun assembly marks second anniversary, praises gov on project funding

FG donates 1,000 life jackets to Kwara

CAN condemns Benue killings, urges FG to take action

Group demands justice for survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones

THISDAY

NBM Africa Declares Stanley Kakors Tenure Over, Warns Against Parading Himself as President

UK Court Rules Shell Liable for Legacy Oil Spills in Nigeria

Stock Market Transactions Hit N3.4trn in Five Months

Green Energy: NGO Trains, Empowers 30 Women on Electric Mobility Programme in FCT

Global Partnership Powers Climate-smart Shea Project for Kwara Women

EFCC and Due Process: The Case of Halima Buba, Innocent Mbagwu, Aisha Achimugu

Emergency Rule: Our Economy is Suffering, Rivers Women Lament

Knowledge Transfer Crucial to Civil Service Growth, Says Delta

Imo Commissionerof Police Arrests Seven Officers for Extorting Motorists

Anambra Guber: Umeh Warns against Using Election as Opportunity for Warfare

FIRS Targets Sustainable Model that Focuses on Culture of Voluntary Tax Compliance

DBN Awards N13m in Grants to Tech Entrepreneurs

Five Years After EndSARS, Caustival 2025 Rekindles Collective Memory

SUN

Police bars Ijaws, Itsekiris, Urhobos from referring to each other as customary tenants, as AIG zone 5 Benin meets stakeholders

Community protests proposed installation of Okuokpellagbe of Okpella

Enugu SSG urges more support for Mbah

You betrayed Aburi Accord: Umeh replies Gowon, demands apology to Ndigbo over Biafran war

We have crushed all security threats in Kogi state Gov Ododo

NRM accuses INEC staff of evading service of contempt charge on Chairman, Prof. Mahmood

Benue killings: Nigeria unprepared for violence Seriake Dickson

Nigerias civil service reimagined as dynamic, efficient, and citizen-centred engine of governance Walson-Jack

Benue killings: VeryDarkMan blasts Kiddwaya for donation appeal

FG to unveil smart police stations nationwide

Benue: Locals gave false information before killings CDS

Glovo generates 71 billion revenue for Nigerian partners

Benue: A true leader doesnt make excuses Obi on Tinubu not visiting Yelwata

Closure of terrorism charge against Kanu an indictment on Judiciary IPOB

Club World Cup: Messis stunner lift Inter Miami over Porto

2027: Why Muslim-Muslim ticket is no longer an issue Presidency

NATION

Fake degrees: Togo cleared of alleged fake degrees as Reps probe Benin July 10

Tinubu observes Jumuah prayers at Ansar-Ud-Deen Mosque

Suit against airline over loss of luggage for hearing Oct. 22

2027: Coalition pushes for new party, ADA, writes INEC

99% of Nigerian exports to UK now duty-free

Lagos, Kaduna, 10 other cities to host Reps zonal hearing on constitution review

University records breakthrough in Gangrene treatment

IOM applauds Nigerias migration reforms, disaster preparedness

Reps clear Togo of fake certificate allegations

Delineation: AIG Garba meets Warri stakeholders, warns against renewed ethnic tensions

DAILY TIMES

Police reads Riot Act, says vandalizing Tinubus campaign billboards is criminal

Gov Otti accepts using Sen Kalus blueprint to develop Aba, Abia

Nigerians will be shocked by 2027 election, except -NNPP chief, Oguntoyinbo

Omoni Oboli Says Nollywood Tells More Original Stories Than Hollywood

Messis incredible free kick thats taking the internet by storm

Housing Minister backs plan for NUJ FCT, Journalists Village

Ezekwesili flays FG over Natashas arraignment

WHO, SPHCB, JAP facilitate street polio vaccination in Kaduna

Delta govt launches aggressive sickle cell disease prevention initiative

Constitution Review: Zonal public hearings commences July- Deputy Speaker

Former NiMet DG Matazu named UNDRR expert for West Africa

Key global financial institutions back fossil fuel projects with $869bn in 2024

FG settles N1.2trn pension backlog, launches boost for 223,000 retirees

COAS urges media Practitioners to evolve, work with army to tackle security challenges

EFCC arrests former Plateau Speaker for money laundering

DAILY TRUST

Influx of terrorists from N/East, N/West fueling insecurity in N/Central – Gov Ododo
2027: Electronic transmission of results should be mandatory – Prof. Jega

Our decision to negotiate with bandits not out of weakness – Sokoto govt

2027: Atiku, El-Rufai, others pick new platform, approach INEC for registration

Wike promises increased wages for his live band for praising him in ‘Chinese’

Rivers LG Sole Administrator Resigns

Reps Committee Summons NCDC DG Over Gaseous Emissions in FCT

Kaduna Task Force Recovers Arms, Nabs 398 Suspects

Kano pushes back against adolescent maternal deaths with 100m health boost

At 75, I have no regrets over the paths I chose Charly Boy

15 killed in fresh attack on Plateau LGAs

AUTHORITY

Minister endorses FCT NUJs Journalists Village Plan

Wike is keying into our vision of new FCT Tinubu

Benue Attacks: Ochtoha KIdoma Forum recommends path to national peace

INEC must strengthen cyber security before embarking on electronic transmission of results Okoye

2027: ADA party seeks registration with INEC

PLSI demands audit reports on FCT accounts

Ministry of youth takes over management of Agadagba skill acquisition centre

BUSINESSDAY

Putin distances himself from mediator role in Iran-Israel crisis

Benue Killings show Nigeria unprepared for sophisticated foreign-backed attacks- Dickson

WAES: Experts make case for more equity investments to grow trade

Concerns mount over state of coastal highway 20 days after inauguration

Defence chief blames insider sabotage for Benue massacre, says troops were misled

Unaccounted ₦210tn NNPC funds exceed Nigeria’s total budget from 2017 to 2023 — Obi

North Carolina declares June 14 ‘Igbo day’ to honour Nigeria’s south-east community

SEC bars non-executive directors from switching to executive roles

MSCI says it needs more time to assess Nigeria’s forex reforms

Niger nationalises uranium mine amid growing rift with France

Putin distances himself from mediator role in Iran-Israel crisis

Nigeria tops global stablecoin adoption as Africa’s digital asset booms

NEW TELEGRAPH

Panic As Hoodlums Invade Osun Community, Kill Four

Benue Crisis: We Are At War, Nigerians Just Dont Know It Yet N6

House Of Reps Sets July Dates For Constitution Review Hearings

Nigerian Undergraduates Dream Big In Shell Intern Scheme

Over $11m Japan-Funded Innovation Hub Begins In Abuja

BLUEPRINT

Anambra: 2 confirmed d3ad, 4 kidnapped as ‘cultists’ invade Oko

Equity market sustains growth trend, gains N175bn

State-wide operation: Kaduna police nab 398 suspects, recover arms, phones, others

South-east govs urged to support FRSC with ambulances

Reforestation: Niger to plant one billion trees in 4 years Official

First Lady calls for more support for refugees, IDPs

Affordable financing, growth of small businesses top agenda as Nigeria hosts 4th AU MSME forum

7 Chinese nationals jailed for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

Breaking: Atiku, El-Rufai, others seek INEC registration for new party

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