Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 20 July 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion

ECOWAS, ACSS partner to tackle insecurity in West Africa

Meet Gospel Kinanee who was a ghost prisoner for 18 years

MPC member sees Nigeria’s undervalued naira hitting N1,450/$

British man tracks teen sextortionist kingpin to Ibadan barber’s shop

Nigeria’s oil production hits 1.7mpd, FAAC up by 60% – Presidency

Govt wasting billions on luxury cars while students suffer, Obi says amid UNN crisis

Tinubu using Buhari’s death to whitewash his ‘battered public image’ – ADC

Industry leads as confidence in economy rises to 20.7 index points

RC Investment is First Holdco/CBN Trustee for shares deal

Dangote, BUA others incur over N1trn in cost on FX, high inflation

PUNCH

I was nicknamed ‘Rambo’ for my bravery in battle – Armoured vehicle inventor, Maj. Gen. Victor Ezugwu (retd.)

Monument of waste: N41bn Akwa Ibom specialist hospital with rotting facilities

Presidency, opposition in war of words over Buhari’s burial

Suspect in Ondo varsity students’ murder dies in police custody

4,000 CNG trucks: Tanker drivers panic as Dangote, marketers tighten distribution deal

Osimhen nears Galatasaray return

Address South-East marginalisation in leadership roles, Ohanaeze tells N Assembly

Natasha vows to resume plenary Tuesday despite Akpabio’s appeal

APC slams ADC for Insensitive comments on Buharis burial

Kwankwaso visits Daura to condole Buharis family

South-East demands two more states, rotational presidency among geo-political zones

Constitution review: Kalu urges Nigerians to demand accountability, transparency

Ndume commends Tinubu over recent appointments, seeks South-East inclusion

Police nab 11 in Kebbi for sexual assault of minor leading to pregnancy

THISDAY

UNIMAID ASUU Rejects Renaming University After Buhari

Bayelsa Gov, Diri, Decries Endless Amendments to 1999 Constitution

First Lady Leads Govs Wives, Other Women on Condolence Visit to Buharis Widow

Tinubu Leaves Abuja Today to Attend Awujales Eighth-day Prayer in Ijebuland

Anambra PDP Governorship Candidate Jude Ezenwafor Shot in Abuja

Damagum: Atikus Defection from PDP Not New, Party Accustomed to His Repeated Exits, Returns

Fashola: Emergence of Opposition Coalition Shows Nigeria Not Becoming One-party State

Two Osun Senators, House Member Quit PDP

Appeal Court: NHRC Lacks Power to Hear Oil Spillage, Pollution Complaints

Under One Big Beautiful Act, US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Non-immigrant Applicants

LP NAssembly Caucuses Warn Okpebholo, Say Obi Must Not Be Harmed, Ask Tinubu to Caution Governor

NSCDC Calls for Full Constitutional Recognition, Kicks Against Agitation for Merger

Insecurity: ECOWAS Experts Adopt Training Policy for Standby Force

SUN       

2027: Reasons single tenure pledge for presidency cant work

Nigerians too angry to allow APC repeat 2023 electoral robbery Okonkwo-Okom, ex-APC chieftain

National Assembly lacks power to amend constitution Ahamba

Why Ganduje missed President Tinubus Kano visit

With Oyegun in ADC, well give APC run for its money Igbinoba, South-south vice chairman, ADC

Igbinedion, Ikpea emerge winners of APCs by-election primaries

China largest troop contributor to UN peacekeeping Chinese Defence Attach

Omosede Igbinedion wins APC Ovia bye-election ticket

Despite billions spent, Nigeria not benefitting from COPs

Presidency slams ADC over Buhari burial criticism

Security leaders to converge in Lagos to address insecurity, terrorism

GUARDIAN    

Obidient Movement tackles Okpebholo over threat to Peter Obi

IMAN opposes health sector strike

Tinubu is our choice for 2027, says Emir of Daura

Dozens injured after car plows into Los Angeles nightclub crowd

UK police arrest scores of Palestine Action supporters

Renowned Kenyan human rights activist arrested

Police arrest 2,785 suspected criminals in Imo

ADC chieftain welcomes Oyegun, hails wealth of experience

Akwa Ibom to host transformative Tech Week 2025

Constitution review: NSCDC seeks full backing, inclusion in constitution

We must re-elect Tinubu for progress, group tells Igbos

Ohanaeze seeks visa ban on Okpebholo over threat to Obi

Nigeria targets $50b in hydrogen exports

Nollywood actor Tom Njamanze is dead

NNPP leaders meet Obasanjo, seek guidance on Nigerias future

Six local officials detained over Iraq deadly mall fire

Russian strikes kill three across Ukraine

Its unrealistic to expect autonomy from local governments Fashola

VANGUARD

Updated: Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion

Anxiety over Gov Adeleke as Osun senators defect to APC

Constitution Review: We’ll not speak for Nigerians — House of Reps

2027: Adeleke, Mbah, Mutfwang, Dauda Lawal, Kefas Agbu, Fubara face tough decision

Billions blown abroad, deaths at home: How Nigeria’s leaders flee failing health system, citizens die of common ailments

Cross River, Rivers demand state police, LG autonomy, state creation

Resolve South-East marginalisation with Adada State creation, Nwodo urges Reps Committee

Gunshots rock Benue IDP camp

ADC blasts Tinubu’s northern ‘too little, too late’ appointments

Okpebholo under fire over Obi threat as police ban supporters rally in Kaduna

Tension rocks Oyo APC as Adelabu allegedly moves to impose candidate ahead of bye-election

List of countries offering job visas without pre-existing job offers

Okpebholo’ll be held responsible if harm befalls Obi – Obidients

FG, states, LGs share N1.818trn in June as revenue rises by N1.39trn

Ondo students threaten showdown as suspect in undergraduates’ murders dies in Police custody

Imo Police rescues 58 kidnap victims, 42 stolen children; nabs 2,785 suspects

BBNaija has doled out combined prize pool of N637 million since inception – Ebuka

AMCON offloads Fidelity Bank’s shares, representing 2.29% outstanding

100,000 Imo youths to benefits from Uzodinma’s Digital leap deal with UniCalifornia

Enrollment in Taraba schools soars two years into free education policy

Nigerian celebrities splurge on luxury cars amid economic woes

LEADERSHIP

JUST-IN: Anambra PDP Gov’ship Candidate Ezenwafor Shot In Abuja

Russia Not Using Nigerians To Build Drones – Ambassador

Benue’s Hidden Crisis: How Conflict is Affecting Women’s Reproductive Health

Enugu Govt Demolishes Substandard Smart School

Tinubu Campaign Group Distributes Cash, Other Items In Anambra

Obi Committed To Nigeria’s Challenges – Movement

Two Osun Senators Bolt Out Of PDP Citing Irreconcilable Differences

Forum Unveils Working Groups To Tackle Insecurity In Sokoto

Uzodimma Seeks Additional 2 States In South East

Senate Hasn’t Approved Creation Of New States – Senator Buba

2027: Appointments Can’t Buy Back North’s Trust, ADC Tells Tinubu

Bandits Kill 9, Kidnap 15 In Zamfara

ABUAD Students Construct 5KVA Solar Power System, Donate It To Varsity

PCRC Flays Proposed Protest Against Police

Constitution Must Be Owned By Nigerians – Reps Committee

Senator Natasha Vows To Return To Senate Despite Akpabio’s Appeal

Constitution Amendment: Ex-Gov Ayade’s Aide Says Cocoa Can Sustain Ogoja State

‘Nigeria’s Women Stand With Aisha Buhari’, Says Remi Tinubu

Constitution Amendment: New States, LGs Creation Top South-West Demands

LP Senators Slam Edo Gov Over Peter Obi Remarks, Demand Apology

MMA: Police Corporal Ukah Makes History To Win PFL Africa’s First Bout

Group Urges Tinubu To Immortalise Ex-President Shagari

100,000 Farmers To Receive Gov’t Fertilizer In Kaduna

Diri Decries Endless Review Of 1999 Constitution

Poverty: Youths Not Problem But Solution, Says Presidency

DAILY TIMES

APC slams ADC over criticism of Buharis state burial, calls it insensitive

Court backed me Natasha insists on senate resumption despite Akpabios appeal

Kaduna police warn against Peter Obi birthday rally, citing security threat

Uba Sani targets 100,000 Kaduna farmers with free fertiliser, crop insurance

FAAC shares N1.82trn to FG, states, LGs for June up by N170bn

Netflix Nigeria Drops Cybercrime Thriller To Kill a Monkey

NATION    

EFCC probing 18 sitting governors, says Olukoyede

Awujale: Council for Ifa Religion to sue Ogun govt, monarchs family for violation of burial rites

Prime suspect in murder of varsity students develops strange illness, dies in hospital

Atack on Buharis state burial insensitive, unacceptable, APC slams ADC

UK-based podcaster Ekong unveils In Her Space for Nigerian women

Africas premier leather industry revolution takes centre stage at LLF 2025

Dayo Amusa threatens to sue content creator over alleged false HIV claim

Education, healthcare, girl child protection, my top priorities Lagos council boss

Delta doctors threaten strike over alleged pay cuts

 DAILY TRUST

Well hold you if anything happens to Peter Obi, Obidients tell Okpebholo

Ganduje missed Tinubus Kanos visit because hes in London Aide

Plateau demands withdrawal of soldiers at flashpoints, says Police will do better

Natasha vows to resume plenary Tuesday

Appointing IBBs son, other Northerners cannot save you, ADC taunts Tinubu

Tinubus visit to Kano highlights Senator Baraus strength in Northern Nigeria Alhaji Fahad Ogan Boye

18 incumbent governors under probe, says EFCC Chair

IBBs son: Ndume hails Tinubu but queries exclusion of South East

AMAC Chairman fumes over demolition of Karsana community

Buhari never honoured anyone the way Tinubu did to him Shehu Sani

Well immortalise Buhari by surpassing his expectations FUTD Pro-Chancellor

Stop dancing on Buharis grave for Relevance, Presidency hits ADC

AUTHORITY

Group sensitize Abuja residents on plastic waste recycling

Kogi govt applauds LugardTV, hails media adviser for strategic communication

Breaking:100,000 Kaduna Farmers Get Free Fertilizer as Uba Sani Powers Food Security Drive

NYSC member donates science laboratory worth N8m to Abuja secondary school

Maikalangu fumes over demolition of Karsana community by developer

ALGON reemphasizes partnership with FG, stakeholders on Nutrition 774, praise Buhari

NEW TELEGRAPH

You Cant Buy North With Tokenism, ADC Tells Tinubu

AIbom Assembly Decries Lack Of Work Tools In MDAs

NMDPRA, S&P Global To Host WAfrican Refined Fuel Market Conference

Enugu Govt Demolishes Substandard Smart School In Isi-Uzo

Natasha Vows To Resume At Senate On Tuesday Despite Appeal

Press Week: Journalists Receive Free Medical Care In Abuja

18 Sitting Govs Under Probe EFCC Chairman

BLUEPRINT

FirstBank hits milestone 1trn in instant loans disbursement

FG, States, LGs share N1.818trn June 2025 revenue

Constitution review: House of Representatives will continue to speak with Nigerians Chinda

Breaking: Oleksandr Usyk silence Daniel Dubois to reclaim heavyweight crown

Data transparency, infrastructure devt top agenda as NMDPRA, S&P Global host West African refined fuel market conference

Kaduna: Uba Sani links communities with historic 35km road

Kaduna: Uba Sani inaugurates fertilizer committee, launches support for 100,000 farmers

Enugu state government demolishes substandard smart school

Nigerian embarks on 800km peace trek

EFCC reveals governors under investigation for ‘corrupt practices’

Kwankwaso, Saraki visit late Buhari’s gravesite in Daura, pay respects

OBidient movement hits Okpebholo over threat to Peter Obi

Presidency slams ADC over Buhari burial criticism

Zamfara lawmaker constructs 5 solar-powered boreholes in Kaura Namoda school

Karsana: AMAC chairman wades in as developer ‘renders FCT residents homeless’

Kaduna: Police ban planned Peter Obi rally

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