Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 2 August 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN    

Trump orders firing of US official as cracks emerge in jobs market

Trump deploys nuclear submarines in row with Russia

Africa needs $3 trillion to meet climate goals AU

Kanu sues Omokri N60b for alleged malicious, reckless publication

Orie backs Tinubus RHWDP, says ward programme can end rural neglect

Seven Ondo farmers regain freedom after paying N5m ransom

Fire razes properties worth millions in Ogbomosho

NSIB unveils draft regulations to boost transport sector safety

Striking nurses insist seven-day action not suspended

Court restrains Ondo govt from appointing monarch in Alagbon-Ilaje

Rivers CSOs, RSIEC bicker over LG polls timetable

Police investigate death of 20-year-old Babcock graduate

IHRC urges Tinubu to consider Abba Kyari for presidential pardon

Osun 2026: Im not defecting to ADC, says Adeleke

Lagos APC slams Obis criticism of FGs national honour policy

Nurses have suspended strike Health Minister

PUNCH

2babas remarriage raises legal questions on divorce, bigamy

Bring on Senegal, DTigress ready for semifinal clash

Osimhen rejected huge money to join us Gala VP

Mock burial, rituals: Liz Anjorins online war spirals out of control

BBNaija S10 housemates lose first wager challenge

Fake N1000 notes flood Akwa Ibom markets, NOA warns

2026: Adeleke won’t join ADC – Aide

Traditional council to resolve monarch, Osun speakers clash

Customs set December deadline for full migration to AEO

No xenophobia, Nigerians safe in Ghana, Mahama assures Tinubu

Farmers urged to repay loans as Oyo rolls out new funding

Nurses deny suspending strike, say NEC to decide Saturday

IPOB lawyer condemns abduction of activist, insists SEast problems self-inflicted

Oyetola vows to curb boat accidents as committee submits report

Policeman rejects N800,000 bribe to free robbery suspect in A’Ibom

THISDAY

Donald Trump Hits Nigeria with 15% Tariff as Global Trade Tensions Rise

Pharmacists Declare NAFDAC Directive on Members Unlawful

Mahama: Nigerians Safe in Ghana, Both Countries Are Brothers With Shared History

Ogun Athletics Chairman, Diaspora Icons Rally Behind 2025 Isonyin Marathon

Nurses Meet to Consider FGs Proposal to End Strike

Kemi Badenoch: I No Longer Identify as Nigerian

Court Sentences Cleric to Death by Hanging for Students Murder in Kwara

NDelta Stakeholders Stress Need for Increased Awareness on Carbon Credit

Vitel Wireless Rolls Out 50,000 SIM Cards, eSIMs

UnionsPush for Special Salary Structure for Media Workers

Niger Govs Wife Champions Unity Among Women Politicians Ahead of LG Polls

Women Affairs Minister Congratulates Comptroller-General of Customs on Tenure Extension

Dangote Advocates Mass Housing for Nigerians

Makinde Assures Farmers on Ijaye Agric Zone

FG to Certify National Art Collection

700 Girls Benefit from Firms Menstrual Health Programme

SUN     

Nigerians kick over bill to make Ooni, Sultan co-chairs of traditional rulers council

Ive not resigned from ADC, says, Bala, Deputy National Chairman

LASU staff unions strike cripples campuses

I almost lost my virginity to a producer Ada Uli

Stakeholders laud CBN over FX Code policy

Insurgency: COAS solicits more funding for operations efficiency, soldiers welfare

ADC chieftain fights David Mark, declares self as natl chairman

SWAN hails Bashir Adeniyis tenure extension as Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs

FG vows sweeping reforms to end boat mishaps as Oyebamijis committee submits report

PINLs pipeline surveillance has increased oil production, reduced criminality Hostcom

Nurses, Midwives have suspended warning strike, says Health Minister

Use your digital influence responsibly, verify before you amplify Tinubu

VANGUARD

2027: Stop using North-South divide as election strategy IPAC cautions parties

GMOsre disguised economic colonisation tools Prof Amua

Controversy over FIFA Goal Project in Nigeria: Pinnick, Momimichelle head to court

55yrs after civil war, Nigeria yet to forgive Ndigbo Gen Ijioma

How Kaduna summit forced FG to tackle Norths alleged marginalization

Breakthrough: Scientists discover novel way to prevent breast cancer

2027: Can Coalition repeat 2015 feat, stop ruling party

FCT police arrest school staff, guard over nurse, babys murder after 3m ransom

We havent called off strike Nurses disown ministers claim

Court restrains Aiyedatiwa from appointing monarch in Alagbon-Ilaje community

Naira appreciates to N1,560 /$ in parallel market

NOA alerts public on fake currency circulation in Akwa Ibom

High accommodation rent: NANS seeks Aiyedatiwas intervention

Police rescue six abducted law students in Benue

LEADERSHIP

Benue Killings Beyond Farmers-Herders Crisis – Northern CAN

CSO Lauds Tinubu On Extension Of Customs CG’s Tenure

Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Caregiver, Toddler

Enugu Govt Urges Global Synergy On Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery

2027: Aiyedatiwa Launches Platform For Tinubu’s Re-election

CDS Tasks Soldiers On Fitness, Discipline

Exclusive Breastfeeding Stalls At 29% Despite Benefits – UNICEF

IHRC Seeks Conditional Pardon For Abba Kyari

Minister Inaugurates Environment Agencies’ Governing Boards

PDP: Zoning Presidency Unconstitutional –Gbenga-Hashim Solidarity Movement

INEC To Begin Continuous Voter Registration Aug. 18

Troops Arrest 578 Terrorists, Rescue 134 Hostages

Tinubu Cautions Against Online Misinformation

FG, Kwara Offer Free Transportation To pregnant Women In labour

Police Detain 13 Robbery, Cultism Suspects In Enugu In 2-Week

Lagos, Delta, Kano, Bauchi, Benue, Abia Lead In Zones As States Share N4trn In 6 Months

Flood: Abuja, Adamawa, Kaduna, Others On Alert

WASTE NEGLECT…Multi-billion Naira State Liaison Offices Rot Away In Lagos

‘I Don’t Identify With Nigeria Anymore, UK Now Home,’ Says Kemi Badenoch

JUST-IN: Nurses Adamant, Say Negotiators Can’t End Strike

Again, NPF, PSC Clash Over Police Academy Admissions

NCSCN Honours Ogbara With Humanitarian Service Award

Tinubu Replaces Ganduje’s Ally Gawuna With Kaita As BUK Governing Council Chairman

DAILY TIMES

Use your platforms for progress, not retaliation, Tinubu tells youths

2Baba marries Natasha Osawaru in private ceremony, six months after Annie separation

FG begins reconstruction of collapsed Keffi flyover, says victims families compensated

Closing the gender equality gap is imperative for Africas future

Oyo launches $37m agro-processing zone to boost agribusiness, job creation

Army chief seeks special funds as 13,000 recruits face housing crisis

NATION       

Increase traditional rulers share in council allocation to 20 percentOluwo

Troops seized N1.3 billion worth petroleum products, arrest 285 oil thieves in July

First Lady welcomes Taiwans Chief of Mission, urges stronger cultural, trade ties

2025 Flood: 165 dead, 82 missing, 119,791 affected in 19 States NEMA

INEC sets August 18 for nationwide voter registration ahead of 2027 elections

Gorilla persona brought me success than being human Chekwas Okorie

UNIOSUN VC warns part-time students against indecent dressing, social vices

Tinubu appoints Kaita as chairman of Bayero Universitys governing council

From Owerri Streets to TikTok Stardom: The Meteoric Rise of FunnyFreakc

Oyetola, NIWA boss never indicted in 2019 multi-billion naira project Aide

Energy realism for Africa: unmasking double standards and embracing a balanced path forward

JUST IN: Court restrains Aiyedatiwa from appointing monarch in Ondo community

FCTA activates emergency response as heavy flooding threatens Abuja, other states

2027: PDP lacks direction in Bauchi, says APC chieftain

10 fully funded global scholarships for Nigerians to explore

Mahama reaffirms Ghanas commitment to ECOWAS protocols, says no room for xenophobia

Trump hits South Africa with 30% tariffs, becomes highest in Africa

Saudi govt launches ophthalmic outreach in Ibadan

Organisers postpone festival, annual awards dinner nights 2025 in Ghana

Tinubu praises Timi Dakolos beautiful song at Super Falcons reception

Royal dynasty warns against looming clash in Osun over alleged traditional taboo

Uba Sani to flag off free fertiliser distribution to 100,000 Kaduna farmers in 24 hours

Collaboration key to digital health delivery, says eHealth Africa

More responsibility comes with higher ranks, CP Abaniwonda tells officers

Group alleges plot to undermine oil sector reforms, urges Tinubu to protect NNPCL leadership

Lagos Assembly holds public hearing on correctional service bill

Residents decry illegal building on communitys designated relaxation spot

Court serves Form 48 on NBM members over alleged contempt

Oborevwori mourns ex-Assembly Clerk Dan Okenyi

Oyetola vows to end boat mishaps as committee submits report

Malaria: Stakeholders target media to address gaps in SMC uptake in FCT

Kaduna workers removed from payroll have not been sacked NLC

New U.S. Consul General Swart pledges to strengthen trade ties with Nigeria

POWA empowers 300 widows, vulnerable police families

Army General urges Nigerian industries to fund university research for national devt

DAILY TRUST

Govs have become arrogant, unaccountable in managing resources Lukman

APC Planting moles in ADC to crush opposition party Chieftain

BREAKING: Strike is still on, Nurses counter FG

Nigeria affected as Trump slams fresh 15% tariff on nations

JUST IN: Law Students Kidnapped in Benue regain freedom

2027: INEC to begin online voter pre-registration August 18

FG: Weve opened single-digit mortgage loans for Nigerians

Dangote donates classrooms to Benue community

I Refused to Pay Bandits but Built Houses for Victims Instead Uba Sani

2027: APC Detached from Grassroots Kaduna PDP Chair

Truck crushes pedestrian in Kwara

Kwankwaso will decide whether to join APC or not Jibrin

AUTHORITY

Therell be gang up against Nuhu Ribadu, he needs to seek face of GodPrimate Ayodele

CAS, CDS should be focused, do more airstrikes in August, SeptemberPrimate Ayodele

Bayo Ojulari, the gold standard in our oil and gas industry, is the right choice for Nigerias energy future

Delborough boss Stanley donates residence for Orphanage Home, empowers widows, disabled on birthday

Koroma, Mutfwang, audience wept at emotional speech by orphans over Stanel boss humanitarian impacts

Stakeholders to Tinubu: Some insiders plotting sabotage at NNPCL

BUSINESSDAY

Trump fires US Labour Statistics chief after weak jobs report

“By identity, I’m not really Nigerian”, says Kemi Badenoch

Dangote appoints David Bird as CEO of refining, petrochemicals business

Tinubu deserves second term to preserve zoning, stability – Babangida Aliyu

Nigeria’s biggest firms reap N2.47trn as FX relief power earnings

MTN Nigeria crosses N10trn market cap, second Nigerian company to ever do

No decison reached yet, strike continues, nurses counter FG

Nurses have suspended strike action, says FG

Private sector rebound pushes Nigeria’s employment to 21-month high

Trump raises tariffs on Nigerian imports to 15% in fresh round of trade bout

NEW TELEGRAPH

NIS Cautions Travellers Against Visa Misuse

FG Moves To End Recurring Fatalities On Nigerian Waterways

NAHCOs Profit Surge To N8.88bn In H1, 2025 Amid Diversification Push

Tinubu Appoints Katia Chair Of Bayero Varsity Governing Council

Okpebholo Announces Four More Commissioner Nominees

FG To Leverage On Private Sector For Economic Growth

Lagos NMA Seeks Immortalisation Of Late Dr Vwaere

Nollywood Mourns Death Of Omotola Odunsi

Group Rejects Bill Seeking Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife Co-Chairmen Of TRC

Lagos Assembly Holds Public Hearing On Correctional Service Bill

Royal Rumble: Court Bars Ondo Govt Over Monarchs Appointment

Ikeja Electric Commission Kwaru 15 MVA Injection Substation

Adeleke Not Aligning With Anyone In ADC Spokesperson

BLUEPRINT

FG, UNICEF urge support systems for breastfeeding mothers

Equities market remains bullish, gains N948bn

Tax evasion: Reps committee issues arrest warrant against Mediterranean Shipping Companys officials

Tinubu preaches partnership to boost air traffic controls, safer railways, others

Troops neutralise two terrorists, nab 15 suspects in nationwide operations

Nigeria football coaches stage briefing on scientific approach to grassroots football

Ademola Lookman angry as Atalanta reject Inter Milans latest offer

Strike: We will meet, determine next action after talks with health minister Nurses

Tinubu to content creators: Use your influence to foster unity, verify before amplifying

New NJI administrator, Adejumo resumes office, gets warm reception

Kogi signs MoU with NULGE on health insurance

Plateau: Terrorists occupying, ravaging 7 communities Prominent leader raises alarm

Energy realism for Africa: Unmasking double standards and embracing a balanced path forward

Yelewata killings: Northern CAN leaders visit Benue, pledge sustained advocacy

Police rescue 6 abducted law students in Benue operation

Zulum, Oborevwori, Uzodimma, Uba Sani nominated for 2025 African Governors Award

CNG key component to Nigerias energy transition agenda Speaker Tajudeen

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