Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 3 August 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

SUN       

Gala president states silverware ambition after securing Osimhen

Nigeria urges US to stop smear campaign, respect diplomacy

Editors Guild condemns Badeggi Radio closure, demands immediate reopening

Military Pensions Board refutes veterans claims on unpaid debarment allowance

Lagos boosts inclusive economy via cooperatives

Nurses call off 7-day warning strike

FG partners FAO to boost food security in Nigeria

RBDAs revitalisation key to economic development Minister

I dont identify with Nigeria anymore, says Kemi Badenoch

PDP has been purchased by APC, gets NEC, NWC meeting dates from Aso villa Dino Melaye

Why state police cant work in Nigeria Charanchi, CNG leader

Enugu PDP stakeholders dismiss defection rumour, pledge loyalty to party

Minister, nurses differ over strikes continuation

PUNCH

Tinubu’s re-election: Northern ex-lawmakers split after presidency meeting

I stopped corrupt colleagues from killing traveller with cash-filled bag – Retired DSP

Fatal lullaby: Scary tales of Nigerian mothers soothing babies with alcoholic drinks

5% fuel surcharge is a bad policy

VIDEO: Police arrest woman, phone repairer for unlocking lost phone in Delta

Police arrest two cultists, recover ammunition in A’Ibom hotel

Ondo varsity alumni decry students killing in host community

UNICEF urges women to breastfeed babies within one hour of birth

Closure of Niger radio, assault on press freedom – NGE

SERAP decries poor accountability among office holders

Nurses call off strike after four days

Okpebholo unveils door-to-door campaign team ahead of by-election

NERC transfers electricity regulatory oversight to Nasarawa

Akwa Ibom-Cross River oil boundary dispute settled, legally closed – Aondoakaa

Abbas congratulates ex-VP Sambo at 71

Information minister calls for calm over suspension of Niger radio

THISDAY

NUPRC Links 66% of 732 Cases of Oil Spill in Niger Delta to Asset Sabotage, Investigates 175 Incidents

INEC Derecognises Abure-led Labour Party, Rejects SDP’s Candidates for By-elections

NNPP Mocks PDP over Gale of Defections, Says Main Opposition Party Now an Empty House

Utomi: FGs Obsession with Revenue Stifling Economic Growth, Worsening Lives of Ordinary Nigerians

Saint Lucian Prime Minister Defends Tinubus Visit, Says Criticism Shameful, Disgraceful

Amnesty International Criticises FGs Deafening Six-year Silence on Missing Activist, Dadiyata

Plateau Group Tackles MURIC Over Alleged Call for Military Withdrawal

Itsekiri Leader Sends SOS to FG, International Community Over Incessant Threats

Erudite Fitness Club Elects 10-man Executive Members to Advance Mission

Atiku Hails ADC Over Youth Inclusion In Party Leadership

Imoke, Bassey, Others No Longer Our Members, Cross River PDP Declares

GUARDIAN    

NBA condemns Badeggi FM suspension, demands immediate reversal

LASU suspends 2024/2025 second semester exams

Badeggi FM: Only NBC can suspend broadcasting licences Minister

FG moves to gazette nurses scheme of service

Ilara kingdom set to mark Oba Ogunsanwos fifth coronation anniversary

Shettima, Adesina, Makinde break ground for Ijaiye Agribusiness hub

LP chieftain hails INEC for disqualifying Abure-led factions candidates

ADC condemns shutdown of radio station in Niger

ADC alleges traditional rulers plot against interim chairman

Ondo commissioner urges APC groups to unite under Aiyedatiwa

2027: Aiyedatiwa bans multiple campaign groups, unveils single structure

UK defends new online safety law after X criticism

APC reaffirms Tony Okocha as Rivers chairman

Nurses suspend seven-day warning strike

Burkina radio station suspended over junta Facebook post

United States break mixed 4x100m freestyle world record

US envoy meets Israeli hostage families in Tel Aviv

EU condemns arrest of former Macau pro-democracy lawmaker

Amnesty slams FG over disappearance of activist Dadiyata

Minister mourns Mai Gudi, hails him as beacon of peace

Stop weaponising politics, focus on governance, experts warn elites

VANGUARD

Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Linenot vandalised NRC

Some Nigerians in Ghana behave badly, displace Ghanaian businessmen, flaunt wealth Amb Keshi

Again, Troops, CJTF kill 3 Boko Haram terrorizing Magumeri axis in Borno

Labour rejects FGs move to criminalise strike actions

Why North cant blame Tinubu for marginalization Gov Sani

Katsina Emirate names ex-minister Sirika, Raddas son as district heads

Why North should support Tinubus re-election bid Gbajabiamila

Politicians promising single term need psychiatric evaluation Soludo

Lagos Streets Renaming: There is fire on the mountain, Tinubu must put it out

NBA, NGE, NUJ kick as Niger governor shuts radio station

ADC, PDP in fierce battle over viable alternative to APC

Kwankwasiyya Youth urges equitable dev, decries Northern marginalization in federal projects

Academy reaffirms commitment to inclusive, competency-based AI learning

2027: Confusion in Ondo as Tinubu men defy Aiyedatiwa on collapsing support groups

Gen tells Igbo: Get Nnamdi Kanu out of detention before 2027

Bye elections: Abure-led Labour Party decries omission

LASU industrial dispute deepens, Senate suspends academic activities

LASU industrial dispute deepens, students ordered to vacate hostels

AfDB president Adesina announces exit date, hails Nigerias support

Rivers: Youre an impostor, APC tells pro-Amaechi factional Chair

I inherited dilapidated roads, infrastructure says Okpebholo

FG accuses US Mission of smear campaign against Nigeria

Ex-Gandujes aide, Yakasai, slams Tinubu-led FG for prioritising Lagos over others

LEADERSHIP

HIV/AIDS: Despite Donors Funding Cut, NACA Assures Of Sufficient Drugs

Edo LG Polls: I’m Aspiring To Advance Good Governance In Ovia South-West — Omoruyi

LASU Suspends Exam, Academic Activities

ADC Condemns Shutdown Of Radio Station In Niger

Abure-led Labour Party Faults INEC Over Party’s Omission In By-election

Police Clash With Community Over Land Dispute In Abuja

Police Summon Sowore For Alleged Forgery, Inciting Disturbance

NSE President Urges Stronger Nigeria–Japan Synergy For Infrastructure Dev’t

Ex-Minister Dalung Faults Tinubu’s Endorsement At Ahmadu Bello Memorial Confab

JUST-IN: Nurses Suspend Strike After Federal Govt’s Commitment To Demands

DAILY TIMES

Ojulari Still NNPCL CEO Presidency

2027: Igbo community in Jos backs Mutfwang for second term, cites inclusive governance

Im no longer Nigerian, havent renewed passport in 20 years, says Kemi Badenoch

Dino Melaye: My loyalty to Atiku wont stop me from criticising him

Abuse of U.S. visas by Nigerians may trigger travel sanctions, immigration service warns

I might need a third surgery Kemi Adetiba opens up on ongoing battle with fibroids

Abuse of power Amnesty International condemns Bago for ordering shutdown of Badeggi FM

NATION     

PDP loyalists slam ADC defectors, vow to keep party strong in Enugu

UNN denies rumours of vice-chancellor appointment, says selection still ongoing

Okocha remains our Rivers chairman, says APC

How we surmount difficulties to graduate, by Edo IDPs

Coalition takeover of NEC forceful, illegal, says sole ADC Reps member Abejide

FG sources accuse US Mission of smear campaign, diplomatic overreach

NERC transfers regulatory oversight to Nasarawa Electricity Regulatory Commission

Ajibade testifies in church after WAFCON win

AAU final-year student found dead after missing for five days

 DAILY TRUST

Soludo: Any politician promising single term needs psychiatric evaluation

Antibiotic Misuse Can Spark Global Pandemic Nigerian Doctor

I hawked Olive oil, Zobo before fame Super Falcons captain

Labour Party kicks as INEC omits candidates from Bye-Election list

We are re-evaluating our strategies to prevent attacks in plateau CDS

Tributes as former Imo deputy gov, Irona, marks 59th birthday

UNICEF decries poor breastfeeding rate in Benue

Gombe launches 620KW Hydropower-Solar plant in Balanga

Nurses call off strike

One killed as natives, police clash in FCT

Navy cant safeguard waterways alone Oyetola

Adamawa APC excos drag Binanis aide to court over Facebook post

Niger Radio Station marked for demolition, gov seeks FGs support

Outrage as Niger Gov orders shutdown Of Radio Station

AUTHORITY

Presidency denies sacking NNPCL CEO, Ojulari

Youths Rise Up: CONYIP Backs ADCs Youth-Centric Agenda

African leaders to discuss funding gap for climate actions at ACS2

African leaders to discuss funding gap for climate actions at ASC2

ADC kicks as monarchs, political bigwigs mount pressure on interim chairman, Nafiu Gombe

Collapsed Smart School Buildings in Enugu: Why communities must demand accountability, not sabotage progress

BREAKING: Kaduna Stands Still As Uba Sani Distributes Fertilizer to 100,000 Farmers

BUSINESSDAY

Dissenting voices grow in APC

‘Nigerians Must Go’: Resurgent tension tests Nigeria-Ghana brotherhood, neighbourliness

Governor Nwifuru, bigotry allegations and a clan in conflict

2027: Replacing Shettima as vice president will bring division to APC – Northern youths

We found no evidence of protests against Nigerians in Ghana, say FG delegates

Nigeria losing battle against hunger as food inflation persists

Lingering insecurity dims hope for economic rebound

Why Nigeria’s conversion of polytechnics to varsities is dangerous

Niger State takes FG to Supreme courts over 13% derivation exclusion

Nigerian Nurses, midwives suspend nationwide strike

Debt costs surge 164% as Nigeria spends more on T-Bills, bonds

NEW TELEGRAPH

How Punpoets Redefining Art Of Poetry In Nigeria Akinsehinwa

Ill Fix Collapsed Roads, Infrastructure Neglected by Obaseki s Govt Okpebholo

2027: El-Rufai Mobilises Support For ADC In Sokoto

Missing Final-Year AAU Ekooma Student Found Dead

Nurses, Midwives Confirm Suspension Of Warning Strike

Abbas Salutes Ex-VP Sambo At 71

Constitution, SCourt Vest Power To Appoint Police Officers In PSC SANs

Olubadan-In-Council To Meet On Appointment Of Ladoja Monday

Rivers: APC Backs Okocha As State Chairman

Borno To Resettle 5,000 Displaced Persons In Bama

FERMA Receives N3.6bn Equipment From Japanese Govt

CRiver IPAC Chairman Resigns From Office

BLUEPRINT

ADC faction frowns over monarchs alleged interference in partys affairs

Peter Rufai: Nigerian legend goalkeeper for burial August 22

CHAN 2024: Tanzania defeat Burkina Faso in opening match

Lafia emirate turbans Nasarawa Senator as Magajin Dangi

Arewa Think Tank hails Tinubu for extending Adeniyis tenure as Customs boss

Ajibade: Super Falcons captain visits MFM, displays WAFCON awards

Niger: Withdraw order on closure of Badeggi radio, NUJ tells Bago

                               

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