Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 7 August 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

LEADERSHIP

Diddy Seeks Trump’s Pardon Ahead Of October Sentencing — Lawyer

EFCC Arrests 14 Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom

1 Dies In Edo Cult Initiation Ritual

Invest In Cross River, Gov Otu Charges Diasporans

NDIC Pays N54.62bn To 691,418 Customers Of Defunct Heritage Bank

Egbin Power Transformer Fire Disrupts Electricity Supply In Parts Of Lagos, Ogun

Oando Foundation Empowers Nigerian Youth With Green Upskilling Programme

Fitch Downgrades Union Bank To ‘Failed’ Status, Cites Capital Shortfall

FG, Kuwait Foundation Explore Partnership Areas

AXA Mansard’s Ola-Israel Wins ‘CFO Of The Year’ Award

Jigawa Varsity Secures TETFund’s N1b Fund For Innovation Hub

Maritime Industry Crucial To Job Creation, Industrial Growth – Shippers’ Council

Shipping In Developing Countries Should Be Driven By Private Sector

AbdulRazaq Inspects 49km Road, Says Kwarans Behind Tinubu For Second Term

UNIPORT Senate Elects 3 New Deputy Vice-Chancellors

Tinubu Evolving New Approach To End Killings – Ambassador Eze

Corrupt Politicians Being Given Top Govt Positions – Emir Sanusi

Jonathan Chickened Out Of Reforming PDP – New Book

African Finance Leaders Propose Action To Address High Cost Of Capital

JUST-IN: Police Detain Sowore Over Alleged Criminal Defamation

JUST- IN: WAEC Shuts Down Result Checking Portal Due To Technical Problems

‘Many Abandoned Abuja Estates Owned By Corrupt Civil Servants’, Says EFCC Chair

JUST-IN: Fuji Star, KWAM 1, Faces Probe For ‘Pouring Alcohol’ On Aviation Workers At Abuja Airport

Doyin Abiola: NPAN, NGE Mourn, Laud Legacy Of Trailblazer In Journalism

Corps Members To Enjoy Credit Support As NYSC Partners CreditCorp On Credit Card Initiative

JUST-IN: Ghana’s Defence, Environment Ministers Killed In Helicopter Crash

Lookman Departs Italy Amid Transfer Stand-off With Atalanta

INEC Clears 9 Political Parties For Edo By-election Elections

Police Arraign Blogger For Allegedly Defaming Actress Lizzy Anjorin

Appeal Court Restores Order To Forfeit Properties Linked To Yahaya Bello

JAMB Rolls Out Guidelines For Underage Admission

PUNCH

How Osimhen, Lookman became outcasts with Italian clubs

Receivership row: Egbin Power challenges FBNQuests takeover move

Sanwo-Olu pledges state-wide infrastructure at Badagry roads unveiling

Nigeria, US advance high-level talks over visa restrictions

Foreign investors sell off N576bn Nigerian stocks in six months

KWAM 1 pushes back as FAAN probes airport incident

VIDEO: Everyone digging borehole in Lekki is probably drinking shit water – Lagos govt

Insecurity: Ogun residents laud non-kinetic initiatives of armed forces

Fuji star K1s unruly behaviour triggered ValueJet safety protocol breach FAAN

Bye-election: Pro-Abure protesters besiege INEC headquarters over exclusion

LP missing as INEC affirms nine political parties for Edo bye-election

Police promotions spark debate on who deserves credit

FCTA vows total clampdown on traffic offenders, destitute

Lagos exclusive breastfeeding rate hits 57.4%

JUST IN: WAEC shuts down result portal over technical issues

Doyin Abiola’s death, a profound loss -Amosun

Stakeholders push for innovation to curb raw material imports

Pate urges Africa-centered reform in global health governance at Accra summit

FCTA taskforce raids Wuse corridor, impounds 20 vehicles

Crack on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway not structural failure, says Umahi

THISDAY

FG to Install Gantries on Flyovers to Crack Down on Overloaded Trucks

NGX Sustains Bullish Run As Investors Gain N643bn

No Regional Political Warlord Can Deliver PDP In 2027, Says Chieftain

Tinubu Condoles With Ghanaian President Over Helicopter Crash That Claimed Eight Lives

Money Laundering is Rampant Among Estate Developers, Says EFCC Boss

EFCC, Police Clash over Custody of Same Suspects as Lawyer Petitions AGF, Alleges Double Jeopardy and Intimidation

NOSDRA, EU Strategise on Oil Spill Response, Partnership

Current Tax System Stifling Economic Activities, Alienating Good Governance, Say Kwara Stakeholders

Breaking: 2 Ghanaian Ministers, 6 Others Killed in Helicopter Crash

Enugu Police Arraign Levi Obieze, 2 Others Over Alleged Kidnappings, Ritual Killings in Ezeagu

Gov Mbah Flags off Enugu Sustainable Food Distribution to the Vulnerable

Appeal Court Restores EFCCs Forfeiture Order on 14 Properties Linked to Yahaya Bello

NCC Introduces Stricter Governance Framework for Telecoms Operators

Tinubu Directs Quick Rollout Of Free Healthcare For Low-income Retirees, Implementation Of Pension Increase

Edo Bans Transport Unions, Others from Revenue Collection

SUN    

 Bye-election: LP candidates, CSOs storm INEC headquarters, protest exclusion

SEast to honour ADC founder, Nwosu

2027: APC breaching electoral laws with Tinubu endorsement ADC

CRiver: PDP regroups, gears for showdown in 2027

2027 presidency: ADC, APC, PDP jealously guard trump cards

How Northern leaders exposed complex relationship with President Tinubu

 Aviation unions demand cancellation of airport concession, cite lack of transparency

Tinubu mourns Ghanas ministers, others in helicopter crash tragedy

Cherubim & Saraphim church marks centenary anniversary

Ghanas defence, environment ministers die in military helicopter crash

NOSDRA, EU strategise on oil spill response, international partnership

Edo bans transport unions from revenue collection over extortion

Nigeria prepares for COP30: SGF calls for unified climate strategy

Admission scrutiny panel for underage candidates unveiled by JAMB

Appeal court upholds EFCCs right to seize Yahaya Bellos properties

GUARDIAN   

Soldier opens fire at US military base, wounding five troops

Investment in telecom sector falls to $81 million as broadband penetration slows

UACN grows revenue by 33% as food, beverage segments lead expansion

Investors wealth rise by N1.1 trillion in three trading days

Calabar residents decry blackout, accuse Disco officials of extortion

IPAC writes RSIEC, rejects August 30 state LG elections

2027: PDP warned against fielding regional warlord for presidency

ADC, APC chieftain warn Tinubu to shelve re-election, focus on governance

Nigeria may split without restructuring before 2027, Nwodo warns

2027: ADC condemns early Tinubu endorsements amid hardship

Ignore claims of INEC not recognising ADC leadership Spokesperson

Abure-Led LP protests at INEC over bye-election exclusion

2027: APC, Tinubu need Kwankwaso, say ex-minister, others

Rivers varsity students seek help over robberies, assaults in hostel

Facebook user arraigned for alleged publication of fake news

Court remands native doctor, two others over murder, kidnapping in Enugu

Troops nab suspected BHaram logistics supplier in Borno

Drama as vehicle inspection officers clash with motorist in Jibowu

NiMet prediction: Lagos assures residents over flash flood effects

Siblings drown after heavy downpour in Ondo

Cooking gas prices soar 33% in June Report

Obi slams FGs 712b airport renovation amid soaring hunger

Nigeria may break up without restructuring before 2027, Nwodo warns

ECOWAS deepens police cooperation to tackle insecurity across region

NDLEA partners India against illicit shipments of tramadol, others

Constitutional Review: Senator urges Nigerians to tread with caution

Enugu court remands native doctor, two others for murder, kidnapping

Oyo cracks down on open grazing, street trading

NBA slams police over probe of Anambra attorney general

VANGUARD

Criminals, touts now in charge of politics in Nigeria — Falana

WAEC Massive Failure: Parents, group want papers cancelled

2027: Jonathan ready to run again, close ally confirms

Public office not for money making Emir Sanusi tackles corrupt leaders

2027: ADC slams APC over early campaigns for Tinubu

Nigeria: US military funds $2.5m humanitarian projects in 10yrs

Tinubu orders speedy implementation, of free healthcare for low-income retirees

Presidency: Why S/ East should wait for Gods time Umahi

Nigeria may break up before 2027, if Ex-Ohanaeze President-General, Nwodo

NASS asks states, LGs to immediately enforce workers compensation scheme

Dont leave your healthcare to herbalist only Elebuibon tells traditionalists

Many abandoned estates in Abuja owned by civil servants EFCC

2027 Presidential Poll: Lawyers divided over Jonathans eligibility

FG needs 3trn to complete NNPCL tax credit road projects Umahi

Tinubu condoles with Ghana President over tragic air accident

No police officer should sleep in indignity at night IGP Egbetokun

Egbin, Ikeja Electric, FIPL not in receivership Management

Zulum swears in two commissioners, judicial council member

Only NPC can issue birth, death certificates Commissioner

Security Threat: FCTA clears shanties, recovers dangerous weapons, impounds 20 vehicles

DAILY TIMES

ADC debunks report that INEC rejected recognition of new leadership

Recognise scholars like sports stars, Abbas tells FG after Nigerian teens win in UK

Put 2027 on hold and focus on governing ex-APC presidential aspirant tells Tinubu

Labour party, CSOs protest at INEC HQ over candidate exclusion

Appeal court restores forfeiture order on Yahaya Bellos properties

Tinubu mourns Doyin Abiola, hails her as media trailblazer

Tinubu congratulates three Nigerians for winning global TeenEagle competition

NCoS promotes 30 senior officers to ACG in leadership reshuffle

Nigerias reform agenda needs a people-centric shift

NATION      

FAAN links musician Wasiu Ayinde to ValueJet safety breach at Abuja airport

TCN: Fire outbreak at Egbin affects 47MW load

Group lauds IGP Egbetokun for outstanding performance honour on ACP Shaba, others

LP has no candidate in Edo by-election, says INEC

NDLEA, Indias NCB join efforts against illicit shipments of tramadol, others to Nigeria

EFCC, NBA, BPP blame outdated land system for money laundering in real estate

Amnesty boss Otuaro warns against bribery in PAP scholarship scheme

Customs blames PAR delays at Lagos ports on importers failure to migrate to BOdogwu platform

FG to Nigerians: Libya is no escape route, its a trap Dabiri-Erewa

DAILY TRUST

Anti-party: PDP to decide on Wike next week S/South chair

Mark-led leadership recognised by INEC ADC

Stop rewarding thieves with public office Sanusi

Civil servants used stolen money to build estates EFCC

S/East wont get presidency through sentiments, hate speeches Umahi

2027: Opposition must strategise or remain powerless Sule Lamido

FG goes tough on telcos, introduces new guidelines

AXA Mansards Ngozi Ola-Israel Named CFO of the Year

NNPC Under Bayo Ojulari: Leading Reforms, Boosting Output, and Attracting Investment

How police recovered newborn stolen from Ekiti hospital

Trust Avatar Creations for Reliable Connections Building

Elevate Your Writing in 2025: Why You Need a Grammar Checker, Plagiarism Checker & Free AI Content Detector

JUST IN: KWAM1 forced ValueJet pilots to breach safety protocol FAAN

Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash

The Rotten Seed: Why Nigeria Keeps Electing Failure and Expecting Progress

AUTHORITY

Primate Ayodele warns against attacks on churches, mosques in and outside Nigeria

Ogun residents commends Nigerian militarys non-kinetic activities

Media Group Commends NCC on Professionalism, Transparency

AfDB lauds Gov Ododos agricultural drive, names Kogi among SAPZ beneficiaries

E-Visa, e-CERPAC Regime: Transparency Group Accuses Immigration Service of Poor Stakeholder Engagement

Lagos flood: Primate Ayodele scores another first as icon of prophecy

Smoke Without Fire: Dissecting TheCables manufactured rumours against NNPC GCEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari

BUSINESSDAY

Trump open to talks with Putin, Zelensky as white house confirms push for Ukraine ceasefire

Conoil records weakest half-year profit in five years

UN accuses Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of killing 319 civilians in DR Congo

Tinubu condoles with Ghana over tragic helicopter crash

Nigeria’s central bank retains high yields on one-year bills to lure investors

Nigeria turns to alternative markets as Trump’s tariff takes effect

NGX nears N100trn as 35 stocks turbocharge market

High food costs, aid cuts push 3.5m children into malnutrition

Nigeria’s oil rigs up 22% on executive orders

Weak regulation, financial strain drive Nigeria’s illegal drug stores

NEW TELEGRAPH

NGX Capitalisation Hits 92.25trn As Insurance Sector Kicks Into Bullish Run

Kwara, Niger Towns Jubilate Over DSS Speculated Capture Of Leader Of Mahmuda Terror Group

NGX Capitalisation Hits 92.25trn As Insurance Sector Kicks Into Bullish Run

Police Recover Stolen Baby In Ekiti

Tinubu Mourns Ghana Ministers Killed In Helicopter Crash

Were Improving Road Infrastructure To Enhance Commerce, Stimulate Tourism Sanwo-Olu

Nobody Should Pay Money For PAP Scholarship Otuaro

Nigerias Democracy Just Platform To Win Elections Secondus

Insecurity: Turji Didnt Surrender Arms, Abductees Security Analyst

WBW: UNICEF Disapproves Lack Of Infrastructure, Policy For Breastfeeding Mothers

BLUEPRINT

Lagos taskforce arrests 2 impersonators, impounds 69 motorcycles

IGP unveils modern police barracks in Kano

Endure pains of exclusive breastfeeding, Osun government tells nursing mothers

Court remands Enugu native doctor for allegedly burying victims alive

Police recover explosives, locally made pistol, ammunition in Kaduna

2027: Groupsupport Tinubus re-election, make case for Ambodes return

WAEC speaks as result checker portal goes down

Insecurity: Ogun residents laud non-kinetic initiatives of armed forces

Fuji star K1s unruly behaviour triggered ValueJet safety protocol breach FAAN

Bye-election: Pro-Abure protesters besiege INEC headquarters over exclusion

LP missing as INEC affirms nine political parties for Edo bye-election

Police promotions spark debate on who deserves credit

FCTA vows total clampdown on traffic offenders, destitute

Lagos exclusive breastfeeding rate hits 57.4%

                               

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