Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 18 August 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Air Canada cancels more flights as strike continues

PDP, ADC, LP kick as APC sweeps bye-elections

FG vows to implement ILC decisions to boost workers welfare, national development

NDLEA nabs drug kingpin, intercepts N7.8bn opioids, others

40 missing, 10 rescued in Sokoto boat mishap

Governors Forum set to unveil investopedia

Adelabu sympathises with Ayefele over fire incident at Fresh FM

Housing minister seeks cancellation of Bagwai/Shanono by-election

Otega becomes third housemate evicted from BBNaija 10

Arsenal escape with 1-0 win over Man United at Old Trafford

Emir of Zuru death, monumental loss to traditional institution Shettima

Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest 8 suspects, recover arms in Delta, Kaduna

PUNCH

FG bows to NLC pressure, appoints chairman for PenCom

Many feared killed as bus plunges into Taraba river

Imo bans kindergarten graduation ceremony

Nigeria’s factories go local to survive currency turmoil

APC, opposition clash over by-election results in 12 states

Shipping crisis delays Dangotes 3,550 CNG trucks, 450 arrive

Nigeria sustains oil production above OPEC quota

Police inspector arrested for robbery, extortion in Edo

19 escape death in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

45-year-old technician dies of electrocution in Lagos

10 killed, six rescued in Sokoto boat crash SEMA

Emir of Zurus passing significant loss, Tinubu mourns

Adelabu sympathises with Ayefele over fire incident at Fresh FM

EPL: Arsenal edge Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford

NEMA confirms 21 communities hit by floods in Yobes Potiskum

Housing minister seeks cancellation of Kano by-election

Bye-election: PDP rejects APCs victory in Edo, cites BVAS sabotage

Edo condemns killing of endangered hippopotamus in Anegbete

THISDAY

Idjerhe Monarch, Ooni of Ife Seek Stronger Synergy Between Royal Fathers, Govt

Value of Stocks, Debt, ETFs on NGX Hit N139.82trn Amid FX Reforms

Currency Outside Banks Tapers to N4.49trn, Now 90% of Cash in Circulation

Stock Market Drops by N713bn in One Week on Investors Profit-taking

Shake-up in Army, as COAS Redeploys Top Generals

Ondo to Promote Omoluabi Virtues, Information Commissioner Discloses

Loan App Virulence and Govt Silence in Nigeria

APC, NNPP Win One Constituency Each in Kano Bye-Election

Otti Gets N150bn Abia House Approval for 2025 Supplementary Expenditure

SUN   

  By-elections: A dress rehearsal for 2027, mockery of democracy LP

 N3m bribe for bills: SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas to refer allegation to anti-graft agencies

Ways to protect your personal information online

Yobe: 21 communities hit by flooding NEMA

COAS reshuffles Army High Command, appoints new PSOs, GOCs, Commanders

NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin in Delta, intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers

NCC pushes for stronger protection of Nigerias digital infrastructure

Kaduna by-election: Chikun, Kajuru no longer opposition enclave Commissioner

APC wins Niger Assembly by-election; PDP alleges vote buying, intimidation

ICRC implements presidential directive on guidelines to fast-track PPPs

Edo: Police nab cop, civilians for armed robbery

Rivers: August 30 council elections sacrosanct RSIEC

GUARDIAN   

Investors lose N713 billion in one week as market rally stalls

Expert urges govt to focus on productive sector ahead of N100tr market cap

Rights groups fault FGs security claims, demand end to killings in Benue, Zamfara, others

NDLEA nabs drug kingpin in Delta, seizes multi-billion naira narcotics nationwide

SEMA reports women, children most affected by Yobe flooding

11 rescued from traffickers, cultists arrested, electrician dies in Lagos

Groups decry killing of hippopotamus, seek end to human-elephant conflicts

Professor endows 1.5m prize for outstanding agriculture students

Arewa group mourns emir of Zuru

Peter Obi pays tribute to late Christian Chukwu

Peter Obi hails Sam Ohuabunwa at 75

Kannywood star Adam A. Zango remarries

Osun unveils online portal, promises prompt business approvals

Oyo by-election: APGAs Odususi congratulates PDPs Oyekunle

Coalition calls for electoral reforms

LEADERSHIP

Why IBB House Remains Mecca For All – Jonathan

You’ll Get Justice, Dabiri-Erewa Assures Nigerian Workers Abused In CAR

Police Arrest Katsina Woman For Diverting Food Aid

Collateral Damage In Operations Reduced, Says CAS

Mixed Reactions Trail By-election Results As APC Dominates

IBB Abhors Ethnic, Religious Bias – Atiku

Corruption Killing Nigeria’s Youth Potential – Magu

I Didn’t Say Lawmakers Are Collecting N3m For Bills, Motions – Rep Auyo

Reps Meet Bago, Traditional Rulers Over Niger Port, Bemoan State Of Project

NLC, NUEE Reject Planned Electricity Subsidy Removal

Army Appoints New GOCs, PSOs

Don’t Panic Over Heavy Security Deployment, FCTA Tells Residents

10 Die, 29 Missing In Sokoto Boat Mishap

JUST-IN: Army Appoints New PSOs, GOCs In Major Shake-up

Lagos Police Confirm Death Of Electrician, Nab 4 Cultists For Alleged Murder

Edo PDP Rejects Results Of By-elections, Says Democracy Under Siege

Senator Abe Reaffirms Commitment To Merit-based Human Capital Dev’t In Ogoniland

Nigeria Deports 42 Foreign Cybercriminals Convicted By Court

By-Elections: Tinubu Lauds INEC, Congratulates APC Winners, Others

JUST-IN: NNPP Rejects Result Of Kano Assembly Re-run Election

DAILY TIMES

15,000 job seekers apply for 3,000 Civil Service vacancies in Akwa Ibom

NLC Leadership Crisis: Edo workers reject Ajaeros caretaker Cttee

Ikpea, Igbinedions bye-election victories show 2027 walk-over for Tinubu in Edo-Okpebholo

APGA wins Senatorial Seat in Anambra Bye-Election

Bye- Elections: Mockery Of Democracy, Rehearsal For 2027- Labour Party

Pate: Tinubus Govt Spends N50bn on PHCs, Eyes Insurance Record

Reclaiming Identity: Nigerias Middle Belts Enduring Struggle Against Mislabeling and Marginalization

Rice Production: Farmers Blame High Price On Cartel, Middlemen

NUPRC to prioritize frontier basin exploration, competitive licensing process

Chevrons new oil discovery to boost Nigerias output by 40,000bpd

FirstBank targets $10bn boost for Nigerias non-oil exports with agric conference

Nigerian entrepreneurs urged to tap into Tinubus N200bn funds

NSITF wins prestigious award for reforms in workforce protection, productivity

NATION  

Nigeria sweep titles at Pan African Youth Scrabble Championships

Champions League: Rangers sweat on Dessers for Viktoria Plzen at Ibrox

Oyebanji backs Ikogosi Road Race to boost Ekiti tourism

 NiMet warns Borno, Bauchi, Ebonyi, others of possible flooding

PWDs seek support for inclusion in Ondo budgetary allocations

Tinubu mourns Emir of Zuru, describes passing as national loss

PDP rejects Edo by-election result as APC floors nine other parties

Group lauds NSA for confirming DSS capture of terror leaders

This Trading App Offers AI Insights to Boost Your Market Moves

Tinubus govt setting new tone for transparency, accountability in governance

DAILY TRUST

Farmers lament as harvests perish over deplorable FCT roads

3,516 candidates jostle for 2,000 slots in 6 FCT science schools

AMAC coaches championship aims at nurturing young talents

States debt service obligations threaten economic stability

E-invoicing will reduce audit by taxpayers FIRS

Drop in inflation should be taken with caution CPPE

Reps panel: Baro Port commissioned only on paper

109 senators pay enough for 4,708 professors salaries

Over 15,000 applicants fight for 3,000 A/Ibom civil service jobs

2027: Adebayo tackles INEC over failure to sanction campaign defaulters

NNPP rejects Ghari/Tsanyawa re-run result, hails victory in Shanono/Bagwai

Kano By-election: The Beginning of an End Era

APC wins Minister of defences polling unit in Jigawa by-election

PDPs Oyekunle wins Oyo Rep by-election

AUTHORITY

Group Lauds NSA For Confirming DSS Capture of Terrorist Groups Leaders

Reps Demand U.S. Review Visa Policy, Restore Five-Year Multiple Entry for Nigerians

States Creation Is Not The Answer To Nigerias Challenges

Nigerian Army reassigns senior officers

Breaking: APC Celebrates Victory in Kaduna By-Elections, Says Wins Reflect Trust in Tinubu, Uba Sani

Telecoms regulatory reforms, tariff adjustment to unlock $1b investment in network expansion, upgrade

BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria’s fish supply gap opens N23trn opportunity

NEMA confirms 21 communities submerged by floods in Yobe

Cancel Kano by-election, APC tells INEC

Akwa Ibom set to reject 80% of civil service applicants

APC’s victories in by-elections signpost ruling party’s popularity – Tinubu

Over 200 NASS bills at risk as FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions

Hunger, diseases spread as FG struggles to fill aid gap

Saturday’s by-elections offer glimpse into 2027 power struggles

Oil firms revive old wells to cut costs

EFCC recovers over N5bn, $10m in refinery turnaround maintenance fraud

NEW TELEGRAPH

Ajose Donates Logistics Materials To Lagos APC

Presidency Calls On States To Mainstream SDGs Into Budgets, Devt Plans

Bandits Kill Scores In Fresh Sabon Birni Attacks

Baro Port Exists Only On Paper Reps

Abbas Mourns Northern Business Elite, Ibrahim

Salvation Attributes OPECs Recognition Of Improved Oil Production To Tantitas Effort

ICRC Issues Guidelines To Fast-Track PPPs

BLUEPRINT

Nigeria steps up bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

AI as the new indolence, that Netanyahu call,Salahs tweet and our Kwam mentality

Group refutes distorted facts on northern region, commends ACF

N-HYPPADEC: Stakeholders laud Tinubu for reversing earlier decision after outcry

Nigerian student emerges best A-level law candidate in UK

States creation is not the answer to Nigerias challenges, by Ezenwa Nwagwu

What I did for Burna Boy during struggle days Cubana Chief Priest

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