Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Pro-Trump media outlet to pay $67m in voting defamation case

NEMA confirms 25 rescued, 25 missing in Sokoto boat crash

Navy mum over FCT cooperative society land-grabbing allegation

Suspected Nasarawa kidnapper arrested after lone crash, N6.9m cash recovered

Many feared killed as bus plunges into Taraba river

Crisis alert: UNICEF seeks lifesaving N240bn for Nigeria aid projects

Global leaders begin high-stakes talks to end Russia-Ukraine war

Fubara eyes Sept 18 comeback as Ibas pushes projects completion

Alaafin lambasts Ooni in fiery clash over chieftaincy title

US commends Nigeria over arrest of top terrorist leaders

BBNaija S10: Zita dethrones Doris as Head of House hours after win

Single mothers cannot raise proper men, says Jim Iyke

UNESCO recognises Sango festival as world heritage

Tinubu subsidises kidney dialysis cost by 76% in federal hospitals

Tinubu congratulates NDDC MD on 50th birthday

Isese Day: Oyo declares Wednesday work-free day

Six steps to keep business legally active – CAC

My journey to Olubadan throne bumpy, filled with trials Oba Ladoja

THISDAY

Nigeria Utilises Only 41% of Installed Generation Capacity Amid Stranded Power Crisis

Nigerian Gallery Seeks to Educate Artists on Access to SMEDAN Fund

Heirs Energies to Double Oil Output, Expand Growthacross Africa

Gas Minister Assures New WAPCo Leadership of FGs Support

Agri Tech Firm Empowers 250 Farmers in Delta

FG Directs FERMA to Begin Rehabilitation of Loko-Oweto-Agatu Road

BHaram Founders Son Arrested, US, UK Hail Nigeria over Ansaru Leaders Capture

INEC: 69,376 Nigerians Pre-registered Online in Seven Hours as CVR Hits It Off

More Than 3m People Remain Internally Displaced, Minister Tanko Sununu Declares

Obi Urges Nigerians to Get Their PVCs to Make Rigging Difficult in 2027

Nigerian Writers, Others Mourn Passing of Poet-Journalist, Evelyn Osagie

Makinde Declares Wednesday Public Holiday to Commemorate Isese Day

RMAFC Begins Review of Revenue Allocation Formula

US Mission Compels Visa Applicants to Disclose Social Media Activities

2025 UTME: JAMB Inaugurates Special Committee to Probe Exam Infraction

NIOB to Address Challenges Fuelling Building Collapse in Nigeria

SUN     

NANS demands removal of WAEC boss, threatens nationwide protest

NAPTIP rescues 25 trafficking victims en route to Saudi Arabia

Defence Ministry promises improved funding, welfare for Nigerian Navy

BREAKING: Tinubu arrives in Japan for official visit

Tinubu names 40,000 CBM gas vessel after late mother in South Korea

US hails Nigeria over arrest of Ansaru leaders

Youth Parliament mobilises for INEC voter registration in Edo

Youths oppose inclusion of Ohaji in proposed Anim/Orlu State

Dangote University Wudil halts Fake Pregnancy Day event

 GUARDIAN    

Using domestic aides to register SIM is illegal, says NCC

Falana warns of Canadian courts terrorist label impact on APC, PDP

One in three teachers in Nigeria lacks proper qualifications UBEC

Abia to host 2025 Nigeria Women Football League championship

Obi urges voters to resist vote-buying as INEC warns against underage registration

Presidential ticket: Were under pressure to zone, says ADC

From Atlanta, Adeleke rallies Osun residents against electoral robbers

Corruption threatens Africas development, says Akufo-Addo

Ogun, Oyo declare August 20 public holiday for Isese Day

Kano By-election: 333 thugs charged in court for electoral offences

Northern Senators Forum salutes Babangida at 84

VANGUARD

40 days in captivity: Police assure families of abducted Edo seminarians release

Flood: Farmlands, homes, markets submerged as families count losses in Sokoto

Naira appreciates to N1,550/$ in parallel market

FG vows equal response as US tightens visa rules

Appointments: APC-PCC members write Tinubu, demand inclusion

2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi ll stay united without presidential ticket ADC

US pledges support for Kyiv amidst Russia, Ukraine peace talk

Otti clears air over S125m Islamic bank loan

Isese Day: Lagos, Oyo declare Wednesday public holiday

Health workers begin warning strike in CRiver

Edo: Okpebholo summons contractor over delay in Benin Sapele road reconstruction

Wike didnt award N5bn contracts Aide

UNICEF targets over 20,000 youths in Katsina for Artificial Intelligence training

LEADERSHIP

FCT Asks Intending Muslim Pilgrims To Deposit N8.5m

Plateau To Host Council Of Health Conference

JAMB Inaugurates Committee On Exam Infraction

NOUN Hailed Over Recognition Of Students’ Union

Uzodimma Vows To Tackle Insecurity In Imo

Corruption Still Africa’s Biggest Challenge, Says Akufo-Addo

NAF Strike: 62 Abducted Persons Escape In Katsina

Presidency Lists Ribadu’s Wins Against Terrorism, Banditry In 25 Months

We Didn’t Connive With Military To Disrupt Zamfara By-election – APC

Gov’ship Aspirant Osude Tasks Nasarawa Residents On Voter Registration

Tinubu, Govs, Abbas, Others Condole APC Chairman Over Mother’s Death

Tinubu Has Made Resources Available To States – Bago

Suspected Kidnappers Crash In Nasarawa After Collecting Ransom From Abuja Lawyer

2 Killed, 4 Others Injured In Borno Bomb Explosion

NGE Urges Government To Address Economy, Insecurity Challenges

NLC Maintains Threat, Put NSITF, PENCOM Under Pressure

US, UK Hail Nigeria Over Arrest Of Terrorist Leaders

Survivor Says Overloading Caused Sokoto Boat Tragedy

Kidney Disease: Tinubu Slashes Dialysis Cost To ₦12,000

Federal Gov’t Worries Over Deteriorating Humanitarian Crisis

New York Stands Still For Nigeria’s Apostle Joshua Selman’s ‘Sound Of Revival Conference’

Olubadan: It’s Journey Of Patience, Perseverance, Divine Favour — Ladoja

Lagos Police Nab Notorious ‘One Chance’ Kingpin, 2 Others In Lagos

Business Credibility With Top Clients Pushing Mr Jay Autos’ Growth Factor

‘Burna Boy Used To Squat In My House’, Says Cubana Chief Priest

DAILY TIMES

Reps to deploy legislative framework to tackle natural disasters in Nigeria

Northern CAN hails Ribadu on Ansaru arrests, Uba Sani on inclusive governance

Over 3 Million Displaced by Flood, Insecurity in Nigeria -FG

Why were reviewing revenue sharing formula RMAFC

Kaduna PDP rejects state, federal constituencies bye-elections outcome

Vote-buying, intimidation mar Ibadan North Bye-Election poll -Oyo APC

INEC begins online voter pre-registration ahead of 2027 elections

Armed bandits kill 20 civilians in West Niger

FCTA to demolish shanties in Abuja city centre over rising crime

Bode George: Davido, his father funding Osun workers salaries for months

Nigerian visa applicants must disclose 5-year social media history, U.S. Mission says

Nigeria needs 22% annual growth to achieve $1trn economy by 2030-Norrenberger

Army chief approves new postings, appointments of senior officers in major shake-up

Jonathan Should Not Contest In 2027 Shehu Sani

APC national chairman loses mother at 83

NATION  

Nigerian visa applicants to show five years social media activity

2027: Victory sure for APC, says Yilwatda

CVR: Voter online registration hits 69,376 in seven hours

Tinubu, APC, governors, Ganduja condole with Yilwatda over mums death

Legal giants: how to halt decline of ethical standards

ICPC secures conviction of civil servant over salary fraud

 Six essential steps to register a company in Nigeria to avoid delisting

APC, Ganduje condole Yilwatda over mothers death

CVR: INEC register 69,376 eligible voters in seven hours online

 DAILY TRUST

Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan as Israelis rally against war

B/Haram founders son, 5 other suspected terrorists arrested in Chad

FCTA to clear shanties over rising security threats

US Embassy now requires social media disclosure for Nigerian visa applicants

2027: PDP leaders disagree over Jonathan, Obi, Makinde

INEC records 69,376 online voter pre-registrations in 7 hours

ASUU crisis: Why Minister of Education must find final solution

Experts seek accountability as RMAFC moves to raise states allocations

FG distributes free meters to Band A customers again

Equity investors gain N65bn as reserves hit $40.72, highest since June

6,458 admission seekers risk sanctions as JAMB begins probe

Sokoto boat accident: 26 rescued, 25 still missing as search continues

BUSINESSDAY

No law bars civil servants from politics – NLC

Akume calls for fairness as FG begins work on new revenue formula

Tinubu orders reduction in cost of dialysis from N50,000 to N12,000 – Presidency

FCTA contractors protest over unpaid N5.2bn debt

Tinubu’s economic reforms will unveil new opportunities – UK High Commissioner

FG to review revenue sharing formula after 33 years

Jigawa, Taraba, Sokoto top FAAC lifeline-dependent states

More European refineries struggle as Dangote ramps up output

Motorists groan as Benin-Asaba Road deteriorates amid FG’s silence

How Telcos are cutting N504bn diesel burden

BLUEPRINT

Ibas moves to revamp Rivers state owned media houses

Edo NLC rejects Ajaeros caretaker committee

Police recruit constables to undergo shooting range exercisesin Kaduna

NEMA receives 11 stranded Nigerian miners from CARfri

Take advantage of free education, Ondo urges parents, guardians

NEPZA, NDLEA strengthen collaboration in FTZs

US commends Nigeria over arrest of top terrorist commanders

Ganduje mourns with APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, over mothers demise

Government stops graduation ceremonies of Imo Nursery, JSS students

15,000 applied for 3,000 Akwa Ibom civil service jobs Eno

Edo CP leading operations to rescue kidnapped seminarians CPS Yamu

30 feared dead in Sokoto boat accident

FMAFS, NDLEA partner to curtail illicit drugs

Institutional abuse killing Nigerias democracy Olawepo-Hashim

                               

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