Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 30 August 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Ajagba to fight Sanchez for IBF title shot

Jones Jr sees Tyson spark in Itauma

Fraud: EFCC arrests 1,427 as Edo top suspect list

NDLEA arrests 1,315 suspected drug peddlers amid crackdown

How land grabbers led Nasarawa police to kill seven in Lagos market

Varsity profs demand N2.5m salary

Nigeria, Switzerland commence talks on returning looted artefacts

Many feared dead in another Sokoto boat accident

2027: Participate in voter registration, Shina Peller urges Nigerians

Gaza City now ‘a dangerous combat zone’, Israel army says

Military renames Operation Safe Haven in Plateau

Our party not distracted by 2027 politicking, APC slams Bauchi gov

NDLEA, NGO partner to intensify war on drug abuse

THISDAY

AGF Defends Dropping of High-Profile Cases, Says No Political Influence

Adebayo: Changes in Security, Poverty, Employment ll Determine If Tinubu Will Contest Presidency in 2027

DOAM Foundation Equips Scholarship Beneficiaries with Resilience, Leadership Skills

FG Clarifies Ministers Statement on Signed Agreement With ASUU

FLIP: Oando Foundation Partners QEDA, Others to Improve Foundational Learning in Nigeria

Oborevwori Courts Brazilian Investors, Showcases Deltas Economic Potential

DSS Charges Nine over Benue, Plateau Massacres

SUN    

2027: Tinubu will have smooth ride if Peter Obi doesnt get coalition ticket Asake, ex-president, SOKAPU

Why PDP zoned presidential candidate to south Tokunbo Pearse

Tinubu can still be competitive in 2027 if SDPs Adebayo

Kaduna PDP chieftain resigns, cites internal crisis

2027: Nigeria has moved beyond nostalgia around Goodluck Jonathan Lagos APC

Marafa quits APC, accuses Tinubu of betrayal, marginalising Zamfara

Plateau crisis: DHQ renames Operation Safe Haven to Enduring Peace

Mbah extols late Justice Nnamanis legacy at book launch in Enugu

Rivers: Ibas exposes gaps in state staff audit

Tinubu congratulates Babalola on Rotary International presidency

Niger: Troops neutralise scores of bandits in Babanna community

Benue attacks: Over 50 IDP women benefit from RACE, GERI empowerment scheme

Okpebholo marks 55th birthday with thanksgiving, claims victories against cultism, kidnapping crimes

Flood Control: Kaduna embarks on 4,000-metre River Kaduna dredging, restores monthly sanitation in October

 GUARDIAN 

Cholera kills 4,738 globally, Africa bears brunt with 3,700 deaths WHO

New policy on agriculture would be gender based, says FG

99 Nigerian students recognised in 2025 Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards

Shippers Council implores stakeholders to halt rejection of Nigerian exports

CHI Holdings assures investors of subsidiarys strength in recapitalisation drive

Firm unveils multipurpose electrical safety, connectivity product

Expert seeks bold investments to bridge energy gap in Nigeria

Unified Payment restates commitment to innovation in fintech sector

Importation Of Fuel: Pricing forces Nigeria to abandon European markets for Lome hub

Army intercepts 242 bags of fertiliser bound for terrorists IEDs production

Lagos lawyer sues Sanwo-Olu for blocking him on X

Nigerias CP Ojajuni wins 5th seat on INTERPOL Africa committee

CVR: APC mobilising people from Lagos, Oyo, Ondo to register in Osun, ADC alleges

APC upbeat on passage of seats reservation bill at national, state assemblies

Water minister, UNICEF forge stronger ties for lasting impact

Stakeholders demand urgent action to save Cross River forests, biodiversity

Nigeria, Team Europe chart new course for data exchange

WCup qualifiers: Chelle reveals Eagles 23-man squad for Rwanda, SAfrica

VANGUARD

Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown

I was there, Obi never offered you anything, -Journalist replies Adeyanju

2027: Jonathan cant unseat Tinubu APC

Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo groups in diaspora petition Trump

Burglars cart away N500m jewellery from Lagos shop

Increase in passport cost evidence of FGs disconnect from Nigerians Peter Obi

MAN DG begs Customs: Suspend FOB levy, clear port congestion

Legal expert interrogates Tinubus corruption-free claim with data

7.4m out of school as Boys Champions warns of crisis

Open grazing conflicts claim 2,800 lives in 5 years

Minister retracts, confirms FG-ASUU agreement signed in 2009

Police arrest community youths who flogged officer for drug use

Horror: Pastor rapes own daughter for 4 years, blames it on Generational Curse

Man tortures neighbor to death, hides body inside water tank

Tinubu declares open 9th National Youth Games in Asaba

Niger Delta youths fault calls for Ojularis sack

Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo diaspora groups petition Trump over detained IPOB leader

Naira appreciates to N1,545/$ in parallel market

Spurs sign Dutch midfielder Simons in boost for new boss Frank

GTCO increases GTBanks paid-up capital to N504bn

Nigeria, Switzerland begin talks on artifact repatriation, cultural cooperation

FG explains delay in Budget implementation reports since Q2 2024

LEADERSHIP

NYSC To Step Up Community Policing In Orientation Camps Nationwide

Tinubu Declares 9th National Youth Games Open

Tinubu Excited As Nigerian Babalola Emerges As Rotary International President

JUST-IN: Many Feared Dead As Sokoto Records Another Boat Tragedy

Jonathan Hasn’t Ruled Himself Out Of 2027 Presidential Contest, Says Ex-President’s Cousin

Court Jails Businessman 6 Months For Cocaine Trafficking

Lagos Records 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Violence Cases In 1 Year

Troops Rescue 117 Hostages, Arrest 150 Suspected Criminals In 1 Week

Civil Service Reform Imperative Amid Neutrality Debate, Says FCSC Chair

Federal Gov’t To Integrate Peace-building Into National Adaptation Plan

2026 W’Cup Qualifiers: Chelle Picks Ekong, Osimhen, 21 Others In Final 23 Squad

TIME Magazine Launches Africa Edition

Police Arrest Suspected Cult Kingpin, 3 Vandals In Akwa Ibom Raids

NSCDC Officer Arrested Over Death Of Police Officer, Unlawful Obstruction

Anambra Gov’t Bans Use Of Textbooks For Writing Assignments In Schools

JUST-IN: Thailand Court Sacks Prime Minister Shinawatra Over Misconduct

DAILY TIMES

Nwifuru condemns killing of 11 Ebonyi indigenes In Anambra, gives families N60m relief

Five die, properties destroyed, as fracas over bisexual love affairs tears community apart

NAAPE decries gagging of workers on union matters by airlines

Nwifuru rolls out over N60m to families of 11 Ebonyi indigenes massacred in Anambra

Ojulari alleges coordinated attacks against NNPC reforms

Bala Mohammed: Obi or Jonathan may get PDP presidential ticket

Insecurity: G-7 states move to curb rising cross-border criminal networks

NATION     

NLC to engage Okpebholo on minimum wage

Tim Godfrey returns with new song Cho Cho Cho

Security agencies in show of force ahead of Rivers LG poll

Chelle announces final squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers

Fake task force officer arraigned in Lagos for impersonation, extortion

Kefas Ropshik condoles APC chairman over mothers passing

CP Ojajuni emerges member INTERPOL Africa committee

DAILY TRUST

3 feared killed, many injured in Lagos police shooting

How Nigeria can generate $300m from shea nuts

Passengers Feared Dead in Fresh Sokoto Boat accident

Kano farmers, CSOs seek ban of GMOs, harmful pesticides, push for agroecology

Whos Who in Igala Kingdom: 30 Years of Legacy, Culture, and Unity

Passport Fee Hike: This govt keeps placing burden on Nigerians Obi

Lagos Renewed Hope City 80 Per cent Completed Minister

Senator Marafa dumps APC, says Tinubu reneged on campaign promises

BUSINESSDAY

US to stop Palestinians attending UN meeting in New York

Nigeria’s ports bustle with cargo but revenues slip overseas

I am not ready to defect to APC, says Kwankwaso

Naira records marginal gain in August as reserves rise by N1.7bn

Budget Office to publish 2024 budget performance by September end

GTCO increases bank’s paid-up capital to N504bn

What to know about FG amnesty for visa ‘overstayers’

Chelle names Osimhen, Lookman, 21 others for Rwanda, South Africa clashes

Manchester United accept Real Betis bid for Antony

World Bank-backed NCC cybersecurity plan to secure internet users by 2026

NEW TELEGRAPH

Nasarawa Assembly Uncovers N4.5bn Unspent World Bank Loan

CDS Flags Off Operation Enduring Peace

Amaechi Didnt Prevent Dangote From Citing Refinery In Rivers Eze

Nobody Should Beg Atiku, Obi, Mark To Return To PDP Jang

UBTH N2.5bn Donation: CRPP Cautions Okpebholo On State Finance

Ondo Govt Begins Pensioners Verification To Eliminate Ghost Beneficiaries

SSANU President Tasks Nigerian Govt On Welfare Of Members

Shettima: FG Poised To Unlock Nigerias Geo-Heritage Sites Potential

BLUEPRINT

UN Summit: US blocks Palestinian officials

Sokoto: Many feared dad in another boat mishap

Group takes PVC advocacy to Ogun farmers

NPF secures INTERPOL Africa 5th seat as CP Olubode wins election

Sports ministers back Nigeria’s bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games, 2031 African Games

Racism claims: Kemi Badenoch reaping fruits of the seed she sowed – Nigerians

2026 World Cup qualifier: Chelle names final 23-man Super Eagles squad for Rwanda, South Africa

DSS docks 9 over Benue, Plateau massacres

Minister unveils N500m grant to boost MSMEs in Cross River

DHQ renames Operation Safe Haven to Enduring Peace

Nigeria: More knocks from North-west group on AI’s report

FG’s push for cost and waste reduction via new procurement guidelines

Nigeria, Switzerland meet over repatriation of artifacts, cultural cooperation

Controversy: I was misquoted, 2009 agreement signed between FG/ASUU – Alausa clarifies

Centenary City: As Nigeria’s smart city dream reawakens with renewed momentum…

Northern youth raises alarm over AI’s activities

Dangote Group, Ethiopia sign agreement to build $2.5bn fertiliser plant

Matawalle reaffirms Nigerias support for regional cooperation

PropCom+ pushes for 50% women inclusion in climate-smart agriculture

Allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site, scholarship beneficiaries beg FG

Nigeria: PENGASSAN thumbs up ongoing reforms in oil sector

             

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