Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 4 September 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Court overturns Trumps $2.6bn Harvard funding cuts

Police deploys Adejobi to Delta State as DCP, Operations

Alleged Terrorism: DSS docks 9 over killings in Benue, Plateau

Naira down to N1,540/$ in parallel market

Insecurity: I have to create state police Tinubu

AIG Fayoade denies removal, says he remains in charge of Zone 2 Command

Ooni of Ife to mark 10th coronation anniversary

Arase was like a son to me Ex-IGP Aliyu Attah

Suspected kidnapper of 100-year-old man in Taraba arrested

Kwankwaso yet to shut door on APC talks, says Jibrin

Zulum leads N/East govs to Tinubu, requests completion of 17 roads, oil exploration

16 states have no oncologist; Gombe, Maiduguri share one

Collecting fare from man and failing to show up is punishable offence Police

State police wont work in Nigeria, retired gen tells Tinubu

Insecurity cant be fixed with snap of fingers Tinubu

US approves $32.5m aid for Nigeria to address hunger

We are committed to safer roads, says Shettima

Top 10 African countries with the most FIFA World Cup appearances

Obi to FG: Translate revenue growth into real impact for Nigerians

Constitution review: Speaker Abbas unveils proposed amendments to southern stakeholders

Touts reportedly lynched as family of four killed in Abuja Crash

PUNCH

Nigeria cracks down on rogue digital lenders with new rules

Shell abandons huge biofuel project in Netherlands

Fresh boat accident kills 29 in Niger

EFCC arrests CEO for N2bn failed investment scheme

Collecting transport fare for dates, without showing up is punishable, Police warn women

1,364 W’African children recruited by terrorists, 14,000 schools shut UN

Non-oil revenue jumps 40% to N20.6tn Presidency

NARD insists on strike, says over 2,000 doctors owed

FIFA kicks off 2026 World Cup ticket sales, prices start at $60

Three killed in Lagos masquerader festival clash

NYSC pays arrears after two-month break

Constitution review: Abbas unveils reform to strengthen grassroots governance

FG vows to end pensioners’ woes, pledges N758bn to clear arrears

FG, IFDC to improve fertilizer availability, enhance soil health

ASUU, others won’t go on strike, minister assures Nigerians

FCTA withdraws park licences, directs fresh screening of operators

Nasarawa begins tree planting campaign to mitigate climate change

Tinubu to unveil 6,000MT lithium plant in Nasarawa

NAHCON opens application for 2026 Hajj license, slot allocation

THISDAY

Nigerian Entrepreneur Gets $140,000Grant to Advance Menstrual Dignity in Ghana

Stock Market Drops by N1.35trn in Three Days as Profit-taking Persist

NDDC Created to Facilitate Devt in N Delta, Not Frivolous Spending, Says Youth Leader

Tinubu Directs SGF To Issue Service-wide Circular On Health Insurance Implementation Across MDAs

JDPI, NUJ Demand Quality, Responsive Representation from National Assembly Members

Tinubu: Our Govts Bold Economic Reforms Already Yielding Fruitful Results

INEC: Well Continue to Deepen Collaboration with NIMC

GITEX 2025: Lets Use AI, Fintech, Others to Grow Economy, Says Sanwo-Olu

Badaru: Terrorism Exploits Porous Borders, Socio-economic Disparities to Wreak Havoc in W/Africa, Sahel

FG Tasks Information Commissioners on Partnership with ICPC to Fight Corruption

SUN       

Stakeholders attack Sowore over derogatory remarks against Tinubu

Lagos: Dont misinterpret my words Bwala clarifies No mans land comment

FG not using anti-corruption agencies to hound opposition Idris

ADC will deliver true governance, inclusive leadership in Ekiti Guber aspirant, Babalola

Walson-Jack launches ONCE-Knowledge System for civil service

Dangote truck reportedly crushes family in Enugu

Nigerias socioeconomic challenges trace to corruption EFCC boss

EFCC arrests Gavice Logistics CEO over alleged 2bn Ponzi scheme

ASUP threatens trade dispute in polytechnics over unmet demands

Insurgency: Nigeria secures 775 terrorism convictions in 8 phases of trials Gen. Laka, NCTC

DSS arraigns nine prime suspects over Benue, Plateau killings

GUARDIAN    

Trump offers more US troops to Polands nationalist president

Anxiety in Rivers community over alleged serial killings, organ harvesting

29 dies in Niger boat mishap

Truck crushes four to death in Enugu

UK deputy PM admits her failure to pay full tax

England moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children

Investors lose N368 billion as market turns negative

NEZA lauds tax reform, calls for constructive dialogue on free zone clauses

Digital lenders face N100 million fine for consumer abuse, data privacy violations

Airline operators defend discriminatory, expensive yuletide flight tickets

Northern states lead in UBEC N62.6b matching grant uptake

Poly lecturers may withdraw services after ultimatum

Drug for hormone imbalance lowers high blood pressure

Researcher urges FG to revise food safety policies

UN recognition of Amotekun: Clear signal to address insecurity

Colombia coal exports plummet after ban on Israel sales

NASENI launches 250m innovation challenge for youth

Digital lenders face #100m fine for consumer abuse, data privacy violations

Lagos touts $6b startup funds as Sanwo-Olu, Tijani woo global investors

DSS arraigns nine suspects over Yelwata, Plateau killings

PDP faction in Cross River dares Wike over congress

Anambra to hold council polls August 2026

Contractors storm Abuja, demand 4tr payment for completed projects

LEADERSHIP

Tinubu ‘Smiling’ As Northern Politicians Fight Themselves — Rep Jibrin

Ex-Microbiologist Pioneers Africa’s Data Revolution

DSS Arraigns 75-year-old, 8 Others Over Benue, Plateau Killings

EU, Others Launch Special Project To Strengthen Civil Societies

Ndume Cautions Against Religious Profiling Over Boko Haram Attacks

FCTA Withdraws Park Licences, Orders Fresh Screening Of Operators

Kogi Joins States Banning ‘Sign Out’ In Basic, Secondary Schools

I Won’t Be Distracted By Early Politics, I’m Laser-focused – Tinubu

Transporters Fume As Marketers Defend CNG Price Hike

Kwankwaso Still Open To Joining APC, Says NNPP Rep

Gunmen Displace 300, Set 30 Plateau Homes Ablaze

Northern Elders To Tinubu: Declare Emergency On Insecurity In North

29 Die In Fresh Niger Boat Accident

Presidency Says Non-oil Sector Accounts For 75% As Total Revenue Hits N20.59trn In 8 Months

North Richer Than South But Wastes Its Potential, Says Rep Jibrin

US Government Offers IDPs $32.5m Food, Nutrition Aid In Nigeria

Tinubu To Commission 6,000MT Lithium Plant In Nasarawa

Federal Government Laments Cancellation Of US Visas For Nigerians

2027: ‘North Not Marginalised, Ruled Over 39 Years’, Says Kano Lawmaker Jibrin

NSCDC Nabs Fake Officer In Katsina

Resume Oil Exploration In Kolmani, Lake Chad, North-East Governors Tell Tinubu

EFCC Arrests Gavice Logistics CEO Over Alleged N2bn Ponzi Scheme Fraud

Police Force PRO, DCP Adejobi, Redeployed To Delta Command

FCTA Withdraws Park Licences, Orders Fresh Screening Of Operators

Renewed Hope Backs Tinubu, Seeks NNPCL Boss Sack

Lookman, Dessers Arrive Super Eagles Training Camp For World Cup Qualifiers

DAILY TIMES

FCTA revokes all park allocations, orders fresh screening

DSS Arraigns 9 Suspects Over Benue, Plateau Killings

Corruption Has Eroded Nigerias Economic Prosperity -Chatham House Report

ICPC, PTAD sign MoU to combat pension fraud, safeguard retirees entitlements

Outrage as Police allegedly free suspect in viral naked assault video

Reps seeks bigger role for traditional rulers, more space for women in politics

Lagos marks Blue Lines two years anniversary with 50% fare Cut

S&P Global: Dangote Refinery delivers first petrol cargo to United States

Tinubu: Nigeria wont need to borrow after reaching 2025 revenue target

Magistrate Court orders DNA test on late Mohbads son

FCTA moves to reclaim Riverpark Estate lands, declares developers trespassers

NATION         

Teaching hospitals infrastructure funding has increased by over 900 percent

Customs generates N3.7trillion, posts 25% growth

NIMR demands youth-led HIV response to meet 2030 goals

T2 mobile subscribers groan despite roam deal with MTN

Fed Govt backs Nestls water quality advocacy drive

Tantita urges communication experts to support fight against oil theft

Reps to host West African public accounts committees, General Assembly in Abuja

FCTA withdraws park licenses, orders fresh screening of operators

FCCPC clamps down on unregulated digital money lenders

DAILY TRUST

Akwa Ibom probes death of pregnant woman at general hospital

Touts chase couple to death in Abuja

Dangote denies owning truck that caused Enugu accident

Kwankwaso open to joining APC, says Jibrin

DSS charges suspected gunrunner to court

Ex-IGP Okiro asks FG to honour Arase

2027: Tinubu blames opposition for early campaigns

Fans to pay N1,000, N3,000 for SEagles vs Amavubi clash in Uyo

Lagos belongs to Yoruba, Bwala recants no mans land comment

B/Haram not killing only Christians in N/East Ndume

With control over security agencies, I can end banditry in two months Gov Lawal

2027: CPC bloc will work for Tinubus re-election Abbas

Boat mishap claims 29 fresh lives in Niger

30 houses razed in fresh Plateau attack

Tinubu: Why we are not afraid of Trumps actions

Over 21,000 residents benefit as Kaduna commissions rural water projects

Gov Sani approves CONHESS salary, hazard allowance for Kaduna health workers

Insecurity: Tinubu hints at creation of state police

Sirika: Im Not In Any Coalition Against Tinubus Re-Election

AUTHORITY

Ex-BUK VC named Al-Muhibbah Open University pro-chancellor as school begins 2025/2026 admissions

One Pleads Guilty as DSS arraigns nine Prime Suspects over Benue, Plateau killings

Coalition Demands Decisive Action against Sowore for Calling Tinubu Criminal

New rehabilitation center offers hope to youths struggling with drug abuse

CVR: INEC records over 2.6m registrations in 18 days

FG declares September 5 public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration

BUSINESSDAY

Insecurity: FG, states to work with N’Assembly to fast-track state police – Tinubu

Benue, Plateau killings: DSS arraigns nine suspects

Naira gains as FX inflows rise 26% year-on-year

New Secondary school curriculum to include AI, coding, journalism from September 2025

Inside FG’s plan to list power assets on NGX

How public exam bodies can win back public trust

Five directors to pocket bulk of N37bn Providus-Unity payout

Diaspora Nigerians tap state-backed mortgage loans

Nigeria risks missing broadband goal as reach crawls at 48%

Health care critical part of national security, says Aigbogun

NEW TELEGRAPH

Insecurity: Tinubu Calls On Govs To Work On Creation Of State Police

Crypto Currency: Senate, SIBAN Collaborate On Legal Framework

Wike Withdraws Park Licences, Begins Fresh Screening Of Operators

I Appointed You On Merit, Diri Tells New Bayelsa HoS

Tinubu Orders Compulsory Health Insurance Implementation Across MDAs

Were Working For Nigerians To Vote Anywhere In The Country INEC

FGs N20.59trn Non-Oil Revenue In 8-Month Strongest Fiscal Performance In History Presidency

Wike Hits Kingibe, Says Grammar Without Performance Meaningless

Shettima Calls For Measures To Reduce Road Crash Fatalities

LG Chairmen Critical To Grassroots Devt Abbas

Benin Residents Count Losses As Ossiomo Power Outage Enters Fourth Day

Revenue Growth Must Translate To Real Devt For Nigerians Obi

Reforms: Nigeria Regains Global Respect In Two Years Tinubu

BLUEPRINT

Your jobs not threatened by AI, NASS assures Verbatim reporters

FCTA demolishes Boulevard Park over policy violations

Bye-election loss exposes Gov Dauda leadership failures, Says Kaura resident

At biennial conference, Medical women endorse Daravit Woman supplement

Plateau: 300 displaced, 30 houses burnt in Quaan-Pan attacks Official

Nigerias non-oil revenues power strongest fiscal performance in recent history Presidency

Ex-wife calls out Reno Omokri for abandoning son

Bayelsa Queens reach WAFU B Womens Champions League final

LG polls: APC threatens litigation over TSIECs fees imposition on candidates

2026 Ekiti governorship election: Oyebanji sues for peace among residents in a statewide broadcast

CVR/2nd week:2,532,062 Nigerians pre-register online

                               

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