Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 22 September 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Trump pressures justice department to charge political enemies

Union-imposed truck charges cause fuel price hikes – Dangote

Crude supply to domestic refineries hit 67.6m barrels – FG

Multinationals drive $2bn health insurance flight from Nigeria

Insurer reports N3.14bn claims surge in H1

National mapping project on track, says Surveyor-General

Ibas rejects Assembly’s move to probe six-month spending

2027: APC, opposition list expectations for next INEC chair

UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestinian state

Soaring textbook prices spark anger as publishers smile to the bank

Flying Eagles begin World Cup prep with Chile draw

Withdraw cybercrime charges against Sowore, SERAP, Amnesty urge Tinubu

Reps deputy speaker congratulates Oluremi Tinubu on 65th birthday

FG probes outbreak of strange flesh-eating disease in Adamawa

Akpata re-elected Nigeria Cricket Federation president

FG unveils AI model for local languages

UK set to recognise Palestinian state

Nigeria needs citizens with character, not just armed soldiers Marwa

VANGUARD

Why courts are bound to decide legality of emergency rule – Falana

Miners clash claims lives in Kebbi as govt imposes curfew

China-Nigeria trade hits $15.48bn in seven months – Consul-General

No Nigerian dead or alive can say I told them I wanted third term — Obasanjo

NiMet predicts 3-day rain, thunderstorms from Monday

Ondo SUG leaders seek review of NANS JCC election process

65th birthday: Remi Tinubu, a shining jewel in Nigerias crown Gov Otu

Joanna, Kuture evicted from BBNaija season 10

2027: Tinubu govt has no clear direction Bolaji Abdullahi

2027: Power should remain in the South SNPF

River Park Estate: I Founded JonahCapital, not Ghanaians- Ogunmuyiwa replies Wike

Army denies troops involvement in Cross River communal clash

Badenoch slams UK recognition of Palestine, calls Starmers move Disastrous

Palestinian state: It will not happen Netanyahu tells western leaders

THISDAY

Families, Scholars Decry Nigerias Decline, Honor Usmans Legacy

Flybird Expands Aviation Frontier with UAV Licence

CJN Swears in 57 New SANs Sept 29 As S Court Commences New Legal Year

Where Nigeria Stands in Chinas Global Governance Initiative Amid Global Unrest

Oguns N16trn Economy and Investment Destination of Choice in Africa

Rep Dasuki Distributes Solar Tools, Machines, Grants to Over 1,500 Constituents

Remi Tinubu: A Shining Jewel in Nigerias Crown, Says Cross River Gov

Okebukola Launches New Method to Boost STEM Education

Police Dismiss Claims of Shielding FCT Motor Park Touts, Vow to Tackle Menace

Lawyer Writes CDS, Seeks Compliance With Judgment On Ex-Naval Officer

SUN

FG revokes additional 1,263 mineral licences for annual service fees default

Police arrest six over Benue tactical team attack, IGP deplys extra assets

Lagos Speaker Obasa celebrates First Lady Oluremi at 65

South East governors incapacitated, say traditional rulers; demand state police

Corruption, bad governance fundamental cause of Nigerias problem Catholic Archbishop

Adeleke commends PDP restructuring, praises peaceful ward congresses

FG worried over rising cement price, construction materials

NDLEA: Brazil returnees excrete 116 drug wraps

Remi Tinubus contributions to nation building immeasurable Gov. Otu

Ogun: APC wins councillorship by-election in Yewa South LG

CJN to swear in 57 new Senior Advocates on Sept 29

Crisis looms over ADC leadership in Sokoto

Tension in Akwa Ibom as oil communities clash over disputed forest reserve

Corrupt contractors may face EFCC, ICPC Umahi

Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road will cost N761bn, to last 100yrs Umahi

FG kick-starts process of relocating 30,000 cattle out of Abuja city

GUARDIAN

FCT minister sets early completion target for Abuja’s Northern Parkway project

Two policemen killed in fresh Kogi attack

Trump to lead tributes at memorial for conservative leader Kirk

Debt service takes 69% of 2024 revenue as FG releases budget performance

‘Our businesses are suffering’ – Bad roads cripple female traders’ livelihoods in Lagos community

RMRDC, NSCDC partner to combat illegal mining

Police smash drug syndicate, arrest armed robbery suspects in sting operations

Kidnap victim recounts ordeal, says abductors vowed to kill him

Army intensifies nationwide crackdown, arrests top gang member, foils terror plot

Police nab 6 over attack on Tactical Teams in BenueShun opposition govs harassing APC members in their states, Tinubu told

I’m no fool, I know how to get third term if I wanted — Obasanjo

Journalists attacked as EDSIEC defies court order, holds LG by-election

NNPCL trucks loading at Dangote refinnery

Ondo workers demand N256, 950 minimum wage

Falana asks court to decide legality of Rivers emergency rule

FG revokes 1,263 mineral licenses over annual service fees default

Remi Tinubu@65: Shettima, Apkabio, Otu, others hail first lady for humanitarian work

Shuaib sues NIPSS for 1.1b, alleges unlawful expulsion from executive course

Cravings and More marks five years, expands Lagos branches to nine

2027: Kwankwasos return to APC will guarantee Tinubus reelection

Beyond the gallery: how Sterling is making art accessible for Nigerians

Kwara to capture transporters data for identification, policy planning

UNGA 2025: FG activates empowerment of 10m women

Badagry-West LCDA vice chairman Nutayi dies weeks into tenure

Omokri urges Nigerians to study Obasanjos life for wisdom, longevity

Police arrest six in Benue after deadly attack on tactical teams

Two more Katsina LGAs enter into peace deal with bandits

LEADERSHIP

Israel Kicks As UK, Canada, Australia Accord Palestinian State Formal Recognition

Tinubu Promises Drones, New Battalion To Support Fight Against Banditry In Katsina

Insecurity, Corruption Threatening Nigeria’s Stability — Catholic Bishops

CJN To Inaugurate 57 New SANs September 29

Tinubu To Declare 2025 Editors Annual Conference Open In Abuja

Nigeria Spends 69% Of 2024 Revenues On Debt Service — Budget Office

Again, Federal Government Revokes 1,263 Mineral Licences Over Unpaid Fees

NATION

UNIMED confirms hike in school fees, says increase affects only new students

Ooni, Ile-Ife residents clash over alleged extortion for Olojo festival levy

Expert urges AI integration in African governance systems

BREAKING: Kuture evicted from BBNaija season 10

NGO publishes suicide prevention bill in Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, pidgin

BREAKING: Joanna evicted from BBNaija season 10

Nine ways to celebrate a friend without breaking the bank

Mosan-Okunola LCDA chairman distributes notebooks, renovates schools as pupils resume

CSOs laud Dangote refinery for lowering price of petrol

National Library secures full accreditation for CALIM to run diploma programme

Reps hold national public hearing on constitution review Monday

DAILY TIMES

Nigeria Needs State Police for Better Security Response Deputy Speaker Kalu

106 Nigerians Arrested For Drug Offences In India -Report

Shettima leads Nigerias delegation to 80th UN General Assembly

Troops of 3 Division JTFO arrest 15 militias

Peace Corps boss urges non-state actors to lay down arms, embrace dialogue

Edo NLC Caretaker Committee Not Against State Government, Says Igbafen

Hall Makes History as Kenya Dominates Track at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Maresca Defends Players as Arsenal Faces Boardroom Exit, Injury Updates Hit EPL

BBNaijas Vee Sparks Debate with Dating Rules and Pregnancy Fears

Adekunle Gold Reveals Pain of Rejection from Beyoncs The Lion King: The Gift Album

Kanayo O. Kanayo Sparks Nollywood Debate Over YouTube Casting and Decline of Acting Standards

River Park Estate: No amount of blackmail will save illegal structures Wike

DAILY TRUST

Officers shot dead as gunmen raid Police checkpoints in Kogi
Benue

How Officers were killed, patrol van burnt in Benue ambush

El-Rufai: Tinubu’s govt worse than any Nigerian military regime

‘It won’t happen’, Israeli PM boils over Palestinian State

El-Rufai: Tinubu’s govt worse than any Nigerian military regime

Children recently orphaned by Boko Haram return to School in Yobe

Officers shot dead as gunmen raid Police checkpoints in Kogi

FG revokes 1,263 mineral licences

UK recognises Palestine as a State

Protesting Workers Shut Down $10bn NLNG Train 7 Project

OBJ: No Nigerian, Dead Or Alive, Can Say I Called Him Over 3rd Term

Officers shot dead as gunmen raid Police checkpoints in Kogi

FG revokes 1,263 mineral licences

Rep rejects call for state police

Fubara: The church will lead me to my next journey

Families, scholars recall Yusufu Bala Usmans legacy

Withdraw charges against Sowore, SERAP, Amnesty tell Tinubu

Six arrested over killing of police officers in Benue

Inmate Dies at Delta Correctional Centre

Ex-Defence Chief: Solving Nigerias insecurity requires practical leadership

Wema Bank unveils Static Wallets, Instant Payment Settlements to Boost payment efficiency

Sokoto: ADC Faction Rejects Return of Former Chairman

2027: CPC bloc dismisses Atikus endorsement, pledges loyalty to Tinubu

AUTHORITY

ADC NWC tackles INEC over recognition of David Marks group, heads to court

Nigerians can ride speed trains in next 5 years NRC boss, Opeifa

FG commences infrastructural dev of Kawo grazing reserve, launches first borehole

Nigeria sodium study team expands salt-cutting drive as hypertension rates surge

NSITF explains delay inimplementingex-staffpension increase

Better Nigeria project unveiled in Abuja

Foursquare Gospel Church Hosts 12th Annual Public Lecture

Celebrating a champion of inclusion: Senator Oluremi Tinubu at 65

Nigeria needs state police to tackle security challenges- Deputy speaker Kalu

BUSINESSDAY

Nigerians in anguish over building demolition in cities

Democracy dividends: Nigerians settle for crumbs as campaign promises fail

Students take freedom to bizarre heights as immoral lifestyle rocks schools

Nigeria’s oil production meets 96% of its OPEC quota in August

Police arrest six suspects after deadly attack on tactical teams in Benue

UK to recognise Palestinian state Sunday in push for two state solution

Afreximbank’s investment arm, FEDA, posts $40 million profit in 2024

2027 presidency: If Jonathan will be saving grace for Nigeria I don’t mind – Shelle

Ademola Lookman was wrongly advised, says Atalanta coach

2027: PDP’s fortune fades in Lagos as mass exodus, unending crisis continue

Adamawa PDP gears up for 2027 elections, conducts successful LG congresses

Army breaks gunrunning syndicates in Niger Delta, arrests 35 suspects

Army denies harassment claims in Cross River communal dispute

NEW TELEGRAPH

Bagos Demands Justice, Stronger Action To End Plateau Killings

EnabuleleHails Akpatas Re-Election As Nigeria Cricket Federation President

Abbas Seeks Medical Exchanges As Cuba Strengthens Parliamentary Ties With Nigeria

UBEC ES Condoles With Victims Of Ukum School Fire Incident

YOWICAN Celebrates First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, At 65

Tinubu Inherited Frightening Road Conditions Umahi

Senator Alli Felicitates First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu At 65

NSITF To Pensioners: Verification Causing Delay In Pension Increase Implementation

NAHCON Chairman, Commissioners Depart For Saudi Arabia

NSUK Flags Off Africas First Varsity-Based Capital Market Institute

FG Revokes 1,263 Mineral Licenses Over Annual Service Fee Default

New Tax Law Crucial To Inclusive, Sustainable Growth FIRS, CSOs

BLUEPRINT

Badenoch slams Starmer over UK recognition of Palestine

UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestinian state

EPL: Martinellis late goal rescues Arsenal in draw against Manchester City

Tacha to debut beauty festival in Lagos, targets Guinness World Record

Why I will never go back to BBNaija house Seyi Awolowo

Lagos: Another top LG official d!es

Ondo workers demand N256,950 as minimum wage

Ooni visits Olubadan-designate Ladoja ahead of coronation

Drama as Nigerian pastor distributes bras, wrappers to female members over indecent dressing

When health experts converged in Abuja for universal health coverage

After resumption as Rivers governor, Fubara attends church thanksgiving

Nigerias Falconets topple Rwanda in 2026 FIFA U20 Womens World Cup qualifier in Kigali

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