Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Diddy begs judge to spend his four-year sentence at another prison

On Trump’s orders, 200 troops from Texas arrive in Illinois

Only strong cybersecurity can safeguard Nigeria’s digital future, says Routelink CEO Femi Adeoti

2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Lookman, others arrive camp for Lesotho, Benin ties

Gunshots fired at Ecuador president’s motorcade

FG to reduce debt service burden through refinancing

Breaking: Minister Uche Nnaji resigns amid certificate forgery allegations

Why I decided to bow out of INEC Yakubu

No more budget extensions, says Edun

UNIZIK: Coalition wants Tinubus intervention in new VC selection

2027: ADC ll put integrity on the ballot, Mark tells political class

Eko DisCo registers Excel Electricity Distribution Company as 100% subsidiary

Coalition seeks Tinubus intervention in UNIZIK VC selection process

Tinubu accepts Yakubus exit as INEC chair, honours him with national award

Bill on withdrawal of convicts passport for 10 years scales second reading

NLC faults Shettima for allegedly shielding Dangote from Labour laws

Dont compromise your office for personal gains CJN tells CCT Chairman

2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Lookman, others arrive camp for Lesotho, Benin ties

Nigeria, Qatar deepen ties to combat drug trafficking

Nigerias non-interest capital market hits N1.6trn SEC

Immigration officers wife kidnapped in Lagos

NNPCL has responded to queries on unaccounted N210trn Senate

PUNCH

Tinubu axes two N’Assembly bills over policy clash

Countdown to 2027: Tinubu to pick new INEC chair this week

UPDATED: New acting INEC chair takes over

Two teenagers killed as robbers attack Lagos barber shop

NDLEA arrests 54 suspects, destroys 66kg skunk cannabis

Army condemns officer’s killing by wife in A’Ibom

One arrested as police dismantle Gombe kidnap syndicate

Natasha attends Senate plenary after suspension

Things to know about new acting INEC chair, May Agbamuche-Mbu

BBNaija S10 winner Imisi recieves ₦80m cash, Innoson SUV

NNPCL demanded more time to clarify unaccounted 210trn Senate

CBN reaffirms commitment to monetary stability

NDDC told to embrace innovation

Passenger surge drives N1.95bn NRC revenue jump in Q1

FG to get $500m AfDB loan before year-end

Tinubu seeks $2.3bn external loan to cover 2025 budget deficit, others

FG urged to match food security policies with action

FG seeks $2bn from China for power grid

EU set to introduce fingerprint, facial scans at borders

Tinubu approves N4tn bond to clear GenCos debts Power minister

Tax hike could deter foreign investors Economists

Seplat, Mansard lead rally as NGX adds N786bn

Solar panel importation hits N242.68bn

NDPHC explains fresh Alaoji plant revival delay

Experts rally to boost agricultural productivity

THISDAY

There Was No First World War’, Sen Jimoh Ibrahim Challenges Historical Record at UN Conference in Turkey

Tinubu Seeks House’ Approval of $2.34bn External Borrowing

ACF BoT Chair Condemns Alleged Deliberate Sabotage of Dangote Refinery

Tinubu Seeks House Approval of $2.34bn External Borrowing

ACF BoT Chair Condemns Alleged Deliberate Sabotage of Dangote Refinery

Tinubu Withholds Assent to Two Bills Over Fiscal Risks, Approves Two Police Laws

Tinubu Accepts Mahmood Yakubus Departure As INEC Chairman

Nigeria Asks for Fairness, Inclusivity in Position Sharing Among ECOWAS States

Forensic Analysis of Emefieles iPhone, WhatsApp Chats Stalled Amid EFCC Defence Dispute

House of Reps Member Condemns Bandit Attack on Kwara Community

INEC Chairman, Yakubu Steps Down, Hands Over to Agbamuche

SUN       

Tinubu seeks House approval for fresh $2.3bn foreign loans

RMAFC creates independent data source to bridge solid mineral revenue gap

Tax reform: 98% workers exempted from tax

Benue govt tasks development partners on use of social register

Court remands suspected thug over murder of Osun APC chieftain

NUJ condemns rising police harassment of journalists

FG unveils North Central development roadmap in Lafia

Wike launches massive overhaul of 73 Abuja schools

Senate: NNPC Ltd has responded to N210 trillion audit query

Customs arrests 4 suspects with N1.18b smuggled contraband in Oyo, Ondo, Ogun

Northern Elders Forum establishes NNEDC with $10bn pledges

Edo: Okpebholo pledges partnership with NUJ for rapid infrastructure development

Army chief Oluyede seeks media support to combat terrorism, banditry

INEC boss Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche, proceeds on terminal leave

Reps begin probe of cryptocurrency, POS operations

Famers-herders deadly crisis: Bauchi revokes land allocations in Alia, Yautere Grazing Reserves

2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana suffer setback ahead of final games

WCQ: Broos highlights Bafana Bafana advantage over Nigeria, Benin Republic ahead final rounds

Many BBNaija winners end up looking extremely broke Deji Adeyanju

Boko Haram unleashed mass killings under religious puritanism Former CDS

GUARDIAN    

Pope Leo to make first papal trip to Turkey, Lebanon

Benin palace rejects ‘Iyaloja’ title in Edo markets

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Senate advances bill to revoke passports of Nigerians convicted abroad

FG to harmonise policies for unified national broadband market

Nigerian minister resigns after university certificate controversy

Tinubu tasks accountants on transparency, seeks govt, professional collaboration

Customs arrests four suspected smugglers, intercepts N1.18b contraband
Emefiele’s $4.5b fraud case: EFCC, defence clash over examination procedure

Nigeria finishes fourth at Abia Para Badminton tourney

FG withdraws NYCN registration, dissolves leadership over 18yrs crisis

Gun-toting thugs, security operatives harass reporters at Lagos SWAN congress

Natashas return as a test of democracy, representation, limits of Senate power

Emefieles $4.5b fraud case: EFCC, defence clash over examination procedure

Food production costs rise 36% in 2025 Report

Nigeria seeks repatriation of sick cleric from Benin

How one iPhone exposed gang behind UK-China phone smuggling

Nigerian Railway posts N1.95b passenger revenue in Q1 2025

BBNaija: Dede counters Delta governors aide, says Imisi deserves to win

Mahmood Yakubu steps down as INEC chairman

Tinubu seeks $2.3b external loan for budget deficit, debt refinancing

WTO hikes 2025 trade growth outlook amid impacts of tariff in 2026

FG to harmonise state, federal policies for national broadband Minister

AfDB approves $500m budget support loan to Nigeria pending board clearance

UI don cautions govt, others on health implications of air pollution

Amnesty International urges probe of killings, rights abuses in Nigerias Southeast

Tinubu withholds assent to two bills, cites fiscal loopholes, policy conflicts

PDP suspends secretary in Kaduna over anti-party activities

UK fintech SendOva launches digital remittance service for Nigeria

FRSC to launch upgraded drivers licence, number plate system

Sanwo-Olu to unveil 420 new housing units in Badagary

FG approves Ekiti cargo airport for commercial flight operations

Three injured in multiple auto crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Indian police hunt Nigerian in killing of compatriot

LEADERSHIP

Rent Crisis Hits Kaduna Residents

Reps To Probe Civil Servants’ Tax Deduction, Charges, FCCPC’s Contentious Regulations

Asaba Massacre: Asaba People Deserve Formal Apology, Says Asagba

NNPCL Responded To Queries On Unaccounted N210trn – Senate

New Tax Law Exempts Most Workers From ‘Pay As You Earn’– Oyedele

Reactions As Tinubu Seeks Fresh $2.84bn Foreign Loan

2027: Group Says Hashim Olawepo Northern Christian’s Best Bet

Don’t Meddle In Nigeria’s Elections, Group Cautions EU, Others

ADC Can’t Afford To Fail, David Mark Tells Members

We Must Finalise Electoral Reforms Well Ahead Of 2027 – Speaker Abbas

Senior Lawyer Dismisses Fresh Suit To Bar Jonathan From 2027 Race

House Of Reps Set To Debate Nnamdi Kanu’s Medical Condition

Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of New NERC Chairman

Tinubu Confers National Honour On Ex-INEC Chair Yakubu, Accepts His Exit

Senate Approves 10-yr Passport Ban For Nigerians Convicted Abroad

Emefiele Trial: EFCC, Defence Disagree Over Forensic Examination Of Evidence

Oba Of Benin Queries Iyaloja Designation In Benin Tradition

Army Officer Dies From Burns After Wife Sets Him Ablaze In Akwa Ibom

Tinubu Seeks Reps’ Approval For $2.347bn External Borrowing, $500m Sovereign Sukuk

Nigeria, Qatar Strengthen Partnership Against Illicit Drug Trafficking

My Return To Senate A Testament To People’s Resilience, Says Senator Natasha

BBNaija S10: Winner Imisi Receives ₦80m Cash, Brand New Innoson-made SUV

JUST-IN: SSANU, NASU To Stage Nationwide Protests October 9

Tinubu Declines Assent To 2 Bills Over Fiscal, Policy Concerns

Senate ‘ll Remain Open, Accountable, Responsive, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

FIFA Reveals $1bn Investment In Africa’s Football

Alleged Genocide: US Lawmaker Urges Trump To Designate Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’

Kogi Central Senator Natasha Attends Senate Plenary After 6-month Suspension

Lagos Tops As States Generate ₦3.6trn In NBS 2024 IGR Report

Nigeria, SSA Face Urgent Jobs Crisis As World Bank Warns Of 600m New Workers

DAILY TIMES

Rainfed wheat to boost production, cut import bills Agric minister

Deputy Speaker pushes for consensus on constitution review, women inclusion, LG autonomy

No state has backpedaled on power reforms, says FOCPEN

PANDEF Tasks FG on Infrastructure, Commends Stakeholders for Restoring Democracy in Rivers

Retired Air Vice Marshal dies onboard British Airways flight

Abuja Estate Feud: FCDA, FCT Ministers Delay Stalls River Park Case

Tinubu returns to Abuja after 10-day working visit to Lagos

Tinubu, PDP commend Okpebholos road projects in Edo

NUPENG declares Oshiomhole persona non grata over remarks on PENGASSAN strike

Ex-Guber Aspirant Condoles Yilwatda, Says Nigeria Exiting Hardship

Ohanaeze: Demolitions at Trade Fair Complex designed to force Igbos out of Lagos

NATION         

Eleven things to know about new acting INEC chair May Agbamuche-Mbu

Senate proposes 10-year passport ban on Nigerians convicted abroad

1,374 students benefit as Kunle Buraimoh Foundation donates learning materials to Osun schools

BevAgro drives green revolution in Nigerias food system with solar-powered EV network

How my father influenced my fear of failure, by Spyro

BBNaija season 10 winner Imisi ends friendship with Faith over false claims, disrespect

98% of Nigerian workers to be exempted from PAYE tax from January 2026 Oyedele

Niger raises teachers retirement age to 65, announces N20,000 wage award

Osun 2026: Omisore declares governorship ambition, says APC has 100% chance of winning

FCCPC warns against chemically ripened fruits, adulterated food

DAILY TRUST

Tinubu urged to crush Oil Cartels Sabotaging Local Refining

BREAKING: Minister who forged certificates resigns

Tinubu: Yakubu conducted free and fair elections

Who are you’ Umahi, ARISE TV anchor locked in bitter exchange on live TV

Tinubu Accepts INEC Chairmans Departure, confers him with CON

Who Makes the Best Super Clone Rolex Top Trusted Websites to Buy Super Clone Watches

Governor Yahaya donates N20m to victims of Gombe Varsity fire incident

Over 33m Nigerians facing acute food insecurity Akpabio

Osun LG funds: Supreme Court reserves judgement in suit against AGF

Tinubu seeks fresh $2.35bn external loan, $500m Sovereign Sukuk

Mahmood Yakubu bows out as INEC chair, hands over to Agbamuche

2027: SAN describes Suit to bar Jonathan as abuse of court process

Natasha resumes at plenary after suspension

Dont rely on AI, medical council warns doctors

Ex-Edo senator, Uzamere, resigns from PDP

PHOTO: Media, Business executives meet at Nigerian Economic Summit

Kano Doubles IGR, Emerging Among Nigerias Fastest-Growing Revenue States in 2024

2027: ADC leaders in closed-door meeting

How policemen stood when soldiers fled Boko Haram battle in Borno

AUTHORITY

Wike flags off rehabilitation of 15 km old Keffi -Dei-Dei road

League of Anambra Professionals unveils scholarship for indigent students

Nigeria @ 65: Its been motion without movement Adebayo

Democracy Is About Choice, Not Coronation

ALLEGED CERTIFICATE FORGERY: Enugu Govt architect of blackmail against me Uche Nnaji

Kalu urges stakeholders to support constitutional reforms

Reps to regulate cryptocurrency, POS transactions

BUSINESSDAY

FG secured over $2 billion loan in two years to boost electricity supply – Adelabu

CBN lowering of interest rate premature, says Sanusi

Senate moves to sanction Nigerians convicted abroad, withdraw passports for 10 years

Nigeria records higher food output, lower prices in 2025 – Report

How unsuccessful peace deals fuel banditry in Northern Nigeria — Report

Certificate scandal: Nnaji resigns as minister, claims political witch-hunting

Northern Nigeria’s agriculture revival key to beating country-wide hunger

Nigerians to feel impact of new tax laws beginning January 2026 – Oyedele

Nigerian promoter Adamu plots Anthony Joshua vs Martin Bakole bout in Nigeria

Respect for contracts, stable politics vital to attract infrastructure investors – stakeholders

Tinubu aides blast US congressman over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria

World Cup Qualifier: 18 players arrive Super Eagles camp ahead of Lesotho showdown

May Agbamuche-Mbu is Nigeria’s first female INEC chairman — even if temporarily

NNPC Retail loss, concern to Senate – Wadada

NEW TELEGRAPH

Akpabio: Over 30m Nigerians Face Acute Food Insecurity

FG Steps Up Effort To Actualise Green Growth With $100m Orteva Carbon Project

NNPC Has Responded To Queries On Unaccounted N210trn Wadada

My Report Card As INEC Chairman Yakubu

Tinubu Accepts INEC Chair Yakubus Departure, Confers Natl Honour On Him

Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval For $2.3bn, $500m Borrowing

Abbas Swears In 3 New Reps, Two Absent

I Receive Death Threats From Unknown Persons Oyedele

Dangote Refinery Commends Tinubu, Security Chiefs, Ministers For Averting PENGASSAN Disruption

Customs Seizes N1.19bn Vehicles, Expired Drugs, Rice In SWest

Reps To Debate Medical Intervention For IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu

2027: ADC NWC Sets Up Rebranding Cttee

2026: Omisore Declares Intention To Run For Osun Governorship Seat

Sanwo-Olu Signs MoU With BOI To Deepen Safety Culture In Lagos

UNILORIN Inducts 35 New Veterinary Doctors

Gov Aliyu Charges 483 New Police Constables To Uphold Ethics, Integrity

NIPR Trains Zamfara LG Information Officers On Modern Information Mgt

FG Tasks Stakeholders On Increased Investment In Nigerias Creative Economy

Nigeria Spent $1.82bn On Petrochemical Imports in 2024 ARDA

Dangote Refinery Commends Tinubu, Security Chiefs, Ministers For Averting PENGASSAN Disruption

Electoral, Security, Economic Reforms Our Priority Abbas

Agbamuche-Mbu Replaces Yakubu As INEC Chairman

JUST-IN: Mahmood Yakubu Steps Down As INEC Chairman

98% Of Workers Exempted From Tax Payment Oyedele

CBN To Nigerians: Policies, Reforms Will Bring Price, Monetary Stability

BLUEPRINT 

With N1.6trn valuation, SEC, stakeholders eye increased non-interest investments

DisCos rake in N564.71bn revenue in Q2 2025 Report

World smoking rates decline, e-cigarette use raises fresh concerns WHO

Well sustain Naira-For-Crude agreement, Lokpobiri assures

Full List: 18 Super Eagles in South Africa camp ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

SWAN @60: LOC visits Montage Africa Group, Wells Carlton Hotel, seeks strategic partnerships

Breaking: Tinubu bestows national honour CON on outgoing INEC chairman

Council inducts 35UNILORINgraduates into veterinary medicine

Rain-fed wheat will boost production, strengthen farmers incomes Kyari

IHR hails Tinubu on reduced hajj fare, seeks N1,000/$1 exchange rate

Forgery scandal: Carry your cross, Enugu govt tells Minister Nnaji

Constitution review: To what end is this endless amendment

Lagos/Calabar Coastal road: Group accuses PDP chieftain of misrepresenting facts

Tinubu declines assent to transport technology, library trust fund bills

NNPCL has responded to queries on unaccounted N210 trillion Senate

Coalition of Yoruba students accuse PENGASSAN, NUPENG, others of sabotaging Dangote refinery

Witheld LG funds: Supreme Court reserves judgment in Osun, FG legal brawl

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for $2.3bn, $500m borrowing, debt refinancing

                             

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