Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN    

Osimhen’s hat-trick fires Nigeria to playoff spot in 4-0 drubbing of Benin

FG, GenCos finalise framework to reduce N4tr power sector debt

FG revises admission policy, removes maths requirement for arts students

Lagbaja posthumously inducted into US Army War College Hall of Fame

Reps panel rejects N1b capital base for crypto service operators

FG increases annual admission into varsities, others from 750,000 to 1 million

Court dismisses DSS bid to re-present rejected exhibits against Dasuki

Court strikes out EFCC appeal challenging acquittal of ex-NIMASA official

FG cracks down on unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners

Customs recruitment: HURIWA alleges Igbo marginalisation, demands transparency

Senate seeks repatriation of Nigerian women, children from Libyan prisons

TCN repairs: Power outage hits Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe

NERC releases September factsheet on power plant performance

ADC rejects Nov 2026 date for 2027 elections

IMF urges Nigeria to reduce debt, warns high borrowing stifles economy

Delta gov warns NYSC members against needless travels

Delta crack squad arrests suspected drug dealers, rescues kidnap victim

Marwa calls for global unity against criminal drug networks

Late boxer Obisia Nwakpa still unburied, widow seeks support

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for Prof. Amupitan as INEC chairman

Keyamo to Mbah: APC, natural home for your vision

35% of Nigerian women experience physical, sexual, economic abuses Group

INEC delivers non-sensitive materials ahead of Anambra governorship election

Shell approves HI offshore gas project to boost Nigeria LNG supply

Protests force prison transfer of UK woman held in Iran

Shells $2b gas project boosts Nigerias upstream investments past $8b under Tinubu

NASS proposes optional use of PVCs, more identification options for elections

70% of women on death row in Nigeria are mothers Study

Lagos to enforce crackdown on illegal land reclamation from Oct 15

PDP Reps caucus raises concern over court rulings affecting party convention

PUNCH

Tinubu urges Senate to confirm Amupitan as INEC chair

BREAKING: Osimhen shines in 4-0 rout of Benin to raise W’Cup hope

[UPDATED] Admissions: Mathematics no longer compulsory for Arts students, says FG

IMF revises Nigeria’s growth upward on oil gains, trade resilience

Abducted woman rescued in Delta forest

NLC convenes emergency meeting as ASUU continues strike

Why I was absent at council of state meeting – Wike

FG urged to monetise oil, gas reserves before demand peaks

EU, Nigeria seal N320bn credit deal for agriculture boost

NERC probes DisCos as 38 electricity workers die on duty

Minister, NAICOM advocate insurance to tackle climate risks

IMF, World Bank meetings overshadowed by Trumps new tariff threats

NGX opens week with N465bn gain on insurance, industrial rally

Group warns against allocation, conversion of Abuja green areas

Nigerias crude output drops to 1.39 mbpd in September Report

OPEC forecasts gasoline-led rise in 2026 oil demand

Lagos nears final stage of 6,000 km fibre rollout

NCAA warns airlines delaying refunds

Monopoly claims can discourage investment Dangote

Cooking gas: FG fumes as marketers hike Dangotes cheap LPG prices

THISDAY

House Set to Intervene In FG, ASUU Face-off

Despite Elevated Provisioning, 9 Banks Declare N180.96trn Assets in H1

Banks Turn to CBN for Risk-free Returns, Deposit Hits N58trn

Report: 42% of Informal Sector Can’t Survive Monthly Without Income

Designate Stolen Minerals Resources International Crime, Tinubu Tells ECOWAS

UBEC: Over 200,000 Teachers Benefit from JICA Grants

Shettima: Nigeria Unlocking $410bn Investment To Become Africas Renewable Energy Hub

Nigeria Calls for Shared Global Effort to Accelerate Womens Devt at Beijing Forum

Shell, Sunlink Take FID on 350m scuf/d HI Offshore Gas Devt Project

I Appealed to Buhari, Tinubu to Pardon Maryam Sanda, Father-in-Law Reveals

PDP Loses Another Senator As Bauchi Norths Kaila Defects to APC

Tinubu Seeks Senates Confirmation of Amupitan As New INEC Chairman, Omidiran for FCC Chair

NationalAssembly Accused of Violating Supreme Court Judgment with Central Gaming Bill

Nigeria Secures Second Major Gas Investment In 18 months With Shells $2bn Offshore Gas Project

Alleged Forged NYSC Certificate: Group Urges Tinubu to Disregard Calls to Shield Tunji-Ojo

CBNs Stability Agenda Reassures Investors, Businesses

NDDC Staff Urged to Imbibe Ethics, Accountability for Effectiveness

Court Sets Aside EFCC Forfeiture Order on Isa Funtuas Properties

At IMF/World Bank Meetings, Jimoh Ibrahim Says Tinubu Will Not Compromise on Nigerias Sovereignty

Suspects in Attempted Vandalism of Power Assets in Jos Arrested

NERC: 38 Nigerians Killed, 19 Injured in 60 Electricity-related Incidents in Q2 2025

Operators: Despite 1.8m Tons Annual Consumption Volume, Nigerias LPG Consumption Still Below Target

Nigeria, Benin Republic in Winner-Takes-All Final Battle in Uyo

Mental Illness: 50m Nigerians Affected, 75% Untreated, Say Psychiatrists

Religious Leaders Reject US Claim of Genocide Against Nigerian Christians

Rewane: Nigerias Economic Recovery Tangible, Rooted in Fiscal Consolidation, Sectoral Resilience

VANGUARD

FG announces 2025 Zuma International Film Festival

2026 WCQ: Nigeria heads to playoffs after 4-0 victory over Benin

FG reaffirms commitment to promoting girl-child education

Court adjourns hearing on Osun LG tenure crisis to November

Nigeria should transform ‘japa’ syndrome to money spinning industry – Don

Rising fire disasters: FG launches nationwide audit of public, private buildings

Tinubu pledges inclusive economy for all Nigerians

Senate moves to curb human trafficking, rights abuses against Nigerians in Libya

Alleged Christian genocide: Senate sets up ad-hoc committee on position paper

2026 World Cup Playoffs: Likely teams Nigeria will meet, dates, format, venue

Senate seeks rescue of Nigerian women, children in Libyan prisons

Northern minorities urge Nigerians to avoid ethnic bias over Amupitans appointment

NLC draws battle line with FG over education crisis

2026 WCQ: Nigeria heads to playoffs after 4-0 victory over Benin

South Africa beat Rwanda 3-0 to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Abia concludes deal to acquire 60% Stake in EEDC, set to take over in six months

U.S Army War College inducts late Gen. Lagbaja in International Hall of Fame

Ndigbo World Union, NANS declare support for Sowores planned Free Kanu march

North West, South West lead in Tinubus ministerial appointments FCC boss

Defections: We warned Nigerians about APCs one-party state agenda Wabara

FG signs $500m renewable energy deals with states, Netherlands

Tinubu scales up solid minerals devt with 1trn investment, as sector generates 38bn in 2024

Lagos govt denies role in FESTAC demolitions

PDP Crisis: Drama as court shifts hearing of anti-convention suit till Thursday

Senate moves to curb human trafficking, rights abuses against Nigerians in Libya

Nigerias youth unemployment rises to 6.5% ILOs

Ive never heard any wealthy person say Money na Water Businessman Cosmas Maduka

Nigeria unlocking $410bn investment to become Africas renewable energy hub Shettima

FIRS engages citizens on tax reform as NRS transition nears

Lagos Govt demolishes over 15 buildings on FESTAC 6th avenue

Police foil kidnapping attempt at Kubwa Forest after shootout

FG welcomes SHELLs $2billion investment for new offshore project in Nigeria

I didnt nominate anyone for INEC chairmanship Wike

Alleged sexual harassment: Suspended UNICAL Don knows fate Nov 17

LEADERSHIP

‘I’m Not Sure I’ll Make Heaven,’ Says Trump As He Reflects On Middle East Peace Efforts

Cardoso Projects Nigeria’s Trade Surplus At 6% Of GDP

Federal Government Projects Mining To Rival Oil’s Contribution To GDP In 10 Years

Federal Government, GenCos Seal Framework For ₦4tn Power Sector Debt Repayment Plan

Bafana Bafana Secure World Cup Spot With Impressive Victory Over Rwanda

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Miss Automatic World Cup Spot Despite Thrashing Benin 4-0

PDP Crisis Worsens As National Chairman, Legal Adviser Disagree In Open Court

Wike Denies Rift With Tinubu, Explains Absence From Council Of State Meeting

JUST-IN: Federal Government Overhauls Tertiary Admissions, Says Maths Not Compulsory For Arts Students

Okpebholo Threatens To Send Out Commissioners Without Tinubu Cap From SEC Meeting

‘Vengeance Can’t Bring Back My Son’, Father-in-Law Backs Tinubu’s Pardon For Maryam Sanda

PICTORIAL: Nenadi Absent As Abure, Factional Secretary Represent Labour Party At INEC Meeting

Reps Want Emefiele’s Forfeited Abuja Duplexes Allocated To Low-income Earners, IDPs

‘I Was Called Names For Joining APC’, Orji Kalu Taunts Critics, Says Party Ready To Sweep 2027 Polls

Strike: Reps To Intervene In ASUU-Federal Government Dispute

Madagascar President Flees As Soldiers Join Anti-Government Protests

PDP Postpones NEC Meeting Indefinitely Amid Fresh Wave Of Defections

INEC Acting Chairperson Agbamuche-Mbu Meets Political Party Leaders

Edo Assembly Service Commission Probes House Clerk Over Alleged Age Falsification

Shell’s $2bn Gas Project Proof Nigeria Is Open For Business — Tinubu

DAILY TIMES

Kalu: Fewer than 200 women have served in Nigerias parliament in 60 years

You cant police hunger, Amaechi blasts Tinubu-led government

NASS proposes November 2026 for presidential, governorship elections

No judge will live in rented quarters by 2027 Wike

Innoson to build CNG assembly plant in Bayelsa

Tinubus clemency reduces kidnap kingpin Kelvin Oniarahs sentence to 13 years

NATION         

Cybercrime: Court orders deportation of 59 convicted foreign hackers

FG drops mathematics requirement for arts, humanities admissions into tertiary institutions

Fed Govt launches farmers soil health scheme

BREAKING: Osimhen scores hat-trick as Nigeria beat Benin 40 in World Cup Qualifier

Alleged sexual harassment: Suspended UNICAL Prof knows fate November 17

Nine kidnap victims rescued in Kwara as Army intensifies onslaughts

Okpebholo charges Commissioners to wear Asiwaju mandate cap

No cause for alarm, HIV care uninterrupted IHVN tells Nigerians

Rivers Assembly applauds Tinubu for granting pardon to Saro-Wiwa, others

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to data-driven cancer control

Customs seals petrol station, intercepts 49,500 litres of petrol in Lagos, Ogun

Late Army Chief Lagbaja inducted into US Army hall of fame

I appealed to Buhari to pardon Maryam Sanda Father-in-law

FUOYE NANS sues for peace as VC resumes after leave

FG, UNDP launch net zero nature positive initiative to drive climate action, ecosystem restoration

Wike to critics: I did not nominate anybody for INEC top job

Security expert defends Tinubus presidential pardon, cites national interest, prison overcrowding

Senate seeks repatriation of Nigerian women, children from Libyan prisons

Fed govt implementing national policy on gender in basic education minister

FG announces FID for Shell $2b OML 144 project

New revenue formula to empower states, LGs, says RMAFC chairman

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Senate to screen Amupitan for INEC chairman appointment Wednesday

Oyo APC chieftain slams Makinde over comments on Lagos-Calabar highway project

Nigeria unlocking $410bn investment to lead Africas renewable energy revolution Shettima

Davido announces 5IVE tour across Nigeria

Delta police rescue kidnap victim, arrest drug barons, recover massive illicit drugs

DAILY TRUST

SAN asks NASS to strip courts of powers to declare election winners

How Nigeria can qualify for World cup via playoffs

Reps summon CBN, commercial banks over arbitrary charges

Trafficked Nigerian women giving birth in Libyan prisons – Sen. Natasha

Changes in Nigerias Financial Infrastructure

Eagles miss out on automatic World Cup qualification despite 40 win over Benin

Declare stealing of countries mineral resources international crime, Tinubu tells World leaders

SAN asks NASS to strip courts of powers to declare election winners

I appealed to Tinubu to pardon Maryam Sanda Father-in-law

Tinubu asks Senate to confirm Amupitan

Our voices will now be heard in Abuja, Enugu gov finally dumps PDP for APC

Hardship will soon be over, Shettima assures Nigerians

Tinubu seeks Senates confirmation of Amupitan as INEC chair

No FCT judge will live in rented apartment by 2027 Wike

Soldier allegedly stabs man to death in Delta

Nigeria, EU strengthen ties with N320.5bn support for agriculture

Siblings swept away by flood in Rivers

Nigerian judges admitted to international association

Trump, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey leaders sign Gaza declaration

Cameroons opposition coalition claims early victory

FG moves to empower communities to manage flood disasters

Reps ask SEC to review N1bn capital requirement for crypto operators

AUTHORITY

Prof Akinyemi advocates periodic review of antimicrobial agents used in hospitals, clinics

INEC chairman: Tinubu sends Amupitans name to Senate for confirmation

Our problem is inability of people of all tribes, religions to do things right APGA AMAC candidate

Lagos tops subnational climate governance performance rating

FG, NTGS deepen collaboration toward universal hand hygiene access in Nigeria

BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria records 4,388 weekly cyberattacks on businesses in Q1 2025 – Fagbemi

Alleged Christian killings: Senate sets up ad-hoc committee to draft position paper

Delta Govt begins reconstruction of Warri-Sapele-Benin Road to end hardship

2026 World Cup: South Africa seal spot, ending 16-year drought

NASS to conclude electoral act before December, Bamidele reveals

PDP senators shrink to 27 as APC secures two-third majority

Reps probe commercial banks over incessant, arbitrary charges

FG, GenCos seal N4trn power sector debt payment agreement

IMF notes improved revenue collection, transparency in Nigeria’s FX, reserve

FG seals $435m agreement to boost renewable energy development nationwide

NEW TELEGRAPH

SCourt Strikes Out EFCC Appeal Challenging Acquittal Of Ex-NIMASA Official

Genocide: Senate Sets Up 12-Man Committee

FCC Boss Advocates Transparent Recruitment, Stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration

Olubadan Urges Traditional Rulers To Lead By Example

FG: Mathematics No Longer Compulsory Requirement For Arts Students

Financial Literacy Is Life Skill, Says SEC DG

APM Terminals Apapa Marks 440 Days Without Injury, Strengthens Workplace Safety

Sokoto Directs LG Chairmen To Support Measles-Rubella Immunization Campaign

Senate Seeks Rescue Of 200 Nigerian Women, Children From Libyan Prisons

LP Describes Abures Invitation To INEC Meeting As Contempt Of Court

FCT Minister Urges Stakeholders To Collaborate In Fight Against Cancer

Food Security: FG Launches Nationwide Farmers Soil Health Test

Subsisting Revenue Formula Not In Sync With Fiscal Responsibility RMAFC Boss

Abbas Leads Negotiation As Reps Move To Avert ASUU Strike

Works Minister Mourns Demise Of Evangelist Uma Ukpai

IMF Raises Nigerias Economic Growth Rate Forecast To 3.9%

Climate Change, Central To Tinubus Administration FG

Imo: Police Retirees Demand Exit From Contributory Pension Scheme

Reps Okay Bill For SEast Vocational, Entrepreneurial Institute

FG Applauds Shells $2bn Final Investment Decision For New Offshore Project

ADC To NASS: Focus On Electoral, Judicial Reforms, Not Early Elections

BLUEPRINT

Breaking: Maths no longer compulsory as FG approves revised requirements for tertiary institutions admission

Nigeria unlocking $410bn investment to become Africas renewable energy hub Shettima

2027 elections: ADC cautions against proposed amendment

Alleged Christian genocide: Senate sets up ad hoc committee on position paper

Group tackles USA over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria

APC chieftain consoles former CNA over mothers demise

Cash targets return after tackling alcohol struggles

FIFA to help Gaza rebuild football infrastructure Infantino

2025: Nigeria records 4,388 cyberattacks weekly AGF

PDP: Suit seeking to stop convention gets new date as members renew hostilities

US Army war college inducts Lagbaja into hall of fame

ADC slams Atikus meeting with Adamawa stakeholders as illegitimate

2026 World Cup qualifier: Benin Republic suffers setback ahead of clash with Nigeria

Cameroon: Im the winner of the presidential election Opposition leader

Governor Aliyus multi-pronged strategy against insecurity in Sokoto state

Cape Verde make history, qualify for first-ever FIFA World Cup

Breaking: PDP sinks deeper as another Senator joins APC

Kyari cleared by court, no financial link to Hushpuppi Lawyer

Happening now: Tinubu seeks Amupitans confirmation as new INEC chairman, Omidiran, others for FCC positions

Frank: Why Trump, other world leaders should recognize Bakary as Cameroons President-elect

Federal university Lokoja to graduate 5,051 students, 35 bag first class

ASUUs struggle for dignity, not comfort Rafatu

Tinubu, CAN mourn as renowned evangelist Uma Ukpai d!es at 80

Submission of account statements a statutory requirement set by PenCom Premium Pension Limited

FCT judges to own houses before 2027 Wike

Enugu:Ex-PDP scribe Udeh-Okoye resigns from PDP,cabinet members join APC

Prioritise investment in agric valued chain, agro processing, LCCI tells FG

Rewane, others see inflation decelerate to 19.65%

Equity market opens positive note, gains N465bn

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