Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 18 October 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

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King Charles III To Visit Pope Leo XIV Wednesday

FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N2.103trn September Revenue

2027: APC Strong Enough To Manage Defections Gov Otu

#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: US Embassy Warns Citizens Ahead Of Protest

Osun Monarch Lauds Ooni Of Ife For Promoting Unity, Peace In Yorubaland

Navy Seizes 4,000 Litres Of Gas Oil In Onslaught Against Maritime Criminality

Japa: Bayelsa Govt Employs Health Workers Round The Clock

Strike: APC Govs Call On ASUU To Embrace Dialogue

FG Begins 500,000 Hectares Dry Season Farming Initiative

Subsidy Reform Must Translate Into Grassroots Prosperity APC Govs

NAF To Shut Lagos Airport Road For Walk Exercise Saturday

FG Dismisses Report On Scrapping UTME

FG Prioritises Health Sector Finance Minister

NAF Seeks Stronger Partnership With Journalists

Police Commission Appoints DIG, Approves Promotion Of Over 481 Officers

PUNCH

Obi of Onitsha: Politicians have abandoned governance for 2027 politics

US Embassy warns citizens ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja

Alleged genocide: Why I prepared my will before coming to Nigeria — Ex-US mayor, Arnold

Seven killed as Kaduna bandits, illegal miners clash

Lagos warns against unregistered health facilities

34 Kano varsity students expelled

Court refuses police bid to stop ‘Free Nnamdi KanuNow’ protest

Nigeria missing as IMF lists Africa’s fastest-growing economies

Under pressure: Tinubu may drop controversial names from pardon list

CBN, Bank of Angola sign pact to boost bilateral financial cooperation

Marketers confirm 600m Dangote petrol lifting target

Economic stability, tax reforms to shape 2026 -Lukefield Finance CEO

Stakeholders back National Single Window to transform trade operations

Nigeria to relaunch currency trade scheme after setback CBN

FG moves to stop installation of fake CNG kits

High petrol prices persist despite cheaper crude, stronger naira

Nigerias oil output hits 454m barrels in nine months Report

FG inches closer to 15% inflation target, economists reac7

THISDAY

Citing Tenure Expiration, Osun Withdraws LG Funds Suit against CBN, AGF

FAAC Disburses N2.103tn September Allocation, N122bn Less Than August’s N2.225tn

Senate Moves to End ASUU Strike, Summons Education Minister, NUC Boss Over Funding Crisis

Obi of Onitsha to Leaders: Don’t Sacrifice Poor Nigerians in Quest for 2027

Wike Won’t Run Against Tinubu in 2027, Aide Dismisses PDP Faction’s Claim

UN: Only 23% Nigerian Women-owned Businesses Have Access to Credit

Special Seats Bill Crucial for Deepening Democracy, Say PLAC, Experts

Senate Moves to End ASUU Strike, Summons Education Minister, NUC Boss Over Funding Crisis

Obi Only Enjoying Media Publicity, He is Not Going to Contest Next Election, Says LP

2027: APC Strong Enough to Manage Defections, Expectations, Says C River Gov

FUOYE Alumni Elect New Executives, Pledge to Strengthen Engagement

NCS Warns of Fake Appointment Letters Circulating Online

NGO Unveils Project to Tackle Gender-based Violence, Promote Justice in Katsina

Amadi: PDP Destroyed Itself Because of Wikes Money, Says APC Well-Organised

MRA Condemns INECs N1.5bn Charge for Access to Voter Register

FG Pushes for Sign Languagein Schools Nationwide

Stakeholders Seek Strict Implementation of Policy on Sodium Reduction in Food Packages

NSCDC Foils Kidnap of Customs Officer, Wife, Others

GUARDIAN    

U.S . envoy dismisses Christian genocide claims in Nigeria

Bandits, illegal miners clash over gold claim 17 lives in Kaduna

I received, paid $3m into Aisha Achimugu’s company’s account– EFCC’s witness

Court rejects police bid to stop Free Nnamdi Kanu Now protest

Aliko Dangote varsity expels, suspends 46 students over exam malpractice

World Poverty Eradication Day: Kogi stakeholders call for political will to fight poverty

Experts warn as 16,000 Nigerians die by suicide annually

Nigeria Innovation Summit charts path for Africas sustainable future

Why we excluded underage UTME candidate, who scored 371, from final vetting JAMB

Saudi Arabia reduces Nigerias 2026 Hajj quota, tightens health requirements

NAFDAC reports fall in medicine imports, urges stronger local production

Kwara govt laments dearth of medical doctors

46-yr-old man arrested over viral assault video

New leadership takes over PDP in Enugu after Mbah s exit

Stakeholders want 30-year age limit for governorship, Senate seats

Bandits kill eight security personnel in Zamfara

Senegal unveils report on WWII massacre by French colonial army

Crisis rocks Delta NAWOJ over alleged diversion of governors N39m fund

VANGUARD

Trump critic John Bolton pleads not guilty to mishandling classified info

Lebanese judge grants Gaddafis son $11m bail

Father impregnates 15-yr-old daughter in Ondo

Revealed: 270 enclaves of terrorists, bandits in Nigeria

Editors shift annual conference to Nov 12-13 in Abuja

Yoruba royals split over burial traditions

Pregnant, homeless: Abandoned by Nigeria; inside the camp of Plateau’s displaced women

Mental health: Nigeria in a silent emergency – Experts

Investors eager to ve Nigeria back in the Intl Capital Market, says Uzoka-Anite

Community collaboration, key to curbing suicide, building healthy nation Expert

FAAC: FG, states, LGs Share N2.103trn as September revenue

Lagos declares war on drug abuse, suicide among youths Ogunlende

Nnamdi Kanu: US warns citizens ahead of planned protest in Abuja

Alleged NYSC certificate row: CSO urges Tinubu to allow transparent probe

2027: Report of PDP faction pushing Wike to run against Tinubu is fake Aide

Residents protest planned demolition of Lagos market

ASUU Strike: Senate wades in, meets Education Minister Tuesday

FIFA ranking: Super Eagles back in Africas top 5, rise to 41st in world

Police apprehend Lagos car theft syndicate, recover guns

LG Funds: Osun applies to withdraw suit against CBN, AGoF

2027: Plateau APC unanimously endorses Tinubu, rejects Mutfwangs alleged move to join party

NUPRC opposes establishment of oil, gas decommissioning commission

Insecurity: Governor Lawal meets Ulamas, seeks prayers for peace

Demolished Police duplexes: Wike outraged over arrest of FCTA officials

Nigerias total fertility rate drops to 4.8 per woman in five years NDHS

Obi of Onitsha laments rising poverty, insecurity in Nigeria

Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president

How poverty aids suicide in Nigeria Psychiatrist

Soludos security reforms restore life to long-abandoned communities

APC governors back President Tinubus renewed hope agenda

Democracy: Peter Obi visits Commonwealth Headquarters in London

LEADERSHIP

Trump Speaks On Zelensky’s ‘Very Stylish’ Jacket During White House Meeting

Gunmen Kill 2 Policemen In Kaduna Daring Attack

ASUU Strike: Senate Wades In, Meets Education Minister Tuesday

Lagos Police Arrest 4 Notorious Armed Robbers Linked To Inter-States Car Theft

2027: Fear Of Omo-Agege Made Delta APC To Hurriedly Endorse Oborevwori — Okoh

How Nigeria Qualified For CAF Africa Playoffs From The Most Competitive Group

‘I’m Open To Being A Second Wife,’ Tiwa Savage Opens Up On Marriage

FAAC Disburses N2.103trn To Federal, State, Local Governments As September Allocations

Boko Haram Kills More Muslims Than Christians In Nigeria, Says US Envoy

FIFA Rankings: Nigeria Breaks Into World’s Top 50, Now 41st Globally

2027: Wike Won’t Contest, He’s For Tinubu Till 2031 — Aide

Demolished Estate: Wike Condemns Police Defiance, Vows To Uphold Building Regulations

JUST-IN: Court Declines Police Bid To Stop ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu Now’ Protest

JUST-IN: Court Stops CAC, Youth Ministry From Deregistering NYCN

Kano Government Drags Ganduje, Others To Court Over Alleged ₦4.4bn Diversion

DAILY TIMES

Amupitans INEC Chairmanship: A new dawn amid reform, trust, and political intrigue

Saudi Arabia cuts Nigerias 2026 Hajj quota to 66,910 over underutilisation NAHCON

Senate steps down Electoral Act Amendment Bill for wider consultation

Zamfara APC commends chieftain for philanthropy

APC governors meet in Kebbi Friday

Kano files fresh charge against Ganduje over alleged diversion of Dala Inland Dry Port shares

Reps hold public hearing on bill to establish oil and gas decommissioning commission

Vanishing Voices: The Fight to Preserve Nigerias Indigenous Languages

NATION         

We know Boko Haram, ISIS are killing more Muslims than Christians Trumps Advisor

Withheld LG funds: Osun AG applies to withdraw suit against CBN, AG-F

Customs intercepts two diverted fuel tankers in Sokoto

Stock market sustains gain with N395bn

Nigeria to add about 130 million people by 2050, says World Bank

FAAC shares N2.103tr to FG, States, LGAs for September 2025

Metrodigital clashes with EFCC over raid, alleged rebroadcast of DSTV, GOTV channels

Nigerias total fertility rate drops to 4.8 per woman in five years

Nigeria poised to lead Africas economic revolution crusade Shettima

Air Peace begins monthly charter flights to Antigua, Barbados

Demolished car lot property not mine Ola of Lagos

DAILY TRUST

US Envoy shoots down Christian genocide claim, says Terrorists have killed more Muslims in Nigeria

Nigeria missing as Benin Republic, Uganda make list of fastest-growing economies in Africa

Officers shot dead inside Kaduna Police Station

Fubara: Crisis Now Over, I Hold No Grudge Against Anyone

Udenta: Defecting Governors lack courage to stand up to Tinubu

US issues security alert ahead of #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow protest

Bandits Kill 7 Villagers in Kaduna reprisal attack

Jonathan hosts Tompolo, reveals details of their discussion

Court rejects bid to stop #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow protest

Customs Intercepts 120,000 Litres of Diverted Petrol in Sokoto

FG Issues Guideline on Correct Application of National Anthem

Japa: Specialist Nurses raise alarm Amid Mass Exodus

Police nab 7 suspected robbers, recover 72 mobile phones in A/Ibom

Gombe disburses N726m to 12,101 female students

Obasanjo, Makinde, Fashola to Discuss Leadership at Ogun Symposium

African governments urged to adopt transparent tax systems

SPRiNG study reveals widespread encroachment, infrastructure decay in Nigerias grazing reserves

Those planning to rig Abia election should first Write their will Gov Otti

Kaduna Unveils Major Multi-Metallic Mineral Discovery, Launches JEMAA Resource Project

BUSINESSDAY

FG, EU deepen ties on education through €570m Erasmus+ programme

UK’s Prince Andrew to drop all royal titles following Epstein links

Explained: How Nigeria can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria to unlock more FDIs on Tinubu’s reforms – Shettima

Editors shift annual conference to Nov 12-13 in Abuja

Labour Party rifts deepen, cast shadow on Obi’s 2027 prospects

Foreign investors show strong confidence in Nigeria at World Bank/IMF meetings

Investors bet big on Nigeria’s green-energy startups

AI boom sparks billion-dollar data center race in Nigeria

Nigerian workers spend 40% of salaries on house rents – BD Poll

Tax reforms, succession plans seen shaping family businesses

AUTHORITY

Court orders service of Ottis N100b defamation suit on ex-commissioner via social media

CAN raises alarm over faith-based attacks, seeks end to insecurity

Marketing Edge: Mouka Wins Outstanding Foam Brand of the Decade

NOUN VC harps on responsible deployment of AI to advance humanity

World Food Day: FG supports smallholder farmers with inputs, attributes fall in foodstuffs to increase in local production

Livestock ministry, oneserve technology limited partner on natl digital infrastructure

NALDA partners agribusiness anchor, on Ora farm project to boost production

ADC condemns Wikes attack on Obi

                               

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