Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 22 November 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Trump gives Nov 27 deadline for Ukraine to accept plan

Trumps Threat: Ribadu meets US Defence Secretary

FG orders closure of 41 unity colleges over security concerns

No Igbo will have peace until Kanu regains freedom, Obi Cubana tells Tinubu

Plateau orders immediate closure of basic schools to avert potential threats

Bode George an outstanding politician Tinubu, Jonathan, PDP governors, others

Army repels ISWAP attack in Bama, uncovers illegal mining site in Kaduna

NANS warns FCTA against intimidating former student leader

AbdulRazaq holds security council meeting as army, police deploy new tactical teams in Kwara

I begged Bode George not to go on exile after my 2023 victory Tinubu

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu moved from DSS custody to Sokoto prison

Ajaokuta iron, steel dispute: FG wins N4bn, 185,733,496 arbitration

INEC disowns letter on PDP NWC meeting, Ekiti primary postponement

Benin Artefacts: Court fixes Nov 27 to hear dispute over right of custody

Insecurity: Army dismisses viral video on planned forceful recruitment of youths

Terrorism: DSS arraigns Kuje prison, Edo banks attack mastermind

I dont own a house, but Ive built for others, says Evangelist Obi on his philanthropy mission

Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue six children in Benue

FG names 2Face Idibia national fire safety ambassador

Arsenal defender Gabriel faces weeks on sidelines

Indian fighter jet crashes at Dubai Air Show, pilot dead

Benue Police smash criminal hideout, rescue six children in separate operations

Just in: Police debunk alleged abduction of students in Nasarawa

Niger introduces taxes on cigarettes, alcohol, other imports

Northern governors call for swift, safe rescue of abducted Niger pupils

Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at G20 summit

First Lady urges youths to be creative, take charge of their environment

Nnamdi Kanu: You wont get 10k votes in South-East-Cubana Chief Priest tells Tinubu

Asagba of Asaba withdraws as Anioma State technical cttee Chairman

Gov Idris queries military withdrawal before Maga school girls abduction

Abductions: Its not too late to declare state of emergency Atiku tells FG

PUNCH

Many feared killed in Ibadan gas explosion

FG, states shut schools as terrorists abduct 215 Niger pupils

Alleged genocide: US Congress split over Nigeria’s CPC designation

Auditor-General indicts CBN over recycled N29.7bn dirty banknotes

Stop violence against Christians, Pentagon chief urges Nigeria

Katsina closes all public schools over security threats

Catholic priests reject gov Alias no genocide claim in Benue

Minister calls for calm after Nnamdi Kanus conviction, sentencing

US lawmaker condemns Niger Catholic school attack, kidnapping

DSS arraigns suspected Kuje jailbreak mastermind on terror charges

INEC disowns fake letter on PDP meeting, Ekiti primary postponement

5.5 million jobs at risk over planned sachet alcohol ban, beverage manufacturers warn

Police warn against planned protest over Kebbi schoolgirls abduction

Court orders police to withdraw officers from Nestoil premises

Nnamdi Kanu moved to Sokoto prison, says lawyer Ejimakor

Avoid self-help, obey rules, NYSC urges newly sworn-in corps members

NUC warns against misuse of honorary doctorates in Nigerian varsities

APC USA chair urges US-Nigeria partnership over insecurity, not sanctions

Army debunks viral claim of forced military recruitment

Jonathan, others blame N’Delta woes on poor leadership

Help secure Nnamdi Kanus release, Cubana Chief Priest urges deputy Speaker

France reduces diplomatic staff in Mali over insecurity Ministry

Atiku urges state of emergency after terrorists raid Niger Catholic School

Sanwo-Olu unveils 233-unit housing estate, calls for more investment

Terrorism surge now an existential threat to West Africa – ECOWAS

Tinubu cancels S’Africa, Angola trips, Shettima to lead delegations

CBN takes currency education to Anambra, warns against Naira abuse

Insecurity threatens Nigerian education, NANS warns

Catholic diocese condemns attack, abduction in Niger school

FG installs solar hybrid grid, MRI machine at Kano orthopaedic hospital

Kidnapping: Niger blames school for reopening despite closure order

Kebbi community holds special prayers for release of abducted schoolgirls

NDLEA intercepts vessel from Brazil with 20kg of cocaine, detains 20 Filipinos

Police arrest four for forgery, breach of peace in Ogun

BREAKING: Students, staff feared missing after terrorists raid on Niger catholic school

THISDAY

Nnamdi Kanu Moved to Sokoto Custodial Centre, Lawyer Claims

UN Complex Bombing: Court Admits DSS Video Evidence Against Al-Barnawi, Other Terror Suspects

Kebbi Gov Demands Answers Over Troops Withdrawal Before Schoolgirls Abduction

Kwara Gov Holds Security Council Meeting As Army, Police Deploy New Tactical Teams in Kwara

Court Directs Lagos CP to Withdraw Officers from Nestoil Premises After Lifting Asset Freeze

Kebbi: Security Experts Confident of Matawalles Ability to Rescue Kidnapped Girls

Shettima to Represent Tinubu At G20 Summit in South Africa, Departs Abuja Friday Afternoon

Prioritise Education, Respect Agreements, ASUU Urges FG

Youths Will Lead Nigerias Energy Transition, says Dr. Gbadamosi

UNNO Health Group Marks 10 Years of Transforming Healthcare in Nigeria

Passport: Nigerians Groan Over Extortion Despite Advanced Tech Deployment, High Cost

GUARDIAN    

How I begged Bode George not to go into exile after 2023 election Tinubu

FG urges unified action against fire incidents, decorates 2Face as ambassador

Police warn against planned protests over Kebbi schoolgirls abduction

Niger begins probe as gunmen kidnap students despite security alerts by DSS

FG bans varsities from awarding honorary degrees to serving politicians

NDLEA intercepts cocaine-laden vessel at Lagos seaport

MSF expands diphtheria response as suspected cases rise in North

IPOB rejects Kanus life sentence, insists conviction has no basis in law

Lagos announces traffic restrictions in Ikeja for Saturdays Capital City Race

Four days after Kebbi schoolgirls, bandits raid Niger school, kidnap several students

Police arrest 28-year-old fake doctor for defrauding woman in Ogun

Varsity auditors urged to embrace digital tools to curb corruption

Nigerias politics descending into rascality, Jonathan warns

Eruku Church Attack: Kidnappers demand N3.8b ransom

Ogun police arrest four suspects for forgery, impersonation

Again, Lagos govt dismisses claim of rising kidnapping along Gbagada Expressway

Tinubu warns against neglecting childrens development

Northern leaders seek better future for region at ACF silver jubilee

U.S. lawmakers question Nigerias will, capacity to curb violence

Major win for Nestoil as court lifts asset freeze in alleged $1b debt dispute

LEADERSHIP

‘Who Ordered Military Withdrawal 45 Minutes Before School Attack?’, Kebbi Governor Seeks Answers

UN Building Bombing: Court Admits Evidence In DSS Case Against Al-Barnawi, Others

Insecurity: FGC Ilorin Directs Students To Proceed On Vacation

INEC Disowns Viral Letter On PDP NWC Resolution, Ekiti Primaries Postponement

State House Perm Sec Signs Performance Contract, Warns Workers Against Laxity

Nnamdi Kanu: Heavy Security At Sokoto Custodial Centre

227 Pupils, Students, Teachers Abducted In Catholic School Attack — CAN

ECOWAS Commission Launches Efforts To Counter Proliferation Of Illicit Weapons

2027: You Won’t Get Votes In South-East If Kanu Remains In Detention, Cubana Chief Priest Tells Tinubu

JUST-IN: Federal Government Shuts 41 Unity Schools Over Security Threat

Beware Of Divisive Forces, Atiku Tells North At ACF’s 25th Anniversary

Thousands Of Jobs At Risk As ICRC Plans 2026 Budget Cut By 17%

Nigeria Wins N4bn, €185.7m Arbitration After 18 Years

‘Who Ordered Military Withdrawal 45 Minutes Before School Attack?’, Kebbi Governor Seeks Answers

No Pupil Abducted In Nasarawa School – Police

Nnamdi Kanu: Police Warn Against Breakdown Of Law In Imo

VP Shettima Departs Abuja To Represent Tinubu At G20 Summit In South Africa

NDLEA Seizes 20kg Of Cocaine On Brazil-bound Vessel At Lagos Port

Nnamdi Kanu: Ohanaeze Condemns Life Sentence, Insist On Political Solution

2025 Bursary: Kogi Scholarship Board Presents 23,828 Applications For Verification

NDLEA Arrests 230 Suspects, Seizes Drug Cache In 30-day Kano Operation

JUST-IN: Federal Government Bans Honorary Degrees For Serving Officials

Christians, Muslims ‘Slaughtered’ In Nigeria’, Says Pope Leo XIV

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Shipment From Brazil, Detains Ship, Crew Members

US Lawmakers Question Nigeria’s Will, Capacity To Tackle Insecurity

‘Buhari Government Refused To Publish UAE List Of Terror Sponsors’, Says Expert

DAILY TIMES   

Nnamdi Kanu moved from DSS custody to Sokoto prison

Ribadu meets US Defence Secretary after Trump threatens military action against Nigeria

Terrorists attack Catholic school in Niger, abduct students, staff

FRSC denies fatal crash involving prospective corps members in Gombe

Kwara shuts schools in five LGAs after bandit attack

FCTA to begin clampdown on land fee defaulters from 26 November

US lawmaker faults Tuggars claim that only 177 Christians were killed in five years

FAAC allocates N2.094trn October revenue to FG, States, LGs

Money market funding costs ease over N3trn CBN liquidity mop-up

NATION         

North risks stagnation without urgent unity, development reforms, says Atiku

Trumps silence: Why Zelensky is counting on European ambassadors to hush up alleged scandal

Alia clarifies comments on Benue killings

Oyo govt reads the riot act to owners of undeveloped plots in Ibadan

Asagba of Asaba withdraws from proposed Anioma state technical committee

BREAKING: Katsina shuts all public schools over security threats

AGF Fagbemi takes over female Estate developers prosecution over alleged forgery

INEC disowns letter on factional PDP NWC resolution on Ekiti governorship primary

Fed Govt wins N4b, 185,733,496 in Ajaokuta contract dispute with French firm

Targeting of schools by bandits poses grave danger to Nigerias educational system Rep Garba

NDDC urged to strengthen warning system to prevent conflicts

UN Complex bombing: Court admits evidence in DSS case against Al-Barnawi, other terror suspects

Minister calls for improved welfare, retirement security for paramilitary personnel

NAAS urges Akure leaders to act swiftly on security to prevent tragedies

Niger Delta remains Nigerias hidden treasure Adebayo

Days after securing 20-year jail sentence, DSS arraigns two canvassing for coup

Dispute over returned looted artifacts: Court urged to restrain Benin museums promoters

Insecurity: Shehu Sani, Christian, Muslim clerics demand urgent federal action

Kebbi: Security experts optimistic Matawalle would rescue kidnapped girls

Tinubu reaffirms national unity, says shared values stronger than political differences

Fed govt bans award of honorary doctorate degrees to serving officials

Reps order INEC to pay insurance benefits for injured, fallen corps members

Nigeria to lose N2tr over ban on sachet alcoholic drinks, says FOBTOB

Report uncovers leadership gaps, seeks 35% womens representation

DAILY TRUST

Ribadu continues US tour, meets Trump’s War secretary

CAN: 215 pupils, 12 teachers abducted from Niger Catholic school

UPDATED: FG shuts down 41 unity colleges

Ribadu continues US tour, meets Trump’s War secretary

Katsina orders closure of schools amid rising attacks

BREAKING: Plateau shuts down schools over rising insecurity

Bandits gun technician, food suppliers arrested in Kwara

Muslims, Christians must unite to end insecurity Shehu Sani

Tinubu: Im happy Bode George didnt celebrate 80th birthday in exile

Dont make case for criminals, Tinubus Aide Warns Nigerians

Atiku demands State of Emergency over widespread insecurity

UN Bombing: Court Admits Evidence in DSS Case Against Al-Barnawi, Other Terror Suspects

BREAKING: DSS moves Kanu to Sokoto custodial centre

Northern Govs demand immediate rescue of abducted Niger Schoolchildren, Staff

JUST IN: Tinubu finally cancels South African trip, delegates Shettima

Reps direct INEC to pay outstanding insurance claims for injured, fallen NYSC members

Terrorists invade Catholic School in Niger, abduct students, staff

US Congressman accuses Tinubu of not doing enough to end killings

Obong of Calabar cancels birthday over insecurity in Nigeria

We depended on ice blocks from Niger Republic for 8 years Sokoto residents

Naira-for-crude probe: Reps give MDAs 7-day ultimatum

ASUU urges govt to avert another shutdown of universities

FGs oil revenue dropped by N345.19bn in September

Stakeholders seek establishment of snakebite centres in Benue

Policeman, 2 kidnappers killed in failed attack on FCT community

Man jailed one year for stealing 1 mudu of beans

Prison escapee linked to rape, murder of UNIBEN student arrested

Court revokes bail of family accused of injuring neighbour

EFCC arrests female archbishop over alleged naira abuse

FCTA to begin enforcement of ground rent payment Wednesday

AUTHORITY

NUC uncovers 32 Institutions behind illegal honorary doctorate awards

FCTA steps up immunisation efforts with media engagement

Building the Future of Ntezi: Community Group Transforms Schools Through SMART Project

FCT Indigenes Condemn Kuchibedna Demolition and Loss of Life

UN Complex Bombing: Court Admits Evidence in DSS Case Against Al-Barnawi, Other Terror Suspects

Niger Government Begins Probe As Gunmen Kidnap Students Despite Security Alerts by DSS

No christian genocide:Human rights activist gives clean slate to Governor Alia

Naira-for-crude probe: Reps warn of sanctions

BUSINESSDAY

Plateau orders immediate closure of schools over security concerns

Trump launches fresh attack on Nigeria in Friday radio broadcast

Dangote blames North’s economic stagnation, insecurity on policy failures and chronic power crisis

Katsina orders immediate closure of public schools over rising insecurity

FG orders immediate closure of 41 federal unity colleges amid rising insecurity

Naira loses N14.29 as trading week ends on strong reserve position

Attacks in Nigeria: What’s behind the latest kidnappings, church raid?

Kebbi Governor queries military withdrawal before schoolgirls abduction

Nigeria holds talks with US Defence Secretary after Trump threatens military action

Catholic school abduction occurred despite intelligence warning, Niger govt says

NEW TELEGRAPH

Kanus Family Cries Out, Says Relocation To Sokoto Prison Veiled Plot To Eliminate Him

Abbas Condemns Niger Catholic School Attack

NiMet, Landmark Varsity Partner To Strengthen Climate Research, Education

Engage Lawmakers For Accountability, Good Governance, Stakeholders Urge Citizens

EU Pledges New Investments To Accelerate Nigerias Digital Transformation

Genocide: Group Asks Alia To Apologize To Benue People

Stakeholders Launch Digital Upskilling Initiative For Nigerian Civil Servants

NUC Bans Honourary Degrees For Serving Public Officials

MASSOB Condemns Kanus Life Sentence, Queries 5-Year Jail Term For BHaram Terrorist

BLUEPRINT     

Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at G20 Summit in South Africa

Why orphanages need more than donations

PDPs endless fight after controversial convention

Six reasons Kaduna emerged biggest winner in Nigeria-Chinas $450m deal

Kwara NUJ Correspondents Chapel fills vacant posts, reaffirms support for new exco

FG bans award of honorary doctorates to serving public officials

Transfer of Kanu to Sokoto correctional facility threat to his life, health Family

Nnamdi Kanu moved out of DSS detention facility

Investigate soldiers withdrawal from school before the attack Kebbi governor

Komolafe woos more investors with transparent licensing round

UN bombing: Court admits evidence in DSS case against Al-Barnawi, other terrorism suspects

GOC 81 division tasks promoted soldiers on discipline, dedication to duty

Galatasaray speak on selling Osimhen

AFCON 2025: Nigeria receives boost as Ola Aina returns to full training

DSS fight on terrorism yields result with ISWAP leaders conviction, others face trial

Niger students abduction: Police, army deploy tactical units for rescue

Niger government confirms students abduction, heaps blame on school

 

             

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