Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 4 December 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Iran makes U-turn, to attend World Cup draw in US

Burna Boy offers to cover funeral costs for victims in Stockton birthday party shooting

3 Nigerians cleared of drug trafficking, released in Saudi Arabia — FG

Land dispute: Residents seek full trial, urge court to reject originating summons

How we killed FRSC officer, daughter — Suspects

Court serves form 48 on EFCC over 27 wrongly seized houses

CBN removes limit on cash deposit, raises weekly withdrawal limit

US issues visa ban on Nigerians involved in anti-Christian violence

Naira depreciates to N1,470 /$ in parallel market

$30m Safe School probe: Senate summons govs, Edun, Education, Defence ministers, others

No more negotiation, ransom payment to terrorists — Defence Minister, Gen Musa

FEC approves 2026-2028 MTEF, projects 34.33trn revenue

NDYC to Tinubu: Disregard coordinated smear campaign against Matawalle

Insecurity: We need to review safe school initiative- GeneralMusa

Rubio vows visa bans over Christian genocide in Nigeria

Germany to host 2029 womens Euros UEFA

US National Guard shooting does not concern Afghanistan Taliban govt

Musa to Senate: Unified national database key to ending Nigerias security crisis

NCDMB sets $3m limit on equity investment scheme for local oil firms

Group calls for accountability, urges Joe Igbokwe to reorient political conduct

Nigerias Security Meltdown: African Labour leaders reveal forces behind bloodshed, terror

Omokris clearance may raise institutional concerns, Onoh warns DSS

I didnt resign over alleged US planned strike on Nigeria Ex-defence minister

Death sentence bill for kidnapping, hostage-taking passes second reading at Senate

Court serves form 48 on EFCC over 27 wrongly seized houses

Kwara: 38 abducted Eruku worshippers reunite with families

CVR: INEC records 76,451 new applications in Plateau

Edo PDP rejects new National Chairman, dismisses expulsion certificates as political charade

Listen to peoples advice, release Nnamdi Kanu, Igbo Community tells Tinubu

Nigeria seeks global partnerships to unlock multi-trillions dollars in services trade

4trn debt: Angry contractors besiege Finance Ministry, demand N760bn payment

FG praises Saudi for releasing three Nigerians detained over fraudulent luggage

EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027

Trump calls Somali immigrants garbage at cabinet meeting

How INEC effectively settled PDP leadership crisis Sources

FG, World Bank chart bigger safety nets as NG CA-RES leverages $2.2bn

Army wont dance with criminals Theater Commander declares fresh onslaught on bandits

Rivers Assembly passes vote of confidence on Tinubu, calls for second term

Reps declare border security emergency, recommend drones, AI, joint intelligence centre

PUNCH

Abduction crisis: NASS asks FG to name terrorism financiers

US company withdraws Nigeria’s presidential jet from sale

Nigeria records highest weekly cyberattacks in Africa — Report

Why we slaughtered missing Ogun FRSC officer, daughter — Suspects

Insecurity: Cleric faults call for civilian firearms

GDP expected to rebound 4.22% in Q4 –Report

FG unveils N54.43tn budget as debt service gulps N15.91tn

Senate questions ministers on $30m School Safety project

CBN ends cash deposit limit for bank customers

Why we killed Ogun FRSC officer, daughter Suspect manfriend, herbalists

China pledges support for Nigerias anti-terrorism efforts, trade expansion

Remi Tinubu empowers persons with disabilities in Abia, Ekiti, Nassarawa

Senate vows to track funds allocated to Safe School Initiative

Yari dismisses calls for US intervention in Nigerias security challenges

Place soldiers on first line charge, Ndume urges ex-CDS Musa

We’re not here to party, Army commander vows to crush banditry

Ex-CDS Musa advocates comprehensive national database to combat insecurity

Edo to raise N160bn to tackle ecological problems

ICYMI: Things to know about defence minister Christopher Musa

US to impose visa bans on perpetrators of violence in Nigeria

BREAKING: FG approves N54tn MTEF for 2026 to 2028

Tinubu’s wife gives N50m grants to 250 people with disabilitiesin Ogun

Cross River eyes tourism boom as Calabar carnival marks 20 years

Ekiti 2026: ADC confident of victory, says partys governorship candidate

NUC gets 3m loan to start ICT projects in varsities

Akpabio urges proper screening of defence minister nominee Musa, says Trump watching

We can win this war, ex-CDS Musa pledges to make Nigeria safe

Senate confirms ex-CDS Musa as defence minister after five-hourscreening

Senate backs death penalty for kidnappers, informants, others

Senate begins screening of ex-CDS Musa as defence minister

27 siezed houses: Court warns EFCC chairman over disobedience of order

Kano gov mourns bandit attack victim

CBN announces new withdrawal limit, removes deposit cap

APC to hold national caucus, NEC meetings December 15, 16

THISDAY

FG Launches New Device Credit Programme to Ease Payment

Report: Nigeria’s Cyber Attack Breaches Surge 1,047% in Q3

FEC Okays $100m Youth Investment Fund, Approves 2026-2028 MTEF, Prioritises Growth, Security, Human Capital

US to Place Visa Restriction on Sponsors of Christian Genocide in Nigeria

Study Finds Eco-Friendly Weed Control Safer Alternative for Agriculture Produce

After a Rigorous Screening Session, Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister

Admiralty Varsity VC Promises Rapid Academic, Infrastructure Growth

Oborevwori: Cubana Millennium Estate in Asaba, Confidence Vote in Delta Govt

Insecurity: NEC Approves N100bn For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies Training Institutions

NUC Receives 3m of $40m Loan to Kick-start ICT Projects in 10 Selected Varsities

Kidnapping: Senate Extends Death Penalty to Perpetrators, Financiers, Informants

Ogbuku to Receive Tinubus Award for Developmental Strides in Niger Delta

CBN Abolishes Cash Deposit Limits, Increases Weekly Withdrawal Threshold to N500,000 for Individuals

INEC: First Quarter of Nationwide CVR Closes December 10

Shettima: All Hands Must Be On Deck To Boost Nigerias Business Environment

GUARDIAN    

US imposes visa restrictions on Nigerians linked to religious freedom violations

Niger varsity refunds tuition of best graduating student

FG to begin payment of federal workers’ gratuities in January

Why Europe is blocking more Nigerian goods at its borders

Stop calling Trump, he cant solve our problems, Yari tells Nigerians

Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, proposes death penalty

82 women on death row in Nigeria, says Lawyers Without Borders

ADC promises to implement programme for persons with disabilities

Tinubus call for Jonathans resignation over Chibok schoolgirls abduction in 2014 justified Bwala

Man hails FAAN, AVSEC after retrieving laptop at MM2 Airport

NUC secures 40m to kick-start ICT projects in 10 varsities

Yakubus track record justifies ambassadorial nomination, says Ohanaeze youth wing

Senate confirms Gen. Musa after intense screening, rejects bow and go

Edo to raise 160b to tackle ecological challenge

FAO, World Bank, NBS release agricultural sample survey report

Wizkid announces December homecoming concert in Lagos

Many dead as multiple vehicles collide on Enugu-Portharcourt highway

Army, NDLEA, others strengthen forces against drug abuse in Kano

Constitution review: Stakeholders urge legal backing for IREV, e-transmission of results

Court issues contempt notice to EFCC chair over 27 seized houses

FG delivers 6,700 water schemes, 110MW hydropower, 154,000ha irrigation Minister

FG pledges to upgrade dental health facilities to boost oral care

NBS, UNICEF set to conduct new survey on living standards in Nigeria

NYSC DG urges corps members to embrace cultural integration

INEC urges Nigerians to expose ineligible, deceased persons on voter register

 

LEADERSHIP

Defence Minister-designate Seeks National Security Database, Tracking Of Ransom Payments

Police Neutralise 2 Kidnappers, Recover Dead Body, Arrest 12 Suspects In Imo

Wike Appoints Galadima As Special Assistant On Development Control, Planning

‘No Negotiation With Terrorists’, Says Ministerial Nominee Christopher Musa At Senate Screening

NDYC Urges Tinubu To Retain Matawalle, Warns Of ‘Coordinated Political Smear Campaign’

IGP Unveils Delta As 2026 Police Games Host

Senate Launches Probe Into Safe School Initiative, Vows Full Accountability

44m Girls, Children Vaccinated Against HPV, Measles-Rubella

FEC Approves 2026-2028 MTEF, Projects ₦34.33trn Revenue

NUC Receives €3m To Kick-start ICT Projects In Varsities

JUST-IN: Senate Confirms General Christopher Musa As Defence Minister

Again, 4 Die As Bandits Attack Kogi Community

‘South-West Doing Well On Security Because Governors Are United’, Says Defence Minister Nominee

Tinubu Swears In New 5 Permanent Secretaries, NPC Chairman, Others

NEC Endorses Royalty Deductions To Pay ₦185bn Debt Owed Gas Producers

JUST-IN: Drama As Senators Reject ‘Bow And Go’ Courtesy For Defence Ministerial Nominee Gen. Musa

NEC Okays N100bn For Police Training Institutions, N2.6bn For Consultancy

Senate Backs Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Sponsors, Informants

Kano Governor To Deploy Drones, Logistics To Tackle Insecurity

Federal Government Orders MDAs To Enforce 5% Job Quota For PWDs

Tinubu’s Economic Scorecard Turns Green — Presidency

Rivers APC Youth Leader Mobilises Support For Musa As Minister

Ganduje Seeks New Innovation To Strengthen Aviation Sector

Nigerian, South African Associate Bag 37-yr Jail Terms For Drug Trafficking

‘You Are Putting Natasha At Risk, We’ll Resolve Everything’, 2Baba Tells Fans, Family Amid Fresh Marital Crisis

APC Schedules National Caucus, NEC Meetings For December 15, 16

CVR: INEC Begins Display Of New Voters’ Register December 15

JUST-IN: CBN Raises Cash Withdrawal Limits For Individuals, Corporates

NATION         

Yusuf plans drones, enhanced surveillance to curb bandit attacks in Kano

Rivers Assembly urges Tinubu to run for second term

Expert: Nigeria can cut smoking harm by 95% with science-led strategy

Nigerias First Lady gives N50m grant to Rivers PWDS, disabled veterans

Reps condemn killing of security personnel in Kebbi, demand immediate clearance operations

Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway oversubscribed by $100m, says Umahi

Badaru denies viral claim linking his resignation to alleged US, Tinubu bombing plot

Army renews resolve to intensify operations against banditry in northwest Warrah

NSCDC boss inaugurates anti-corruption unit, urges personnel to resist undue pressures

FEC approves 20262028 MTEF, projects 34.33trn revenue

APGA backs Tinubu over nomination of former CDS as defence minister

BREAKING: Senate confirms ex-CDS Musa as new Defence Minister

Edo to raise N160bn to tackle Ecological challenges in 2026

BREAKING: US imposes visa restriction on individuals violating religious freedom in Nigeria

NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security agencies training institutions

NUC gets 3m to commence ICT projects in 10 varsities

Fed govt partners UNESCO REF to empower 4.5 million in climate-smart agric

NBA Lagos chairman to lawyers: lets rediscover our professional values

Yuletide: FAAN tells airlines to review flight schedules to curb delays

CBN removes deposit limits, raises withdrawal thresholds

Tinubu swears in five perm secs, NPC chairman ahead of FEC meeting

First Lady gives financial support to 250 PWD in Oyo

FG orders strict enforcement of 5% employment quota for persons with disabilities

Insecurity: Tinubu needs our prayers to end banditry, kidnapping, says APC chieftain

FG unveils major gaps closed in water, power, irrigation

Tinubu appoints Adeyeye Renewed Hope Ambassador SWest Zone

Public funds must translate to prosperity says AGF

Court warns EFCC boss over non-compliance with order to release 27 wrongly seized houses

DAILY TRUST

‘Trump is on our neck’, Akpabio rejects ‘bow and go’ treatment for ex-CDS Musa

US announces visa restriction for Nigerians linked to religious persecution

Borno: How teenager allegedly killed neighbor after snatching her phone

Badaru: True reason for my resignation communicated to Tinubu

Insecurity: KWASU shuts down campus temporarily

Senate confirms Gen. Musa as new Defence Minister

Yari: Stop calling on Trump, Only Nigerians can fix Nigeria

ASF France: 82 Nigerian women on death row

NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of Security Agencies training facilities

2Baba asks fans to stay out of marital crisis, says Natashas life at risk

Saudi releases three Nigerians detained over fraudulent luggage

AUTHORITY

Senate launches probe into Safe School Initiative amidst rising insecurity in Nigerian schools

Abdulraheem appointed Chairman Military Pensions Board

NUJ FCT Council Marks One-Year Anniversary, Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hall Remodelling

MAN Steel Group Seeks Special Task Force to Recover Revenue Lost to FTZ Irregularities

Stakeholders agree education is strongest antidote as LASUs CGNS sparks dialogue on poverty

NUC receives 3m for ICT projects in varsities as new board rolls out 5-point agenda

BUSINESSDAY

NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security agencies’ training Institutions

Senate summons finance, education ministers over collapse of $30m Safe School Initiative

US announces visa restriction for Nigerians linked with religious rights abuses

South Africa business confidence rebounds after mid-year slowdown

FIRS says 4% Development Levy not additional tax

Nigeria rolls out new strategies to tame terrorists

Nigeria risks missing out on $15bn AI boom over skills gap

Bread, eggs, fish still expensive despite easing inflation

Gas flaring hits five-year as net-zero pledge fizzles

2026 budget: FG targets 2.06m bpd, $64 crude oil, N1,512/$1 exchange rate

Senate confirms Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after marathon screening

NEW TELEGRAPH

Kidnapping: Senate Insists On Death Penalty For Perpetrators, Financiers

Insecurity: NEC Approves N100bn For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies Training Institutions

First Lady Launches RHIEEP Economic Empowerment Programme For PWD In Benue

Insecurity: NEC Approves N100bn For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies Training Institutions

Musa Vows To Tackle Kidnapping, Strengthen Security

Royalnasty: 23-Year-Old Reshaping Digital Entertainment In Nigeria

Osun Guber: Disregard Purported Election Of Candidate ADC

Why Were Backing Removal Of Insurance From Our Name NSITF Boss

INEC To Suspend CVR Exercise On December 10

BLUEPRINT     

No nation can rise beyond quality of its engineering profession Tinubu

Domestic equities remains bullish, gains N252bn

Gunmen storm Rivers community, kidnap 5 university students

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles face heavy fines over new CAF rules

CAF, FIFA confirm rules for AFCON 2025 in Morocco

Ex-defence minister Badaru speaks on resigning over alleged US planned strike on Nigeria

Iran makes u-turn on World Cup draw in US

Senate confirms ex-CDS Musa as defence minister

2025 AFCON: FIFA gives clubs extra week to release players

US announces visa ban on religious violence perpetrators in Nigeria

FG approves 20262028 medium-term expenditure framework

Renewed Hope Initiative empowers 250 PWDs in Ebonyi with N50M

CVR: INEC registers 9.8m Nigerians in first phase

                               

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