Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 6 December 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros., streaming assets for $82.7bn

Trump wins FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup draw

Court orders Wike to appear in Tonye Cole’s N40bn defamation suit

Wike sacks acting FCT-IRS chairman Michael Ango

Troops rescue 10 kidnapped victims, recover ₦1.6 million, weapons in Kaduna

Sexual harassment: Akpabio files N200bn defamation suit against Natasha

Dangote boasts of 50m-litres daily fuel distribution

Tax implementation committee signals possible CGT review, vows ‘humane’ rollout

Nigeria’s manufacturing grows 1.25% in Q3 amid easing inflationary pressure

Coastal communities in Niger Delta at risk of being submerged by 2070 – Reports

PUNCH

EU fines Musks X $140m for transparency violations

Govt rules out bank account intrusion in tax reforms

Police arrest suspected terrorist financiers in Sokoto

NNPC serviced $3bn loan with N991bn crude – Report

How ‘real estate firm’ duped 4,000 investors in fresh Ponzi scheme

You’re enemies of democracy, PDP slams defecting Rivers lawmakers

Bomb explosion kills four teenagers in Borno

Nigeria must keep critical health workers to curb medical tourism NMA President

NUT warns Kwara over unpaid allowances, threatens strike

Anambra releases schedule, guidelines for August 29, 2026 LG poll

Ogun threatens to arrest residents dumping refuse on roads

Osun ALGON, PDP clash over Supreme Court verdict on allocations

Tinubu constitutes boards for BOA, UBEC, NADF

FG secures $2bn CNG investments, targets $5bn by 2027

INEC boss urges media to ensure accurate election reporting

FULL LIST: 10 PDP lawmakers still loyal after Rivers assembly mass defection

Leverage NELFUND loans for your education, UNIOSUN VC urges students

EFCC seeks updated laws, stronger protection for prosecutors

NACCIMA, NEPC partner to boost agricultural exports

Nigeria’s civil service unveils plan for merit-based reforms

FirstPower announces three-hour power outage in Anambra Sunday

Doctor arrested over supplying of drugs to kidnappers in Kwara

Borno spent N100bn on security this year Zulum

Three Lagos students win N2.2m in state spelling bee competition

NAFDAC joins elite group, achieves global drug regulator membership status

JUST IN: Gen. Musa assumes duty as defence minister

Supreme Court strikes out Osun’s suit on withheld LG funds

Kwara refutes awarding $800m contract to gov’s brother, PDP demands probe

Military, NYSC strengthen partnership in Borno for corps members’ safety

Customs seize petroleum products worth N181.6m in Adamawa

Sokoto-Badagry road project to boost economy, create jobs Minister

Trump to take center stage at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington

Big diplomatic overhaul: Tinubus 65 envoy picks brace for Senate storm

BREAKING: 16 Rivers lawmakers, Speaker, defect from PDP to APC

AIbom approves N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants

National working committee steps in as C’River APC crisis deepens

RCCG spends N40m on free bus-to-work initiative in Lagos, Ogun

Katsina LG boss distributes vehicles to councillors, empowers 1,322 residents

UK unveils 12.4m programmes to support Nigerias economic reforms

Court defers Kanus transfer appeal, rejects brothers representation

Modi hosts Putin in India for bilateral talks

Pope, Charlie Kirk, iPhone 17, TikTok ban top 2025 Googles global search trends

THISDAY

Dangote: Era of Nationwide Fuel Queues Over, Assures Stable Fuel Supply at Yuletide

Chevron Officials Meet NUPRC, Eye Participation in New Licensing Round

Nigeria is Safe, Former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson Declares

PDP: Turaki-led Exco Asks Judge to Withdraw from Suit against Leadership

Rivers: Fubara Mum, 17 Lawmakers Join APC, Wike Insists He Remains in PDP

Defence Minister Musa Assumes Office, Vows to End Shedding of Innocent Blood

Osun Guber: APC Disqualifies Omisore, Six Others

FG Deliberately Shielding Financiers of Terrorism, Frank Alleges

Customs Seizes N181m Worth of Smuggled Goods in Adamawa, Launches Crusade Against Economic Saboteurs

Aviation Stakeholders Fret over New Tax Regime, Seek Review to Curb Bankruptcy

NPA Showcases Simplified Export Processes at Kano International Trade Fair

NAAPE Sets Bold Course for Aviation Professionals

AMCON Has Repaid N3.6tn to CBN, Achieves Over 87% Recovery Performance

  GUARDIAN    

WC 2026 will be an event the likes of which the world has never seen, says Trump

EU slams X with 120 million fine, risks Trump ire

We dont want war with Israel Lebanon president

Peter Obi urges EU to rethink Africa, highlights Nigerias potential

Edo is business-friendly, says Okpebholo

Don urges govt to legislate walking to slash soaring healthcare costs

Turaki-led PDP asks judge to recuse from suit against partys leadership

FG records 10,326 GBV cases in nine months

Wizkid and Asake tease joint project this December

Dangote assures of stable fuel supply in Christmas period

Supreme Court dismisses Osun suit on withheld local government funds

New defence minister assumes duty, vows firmness, outlines philosophy

2Baba accuses family, says Natasha has received death threats

Trumps action exposes Nigerian governments reluctance to counter terrorism, says Timi Frank

Political Leadership: Nigerian First Lady seeks abolition of gender barriers

Jimoh Ibrahims ambassadorial nomination reopens contest for Ondo South Senate seat

Peace deal with bandits yielding positive results in Katsina Governor

Turkey orders arrest of 29 footballers in betting scandal

Anambra targets mineral resources for economic, industrial development

New Trump strategy vows shift from global role to regional

FG sets February 2026 for take-off of UNESCO media literacy centre

Nigerian Army rescues 10 abducted women in Kaduna

Stakeholders intensify efforts against local human trafficking in Nigeria

Delta traditional ruler traces Anioma people ancestry to Igbo, South East

NLC raises alarm as Police whisk away Rivers chairman at NEC meeting

TikTok to comply with upsetting under-16 ban

US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map

VANGUARD

Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion

Shipping firms in Nigeria record 2,300 stowaways in 2025

PDP Crisis: Court defers hearing of pro-Wike faction’s suit till Jan 14

Creating new security agencies won’t fix Nigeria’s insecurity — Irabor

Economic Summit: Boris Johnson declares Nigeria safe as Dangote’s open cheque raises hope for Imo

Why promising northern industries collapsed —Dangote

Terrorists attack Borno military base, capture soldiers

Terrorists hold over 7,000 citizens captive across seven states in Nigeria

NUT warns Kwara Gov of looming strike over unpaid allowances, retirement age

Borno Police confirms four children dead in Banki town bomb blast

Lawmaker urges Tinubu to sack Finance Minister, FIRS boss over unpaid contractors debt

Naira appreciates to N1,463/$ in parallel market

Tributes as Tinubu, Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, others bid Segun Awolowo farewell

Tinubu constitutes boards of NADF, BOA, UBEC

Again, Borno Police rescue two abducted minors

Breaking: Wike sacks FCT revenue boss

Public trust, not technology, determines election success INEC chair

2026 World Cup draw: Brazil to face Morocco; Ghana, England in same group [Full List]

Trump wins FIFAs new peace prize at 2026 World Cup draw

Gwarinpa interchange to be ready in three months Wike

Nwoko seeks social media regulation as TikToker accused him of plot to kill ReginaDaniels

Keyamo presents in-flight service award to XEJet at airshow

Christmas: There will be stable fuel supply, Dangote assures

Shipping firms in Nigeria record 2,300 stowaways annually

Police detain seven suspected kidnappers in Gombe

FG attracts $2bn investments in CNG, targets $5bn in 2027 PiCNG

PDP Crisis: Court defers hearing of pro-Wike factions suit till Jan 14

APC backs urgent call for border fencing to strengthen Nigerias security

Turaki-led PDP asks judge to withdraw from suit against partys leadership

Gen Musa vows stronger joint military operations to tackle insecurity

Passports: Avoid Touts, were available 24/7 Immigration CG tells Nigerians

Rivers Assembly: Im still in PDP, Wike declares, shrugs off arrest rumours in France

Osun assembly passes bill to regulate LG finances

Police arrest three suspected bandits financiers in Sokoto

700k per night’ BBNs Leo DaSilva, Nina call out outrageous December shortlet prices in Lagos

EFCC hands over N96.5 million to victims of Ponzi scheme in Enugu

Putin offers India uninterrupted oil

Army rescues 10 abducted women in Kaduna

Those saying they want to save me, destroying me, my wife 2face

Turkey orders arrest of 29 footballers in betting scandal

Insecurity: Shinkafi seeks overhaul of Defence Ministrys leadership structure

LEADERSHIP

4 Feared Dead As Vigilantes, Youth Clash ln Delta Community

Edo Correspondents’ Chapel Lauds New CPS’ Appointment

How Nigerians Can Use AfCFTA To Scale Their Businesses

Tributes As Tinubu, Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Others Bid Olusegun Awolowo Farewell

Over 4,000 Get N1.6bn Financial Aid From Lagos State Govt

Commissioner-nominees Urged To Deliver Democracy Dividends In Ekiti

Adamawa Threatens Closure Of Schools Over Vaccine Hesitancy

14,000 Bauchi Farmers Benefit From Smart Agriculture Initiative

Wike Sets Deadline For Abuja Interchange Project

NGO Empowers Farmers For Livestock Production

Kwara North Leaders Strategise Ahead 2027

INEC Chairman Warns On Misinformation In Electoral Systems

Fed Govt Warns On Health Financing Gap As Donor Support Declines

Russia Will Take Donbas By Force If… — Putin

How I Will Tackle Nigeria’s Security Problems – New Defence Minister

Fuel Smuggling Still High, But Queues Gone Forever – Dangote

Defence Minister Matawalle’s Aide Knocks Critics, Says He’s Qualified

Misinformation, Misinterpretation Can Undermine Strongest Electoral Systems — INEC Chair

Akpabio’s N200bn Suit: I Can Now Prove Sexual Harassment Case Against Him — Natasha

Oborevwori Flags Off Cubana Millennium City Project In Asaba

Insecurity: Mining Marshals Commander Calls For Institutional Collaboration

President Trump Awarded Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize

Peter Obi Denies Reports Of Anti-ADC Interview

There’s ‘Underground Talks’ Of Real Madrid Move For Osimhen, Says Oliseh

Political Tenure Ends, Traditional Thrones Endure, Says VP Shettima

EU Slams Elon Musk’s X With $140m Fine Over Content Rule Breach

Federal Government Urges ICAN To Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Banditry: Sokoto Police Arrest 3 Collaborators, Others

‘It’s Unfortunate But They Are Free To Go’, Wike Speaks On Rivers Lawmakers’ Defection To APC

New Defence Minister Pledges Review Of Theatre Commands, Zero Tolerance For Corruption

DAILY TIMES   

Supreme Court Declares Seizure of Osun LG Funds Illegal, Despite Dismissing Suit

FG redefining Nigerias communication architecture, promoting professionalismMinister

Zamfara APC condemns Gov Lawals utterances against Matawalle

Ebonyi sets up one-stop-shop for SMEDAN, FIRS, SON, CAC, NAFDAC, others

Obi slams APC for prioritizing politics over governance

Tinubu Swears in Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister

Boris Johnson claims he feels perfectly safe in Nigeria despite insecurity

Edo NUJ announces resolution of issue on assault of member

Insecurity: Kogi LG orders dusk to dawn curfew, bans religious gatherings

NATION         

FG assures humane tax implementation, says bank accounts safe

217 bags First Class as 6,454 graduate in OAU

Tinubu hails Sen. Fadeyi on conferment of Ajagunnla-Oodua title by Ooni of Ife

Dangote assures of stable fuel supply at Christmas

Insecurity: Rivers council vows to install CCTV cameras, upgrade vigilante operational equipment

Massive land clearing in Kwara Smart City as work begins on KWSUEDs Senate Building, Gate House

Fed govt reaffirms commitment to tackling insecurity in Nigeria

UPU election: Urhobo group demands publication of branch, delegate lists

Anyanwu-led PDP inaugurates Enugu caretaker executive

Security expert backs urgent call for border fencing to bolster Nigerias security

DAILY TRUST

Tinubu constitutes boards of Bank of Agriculture, NADF, UBEC

At 100, Tanko Yakasai speaks on his greatest asset

Siblings killed as bomb explodes in Borno apartment

Ogun 2027 Govship: No rift between Abiodun, Adeola APC Chieftain

Fuel queue era gone forever Dangote

Police arrest suspected bandits financiers in Sokoto

How major abductions in boarding school were averted Kwara govt

Lagos to recruit 377 wole-wole to tackle waste challenge

Drama as protesting Residents defy soldiers bullets in Sokoto

Musa charges Defence Ministry staff to Take initiative without waiting for instructions

Im still in PDP, Wike reacts to defection of Rivers lawmakers

APC screens Omisore out of Osun gubernatorial race

Herder to die by hanging for killing fellow in Borno

Police Smash Kidnapping Syndicate, Arrest 7 suspects in Gombe

No state sponsored genocide in Nigeria Bishops

Zulum: Ive spent N100bn on security this year

16 Rivers assembly members, speaker defect to APC

LG funds seizure: Supreme Court strikes out Osuns suit against FG

DSS nabs doctor treating wounded kidnappers inside forest

5 abducted Rivers varsity students rescued

Be on high alert, Immigration CG directs border commanders

Senate moves to strengthen oversight of Nigerias fintech sector

CJN Kekere-Ekun assures of judiciarys human rights protection

Namadi urges Sharia, area court judges to uphold integrity, protect justice system

Senate engages CBN over alleged N1.44trn unremitted surplus

FG moves to clear N185bn gas legacy debt

UBA partners group, Wakanow for Detty Side campaign

Nigeria benefited from 200m renewable energy grant EU

DBN empowers 723,000 women businesses with N322bn

FG mulls aircraft component manufacturing

NEW TELEGRAPH

Nigeria Must Fund Its Health Systems, Donor Fatigue Threatening Programmes Presidency

Abia Community Appeals To Otti, Kalu To Intervene In Crisis To Avoid Escalation

First Nigeria Intl Airshow A Transformative Milestone Keyamo

Plateau APC Legacy Members Fault Moves To Block Mutfwangs Alleged Defection

Wema Bank, Access Bank Shine In Athletics As Bankers Games 2025 Heats Up

Kwara: DSS Intercepts Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Kidnapping Rings

Tax Policy Will Be Implemented With Human Face Cttee Chairman

Association Commends Tinubu, Otu For Tackling Insecurity

Insecurity: Police Arrests Three Suspected Bandit Financiers

DSS Arrests Doctor Linked To Kwara Kidnapping Gangs

BLUEPRINT     

Corruption: NIS begins fresh campaign on innovation for transparency, others

Wike speaks on mass defection of Rivers lawmakers

Breaking: APC disqualifies Omisore, Alabi, 4 others, clears Oyebamiji, Jimoh in Osun

Rivers Speaker, 15 members defect to APC

2Baba raises alarm over death threats against wife Natasha Osawaru

Repealed Law: Higher Courts will overturn Kanus conviction Lawyer

Supreme court strikes out Osuns suit against FG over withheld LG funds

Stock market sustains bullish run, gains N97bn

How Gen. Mike Enenche Onoja is redefining military communications in Nigeria

Foreign powers backing terrorists in Nigeria Sheikh Gumi

Ned Nwoko speaks as man fires fresh allegation on Senator

FG reaffirms commitment to regional health security

Dangote Cement calls for private sector-driven economic reform

Yuletide: FG orders airlines to stop cancellation, delays

NNPCL slashes fuel price second time in less than one week

Experts seek cyber security strategies to combat vandalism, economic sabotage

NUJ seeks arrest of ex-Edo taskforce bossover assault on journalist

40% of NASS, state assembly members were student activists Prof. Ipuele

Information minister Idris wins BusinessDay Public Service Award

Emir seeks stronger collaboration to improve basic education

Citizens bearing arms in self-defence not way out of insecurity Kukah

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *