Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

LEADERSHIP

Shallipopi Wins ‘Artist Of The Year’ At 2025 TikTok Awards

Foiled Coup: Benin Republic Declares Ringleader, 2 Others Wanted

Nigerian Creators Dominate 2025 TikTok Awards

Nigerian Governors Hail Tinubu Over Strategic Rollback Of Benin Republic Coup

Bandits Abduct Elderly Farmer, Injure Son In Kano Border Community

Makinde Approves Payment Of 13th Month Salary For Oyo Workers

PDP Slams Wike-backed Caretaker Committee, Accuses Group Of Illegality, Contempt Of Court

Nigeria Stands Firm On ECOWAS Stability, Says VP Shettima

Bandits Kidnap 2 Siblings, 1 Other In Kwara Community

ICPC Investigates N36trn 760 Road Projects Nationwide

‘Rescue 115 Remaining Niger Students’, Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs

Tinubu Meets Governors Fubara, Nwifuru Behind Closed-doors

Misinformation, Threat To Nigeria Police — IGP Egbetokun

Football Law Summit Exposes $2 Billion Drain On Nigerian Clubs

Ex-Minister Lai Mohammed Unveils Book To Mark Buhari’s First Posthumous Birthday

FCT Minister Tasks Nigerians On New Culture Of Patriotism

Reps Give NNPCL Boss Ojulari 7-day Ultimatum Over Audit Queries

Late Shehu Yar’Adua’s Prison Letters Remain Guide For Governance — Tinubu

JUST-IN: Tinubu Meets 6 APC Governors At Aso Rock Villa

No State Can Survive Today Without NYSC — Minister

Paramount Skydance Outbids Netflix With $108bn Offer For Warner Bros Discovery

‘Much Need To Be Done…’, Says US Congressman Moore After Meeting With NSA Ribadu

Cleric Seeks Citizens, Government Synergy To Overcome Nation’s Challenges

FCT To Build More Houses For Judges, Tinubu Will Continue To Support Judiciary — Wike

Social Advocate Faults Christian Activists’ Anti-Shariah Presentation Before US Congress

Foiled Benin Coup: Barau Hails Tinubu’s Role, Says Democracy Remains Best Option

Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Request For Transfer From Sokoto Prison

Drama As Tinubu’s Wife Interrupts Osun Governor Adeleke At Public Event

Alaafin Extols Remi Tinubu On Installation As Yeye Asiwaju Oodua

Pre-AFCON Friendly: Nigeria, Egypt Clash Moved To December 16

‘Tinubu Should Quit If He Loves Nigeria’s Survival’, Says Ex-Adviser Baba-Ahmed

‘State Police Can Resolve Insecurity In 6 Months’ — Gani Adams

Federal Government Rolls Out N50m Equity-free Capital For Student Start-ups

Nigeria’s FX Reserves Hit $45bn, Highest In 6 Years

Boko Haram Crisis Lasting Longer Than Nigeria’s Civil War – Obasanjo

Nigeria, 4 Others Emerge Africa’s Brightest Battery Innovators

TikTok Blocks Late-night Live Streaming For Nigerian Users

‘How God Saved Me From Benin Republic Crisis’, Dele Momodu Recounts

Rep Raises Alarm Over Declining Number Of Voters In Delta Central

Tinubu Presents National Excellence Award To Governor Lawal

Gunmen Kill 2, Raze Buildings In Anambra Anglican Church Attack

We’re Proud Of Former IGP Alkali’s Outstanding Achievements, Selfless Service – Gov Buni

Suspected Killers Of Retired Delta Judge Nabbed

PUNCH

TikTok restricts late-night live access for Nigerian users

I won’t go hungry, Peller reacts to TikTok night live stream ban

FG bans cash payments to MDAs, orders installation of POS terminals

Hoodlums attack Anambra church, kill two

BREAKING: Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military aircraft over airspace violation

PENGASSAN-Dangote rift widens over salary suspension

NNPC Ltd received $185m, N14.9bn from frontier exploration fund – NUPRC

Defection rumours rise as Fubara faces mounting Assembly fire

CBN approves 82 licensed BDCs, warns against illegal operators

NBA tells Adeleke to end court strike in seven days

FG unveils national policy on drug abuse in schools

Reps raise the alarm over breach of PIA decommissioning rules

FULL LIST: Nigeria dominates 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa

Makinde approves 13th-month salary for workers

US Embassy lifts advisory after failed coup in Benin

Vandalism major threat to power supply TCN

FG unveils new education policies, focuses on implementation

BREAKING: Tinubu meets six APC governors at Aso Rock Villa

Benin coup: ADC hails FGs swift action, seeks same zeal against insecurity

UK’s Starmer unveils TikTok account despite ban

70% of imported materials endangers housing market Report

Barau hails Tinubu over swift role in foiling Benin coup

Police suffer more from fake news – IG

Revenue probe: Reps reject NNPCL’s request for extension, set new deadline

SSANU threatens strike over marginalisation, unpaid allowances

No state govt can survive without corps members Minister

Russian long-serving envoy to North Korea dies – Official

Nigeria’s security situation requires more effort US congressman

Troops foil robbery, rescue abducted victims in Taraba

Reopen land borders, Olubadan urges FG

Kwankwaso hails gov Yusuf’s purposeful leadership in Kano

Court declines Kanus request for transfer from Sokoto prison

NDPHC completes Geregu overhaul, adds 450MW to grid

FG unveils N50m equity-free grant for tertiary students

EFCC chair bags national transformation award

Benin foiled coup shows Tinubus role in West Africas stability Presidency

Slow murder,’ Health experts, Nigerians condemn viral dye-adulterated palm oil video

Communal clash: Police deploy more officers to Adamawa community

Sokoto unveils modern onion cold-storage facility

JUST IN: Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew on Adamawa community

NITDA alerts Nigerians on ChatGPT flaws

Attacks on Sudan hospital, kindergarten kill 114, WHO reports

RSF seizes Sudan’s largest oil field

THISDAY

Amid Surging Collections, Discos Exceed 2024 Revenue, Set to Smash N2.3tn Mark

Niger Gov Receives Rescued Abducted Catholic School Children

Tinubu Meets Six APC Govs at State House

Tinubu to Nigerians: Be Ambassadors of Truth, Not Weapons of Misinformation

Tinubu Honours Keyamo With Award For Excellence in Aviation Sector Reforms

Nigeria Joins African Extractive Minerals Devt Bank

Barau Hails Nigerias Military Intervention in Benins Attempted Coup

Court Refuses Nnamdi Kanus Application for Transfer from Sokoto Correctional Centre

Attempted Coup: Benins President Thanks Army Leaders for Remaining Loyal

ADC Plans to Join Protests by Local Contractors, Pensioners

Ganduje to Launch Independent Hisbah in Kano

No Grassroots Devt without Liberation of LGs from States Control

Insecurity: Bauchi Governmentto Reopen Schools Next Year

GUARDIAN 

Trump to sign order blocking states from regulating AI

NUPRC confirms $185m, N14.9b frontier exploration fund released to NNPC

Miners say halting northern mining won’t fix insecurity

Shallipopi named Artist of the Year at 2025 TikTok Awards

Airlines remit $60.4b taxes, charges to governments in 2024

Benin army officers taken hostage in coup attempt released

Rescued baby elephant undergoing rehabilitation in Edo Park

Netflixs Warner Bros. acquisition sparks backlash

Ogijo: Ogun warns metal recycling companies against flouting March 2026 deadline

Nigerians fast-cash craze deepens as gambling market hits 5.6trn

Alleged N135b debt sparks debate between APC factions in Jigawa

Constitution Amendment: NASS urged to prioritise passage of independent candidacy bill

Nigerias cash-splashing Detty December festivities kick off in Lagos

ECOWAS orders immediate deployment of Standby Force in Benin

Police condemn attack on Anambra Church, vow to hunt down perpetrators

FIFA rule shifts Nigeria vs Egypt friendly to December 16

Tinubu warns public officers as corruption threatens effective governance

FG unveils N3b Student Venture Capital Grant

Gunmen invade church, killing priests wife in Anambra

African players in Europe: Unused sub Salah steals spotlight

Get familiar: 2025s Detty December anthems you must know

Ogun warns against indiscriminate dumping of waste

Customs seize tramadol tablets, wraps of Indian hemp worth N720m in Katsina

NNPC/Seplat JV marks 30 years of training, apprentice graduation, 2m incident-free offshore man-hours

Army foils robbery, rescues kidnap victims, recovers weapons in Taraba

Why Mohbads widow is refusing public DNA test Alobas lawyer

Nigeria needs citizen volunteers for enhanced development drive Aiyedatiwa

Teledensity hits 81% as Nigerians consume 1.23m TB of data amid high cost

Install Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko as Oloja of Lagos, royal family appeals to Sanwo-Olu

Doctors demand better work conditions, call for health sector reforms

Benin president says situation under control after coup attempt

HEDA petitions EFCC to probe Fayose, Obasanjo over birthday funds

Economic growth not lifting Nigerians out of poverty, expert laments

Concerns over fiscal governance as 2026 budget misses timeline

SEC launches digital regulatory hub to strengthen oversight

Falana urges FG, others to end digital repression, uphold press freedom

VANGUARD

EFCC reveals how Kuru, others used Arik Air’s N4.9bn to float NG Eagles

What my grandson told Tinubu on Christmas day — Osoba

Why I stopped sponsoring pilgrimages to Mecca, Jerusalem — Osoba

Palmer to miss Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Atalanta

NLC threatens nationwide protest over insecurity

Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to regional stability, peace

‘Several’ deaths in thwarted Benin coup – Govt

Tinubu demands urgent action for release of 115 Catholic students still in captivity

PDP: Turakis NWC gains momentum as power brokers storm Abuja

ADC hails FGs intervention in Benin attempted coup

Wike pledges more houses for FCT judges

Bayelsa bans illegal mining, declares community agreements with miners null

ICPC, works ministry begin nationwide audit of 760 road projects worth 36trn

Tinubu meets Fubara, Nwifuru in Aso Villa

Fubara to commission 10 mega projects before year-end

Manufacturers cry out as Senate bill seeks 1,200% hike in SSB excise duty

Senate urges NDLEA, NHRC to collaborate on amendment to anti-drug law

Breaking: Again, bandits abduct three family members in Kwara

Reps decry non-compliance with PIA on oil sector decommissioning

Obasanjo is Africas greatest statesman alive Moghalu

Bandits abduct elderly man, injure son in Kano border community

Reps give NNPCL December 15 deadline to respond to 2021 audit queries

Gunmen kill motorist, abduct others in Imo community

Salah out of Liverpool Champions League game against Inter Milan

Salah dropped for Inter Milan clash after outburst

AFCON 2025: Nwabali racing against time to recover from ankle, hand injuries

Appeal Court introduces special sittings to tackle case congestion

FG bans cash payments for its services

Nigeria Police worst hit by fake news, says IGP Egbetokun

Nigeria moves to update national biotechnology policy

Saudi Arabia reportedly end alcohol ban for premium residents

Strike: SSANU gives FG December 31 deadline to conclude renegotiation

DR Congo president accuses Rwanda of violating peace accord

Japa: EU countries back stricter rules for deportation process

NDPHC restores 450MW to National Grid, begins recovery of 225MW Gbarain Power Plant

Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros

ADC to FG: If you can act in Benin overnight, why not protect Nigerians

Theres no country that doesnt know about Detty December in Nigeria Hospitality expert

Tinubu warns public officers against nepotism, corruption

FCT ll continue to build more houses for judges Wike

Lagos begins plans to rebuild police stations destroyed during #EndSARS unrest

FG to Courts: Speed up hearing of terrorism, kidnapping cases

 

NATION       

Provide evidence of corruption among judges, Appeal Courts president tasks Nigerians

Rising spread of fake news alarming IGP

UK losing billions by failing to harness Nigerians, other African skills

Japa Syndrome: Ondo varsity gives automatic jobs to 32 outstanding graduates

Fed Govt unveils N50m equity-free grant for tertiary students

FG moves to fully digitalise revenue collection by January 2026

Tinubu hails Shehu YarAdua as symbol of national conscience, integrity

Insecurity: SSANU urges govt to deploy surveillance technology in schools

Reps committee frowns at NNPCLs failure to honour invitation, gives Dec 15 deadline

2025 bid round: FG pegs minimum turnover of $100m for deep offshore

Tems reveals key qualities she values in relationship

Tinubu will continue to support judiciary to enhance productivity Wike

FG reduces signature bonus to $3m, $7m

DHQ reviews 2017 Joint Doctrine to enhance multi-domain operations

Alaafin extols Remi Tinubus virtue on chieftaincy conferment

LASTMA warns against traffic violations as delivery motorcyclist suffers limb fracture in Lagos

BREAKING: Tinubu meets six APC governors at State House

Akpabios visionary leadership resonates across Nigeria, says Reps Deputy Speaker

NDPHC restores additional 450MW of generation capacity to national grid

Request for transfer: Court orders Nnamdi Kanu to serve motion on FG, prison service

Tinubu warns public officers as corruption threatens effective governance

  DAILY TRUST

ADC to FG: Tackle insurgency the way you thwarted Benin Coup

Barau hails Tinubus intervention in foiled Benin coup

Obasanjo: Insurgency has lasted 15 years, hope those in charge know what they are doing

Bandits abduct 4 travellers in Kogi

EFCC Seals Sylvas Abuja residence amid ongoing probe

Why Islamic banking is growing in Nigeria Sharia Council

APC Shifts Taraba Governors Defection to January 2026

Troops Rescue Traders, Kill Bandits in Foiled Sokoto Ambush

Police recover 7 stolen vehicles, arrest suspects in Kano

Gov. Sule Clarifies Suspension of Mining Activities

Lai Mohammed to unveil book on Buharis legacy

Gov Sule: Why We Suspended Mining Activities In Nasarawa

TikTok blocks night-time live streaming for Nigerian users

Insecurity: Northern govs to commit N19bn monthly

Ex-Ogun Gov: Lack of continuity stalling Nigerias devt

Mata Media debuts as Nigerias first hausa-language, women-focused news platform

Troops foil robbery attempts, rescue abducted travellers in Taraba

Insecurity: FG appears overwhelmed Kwankwaso

Two dead in Lagos midnight auto crashes

Kwankwaso: FG overwhelmed by worsening insecurity

Bandits kill 7 in Sokoto communities

PDP: Wike Group to name Caretaker committee ahead Nov, 9

ECOWAS deploys standby force in Benin

Zamfara, Partners Move to Strengthen Immunisation Response as VPD Cases Rise

PWDs Hail Gov Lawal for Recognition, Inclusion in Governance

Zamfara Records Zero Active Cholera Case, Moves to Develop Pandemic Preparedness Plan

Why Atiku visited Jonathan

Zoning not on our agenda now, ADC tells Obi

APC sets conditions for Mutfwangs defection

Democracy at risk without youths participation Prof Jega

Abuja: Zuma Film Festival platform for celebrating creativity, talents

3 years after, Wassa IDPs seek reopening of PHC

POS vendors kick over CACs Jan. 1 deadline to ban unregistered operators

BUSINESSDAY

NUPRC denies withholding frontier exploration funds, says $185m, N14.9bn already released to NNPC

CBN grants final licences to 82 BDCs

Nigeria’s fight against terrorism needs more effort, concrete action – US Congressman

FG should fight banditry with same urgency shown in Benin coup response – ADC

Tinubu commends return of 100 Niger school students, seeks safe release of others

Much work still needs to be done on terrorism, religious violence, US tells FG

Nigeria’s gross FX reserves climbs to highest since 2019

Northern Nigeria faces critical shortage of doctors as insecurity persists

Nigeria faces uphill task selling new upstream oil dream

From bed to bench: How inpatient bed shortages threaten lives

Market, forex push local carriers to West Coast route

FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted from Niger Catholic school

Nigeria faces uphill task selling new upstream oil dream

Nigeria bets on digital payments VAT for more revenue

Reps decry non-compliance with PIA on oil sector decommissioning

NUPRC denies withholding Frontier Exploration Fund

Student venture capital grant targets student innovation with N3bn

AUST, Push Africa equip youth with practical healthcare skills to bridge workforce gap

Yoruba leaders, experts stress decentralised security model as threats close in

NEW TELEGRAPH

SSANU Threatens Strike Over Marginalisation, Unpaid 50bn Allowances, Others

CSOs Give NDPHC MD 7-Day Ultimatum To Step Aside Over Alleged Corruption

FCC Charges Water Resources Ministry To Ensure Water Infrastructure

SSANU Threatens Strike Over Marginalisation, Unpaid 50bn Allowances, Others

Coalition Asks IGP To Probe Allegations Against Ogah Over Constituents Harassment, Intimidation

Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President

SSANU Threatens Strike Over Marginalisation, Unpaid 50bn Allowances, Others

Tinubu: Shehu YarAdua Was A Symbol Of National Conscience, Integrity

YarAdua Wants Nigeria Governed By Institutions Tinubu

Wike: Tinubu Wont Stop Supporting Judiciary

Coalition Asks IGP To Probe Allegations Against Ogah Over Constituents Harassment, Intimidation

SSANU Threatens Strike Over Marginalisation, Unpaid 50bn Allowances, Others

PDP To Present Certificate Of Return To Oluyede Dec 10

Coalition Asks IGP To Probe Allegations Against Ogah Over Constituents Harassment, Intimidation

Coalition Asks IGP To Probe Allegations Against Ogah Over Constituents Harassment, Intimidation

Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President

Imo Police Launch Manhunt After Motorists Abducted In Ngor Okpala

Group Plans Free Electrical Installations Training To Empower Rivers Youths

Alleged Corruption: Court Gives Tinubu, Ojulari 14 Days To Enter Defence

FG Unveils N50m Equity-Free Grant For Tertiary Students

Public Health Emergency Imminent As Contraceptive Shortage Deepens AHBN

AAUA Graduates 32 First-Class At 14th Convocation

Sokoto Govt, MOFI Enhance Onion Production With Modern Cold Storage

Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President

Tinubu Warns Public Officers Against Corruption In Governance

Moore: Nigeria, US Moving Toward Stronger Joint Security Framework

Group Urges Protection For Widows, Vulnerable Women

Immigration Expert Cautions Nigerian Professionals On Visa Decisions

Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President

Army Foils Bandits Attack On Gatawa Village In Sokoto

Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President

Nigerians In Diaspora Hail Akpabio On Nation Building At 63

Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President

Oyetola Didnt Interfere In Osun APC Screening Spokesman

FG Overwhelmed By Insecurity, Arms Proliferation, Ethnic Profiling Kwankwaso

BLUEPRINT     

Breaking: Tinubu meets 6 APC governors amid security concerns

Fintiri imposes 24-Hour curfew on Adamawa community

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles group opponent land in Morocco

Singer Tems opens up on relationship standard

Golden Globe Awards: Full list of nominees released

Peller reacts as TikTok announces ban on live broadcast at night

Insecurity: US lawmaker Riley Moore visit Nigeria amid heightened diplomatic tensions

CAF unveils official mascot for AFCON 2025 in Morocco

Nigerian Air Force speaks on operations amid attempted coup in Benin Republic

Abia, NDPHC begin construction of 7.5MVA injection substation in Umuahia

4 killed, others wounded, as suspected cultists invade Anambra market

NDPHC restores Geregu 450MW plant, begins recovery work on 225MW Gbarain plant

Tinubu to Nigerians: Be ambassadors of truth, dont weaponize misinformation

Nnamdi Kanu: Court rejects motion seeking transfer from Sokoto

Nnamdi Kanu: FHC rejects motion seeking transfer from Sokoto

Northern governors ve earmarked N228bn to tackle security challenges Sule

2025 AFCON: Exemption rumours untrue Torunarigha

Over 72 CSOs back FIRS boss, write Reps Speaker

Imo police seals suspected kidnappers hotel, mortuary over organ harvesting

UNIMAID undergraduate wins top prize at 2025 Campus Journalism Award

UK loses 4bn annually by under-employing skilled Nigerians, other African migrants Study

Highland MFB partners NAMB, Water.org to launch WASH loan

FCMB completes public offer, moves closer to N500bn recapitalisation target

Nigerian youths laud appointment of Gen. Musa as defence minister

Lampada FC win inaugural Anambra state football league

The attainable projections in 2026 MTEF

2027: We dont take him serious, voters forum slams Dino Melaye

Mai Mala Buni @ 58: Celebrating an uncommon leader

Horvel Angels shock Fosla Academy to lift 2025 HerGame Girls football title

With APCs overwhelming support, Tinubus 2027 victory done deal Yilwatda

Trumps threat:One month after Chinas support, France expresses solidarity with Nigeria

                               

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