Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 12 December 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN    

Trump launches $1m gold card, direct US citizenship path for wealthy foreigners

Nigerian soldiers still held in Burkina Faso, says Tuggar

Sanusi: Nigerian leaders see public office as family business

Stakeholders caution against indiscriminate arrests of healthcare workers

FG issues first gas trading licence to boost pricing, liquidity

FG pledges support for education as Akume, Alaafin get FSS fellowship awards

FG eyes nationwide EV rollout as CNG attracts $2bn investment

Energy crisis: Don advocates return to coal-powered electricity

Reps pass bill to establish specialised medical college for armed forces

Ruling house rejects KWAM1s lineage claim, bid for Awujale stool

Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court dismisses ex-ministers no-case submission

Nigeria records N6.69tr trade surplus in Q3 2025

Ngiges kinsmen in confusion as EFCC charges ex-minister in court

Yuletide: Reps urge FG to reduce airport charges by 50%

Shettima flags off Dangote foundations N100b education scheme

INEC chairman says poor network hinders result upload on IREV

Tinubu transmits 20262028 MTEF/FSP to Senate for speedy approval

Forbes names Okonjo-Iweala, Abudu among worlds 100 most powerful women

Housing ministrys perm sec assures staff of improved welfare

#EndSARS massacre at Lekki tollgate was fake news, Lai Mohammed insists

FG backs Agrihub scale-up to create 30,000 jobs for youths

Turaki calls for selfless leadership, as EX-Officio members declare support

78 Kuje inmates receive certification in professional painting, decoration

Defeating Tinubu will be easier than APCs victory against Jonathan, says ADC

Oyo varsity confirms NELFUND loan disbursements for 1,101 students

Police opens application for recruitment of 50,000 constables

Wrong to subject Christians to Sharia law Sultan of Sokoto

Tinubu can find soldiers for France but not for Nigerians dying in their homes

Fubara has fallen in love with a captor PDP National Publicity Secretary

PUNCH

Alleged N2.2bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-labour minister Ngige today

Senate firestorm: Oshiomhole, Ndume lock horns on Omokri’s nomination

Insecurity: FG approves 94,000 new enlistments

S’South govs, PDP mourn Bayelsa deputy gov’s death

Fubara pushing Rivers towards fresh crisis, says Speaker

Owo massacre: Catholic priest recounts church bombing, shootings in court

Insecurity: Plateau gov meets defence minister, seeks collaboration

Salary arrears: Protesting workers shut Edo LG secretariat

FG secures over N6bn private-sector funding to expand 3MTT nationwide

Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt Minister

Digital workforce will power Nigerias next chapter – Tinubu

FG reaffirms commitment to inclusive family planning

Angry passenger arrested for destroying laptops over flight cancellation

NBA urges Makinde to rebuild Oyo security framework

Ambassadorial nominees: Senate panel screens Omokri, Yakubu, others

Idoma monarch installed as Bayelsa varsity chancellor

FG okays Nigerias first gas trading licence to boost liquidity, pricing

Reps seek cut in airfares ahead of Yuletide

Awujale bid: Ruling house rejects KWAM1s application

Police arrest suspect over killing of woman, infant in Katsina

EFCC may charge ex-Anambra gov Ngige to court – Ex-aide

INEC chairman raises concern over unclean voter register

N33.8bn fraud: Court dismisses ex-minister Mammans no-case submission

Senate receives Tinubus 20262028 MTEF/FSP for approval

Reps seeks to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

ADC unveils Delta committee, vows to unseat Tinubu, Oborevwori

El-Zakzaky questions source of bandits weapons, accuses govt of complicity

Okonjo-Iweala celebrates Forbes’ world’s most powerful women recognition

How to apply for Nigeria Police Force recruitment 2025/2026

EFCC interview was about Abacha loot duplication allegation, not terrorism – Malami

Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu make Forbes’ world’s most powerful women 2025

Students, management fume over bandits prank filmed at Lagos varsity

THISDAY

Fagbemi Calls FoI ‘Oxygen of Democracy’ As Stakeholders Demand Overhaul of Transparency Systems

NCC Blocks Seven Piracy Sites, Calls for Stronger Digital Safeguards in Nollywood

Rivers National Assembly Caucus Condoles With Rep Abiante over Wifes Death

INEC: Voter Apathy Cannot Be Solved By Technology Alone

Shettima Seeks More Investment in Education to Reverse West Africas Low Human Capital Index

Acute Water Scarcity Hits Minna, Environs

Akpoti-Uduaghan Builds State-of-the-Art Maternity Centre Without Constituency Funds

FG: We Wont Allow Terror, Divisive Acts to Derail Nigeria, Charges Religious Leaders

Court Stops IGI, Four H Nigeria Ltd From Selling Lekki Land in N21.5bn Sale Dispute

Olawuyi: N Assembly ll Continue to Deepen Governance at Grassroots

New Tax Laws: Zacch Adedeji Signs Digital Transformation Deal with French Tax Authority

Stakeholders Flay Neglect of South-south Region Despite Powering Nigeria

Nigerias Active Internet Subscribers Hit 142.6M as Mobile GSM Maintains Lead

VANGUARD

US seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft

Bird strike grounds flight, triggers passenger riot at Abuja Airport

Army 8 Division graduates 60 battle-ready soldiers

Owo church attack: We saw hell, over 40 of my members died, Priest tells court

Ambassadorial appointment: Drama as Senate clears Dambazau, Fani-Kayode, Omokri, others

EFCC to arraign ex-minister Ngige Friday

Amnesty accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity

Impact of 3MTT proves Nigeria can build $1tn economy Tinubu

Envoys: ADC hits Senate for bow-and-go clearance of controversial nominees

Kidnapping of students in Kebbi, Niger, very disheartening First Lady

NNPCL Targets over two million increase oil production in 2026

$1.8 billion lost yearly to Nigeria-linked fraud US alerts

Uncertainty over Bayelsa Deputy Governors health after sudden collapse

CBNs FX reforms open new opportunities for growth, non-oil exports

Tackle insecurity to reduce out-of-school students Oyinlola tells FG

Time magazine names Architects of AI as Person of the Year

Reps pass bill to establish specialised medical college for armed forces for second reading

Maritime security, fleet expansion, personnel development defined my tenure Ogalla

Reps urge 50% cut in airport charges, tax breaks for airlines

Ambassadorial Screening: Dambazau, Ibas, Fani-Kayode, Reno, others asked to bow andgo

Oshiomhole, Ndume clash over Reno Omokris ambassadorial nomination

Vote Buying: Why weve not charged those arrested in Anambra to court INEC

Air Power central to Nigerias security success, says Defence Minister

Soludo seeks to end multiple taxation with new bill in Anambra

Catholic priest narrates how terrorists bombed Owo church in court

Political tensions rise in Nasarawa as Lafia LGA chairman suspended amid 2027 election jostle

FG launches Africas first gas trading market, licenses JEX

U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft

Dangote unveils N100bn education fund for Nigerianstudents

United Nigeria grounds aircraft after bird strike, flights disrupted

EFCC: Malamis lawyers seek court intervention over continued detention

Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: Youve a case to answer, court tells ex-Minister, Mamman

Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables: PSC opens application portal

Imo dredgers cry out over alleged multiple taxation by NIWA

7 critical investment moves to make before retiring in Nigeria

FCCPC seals Ikeja Electric office over prolonged violation of consumer rights

Nasarawa gets new Commissioner of Police

Mutfwang absorbs 700 ad-hoc staff, ends 23-year wait for employment

Customs Comptroller Aliyu, who rejected $50,000 bribe, takes helm

Shiites cant be intimidated by guns, says El-Zakzaky

No reason for airfares hike Aero Contractors, West Link

LEADERSHIP

Awujale Stool: KWAM1’s Genealogical Linkage Form Signed By Unknown Family Unit Head – Fusengbuwa Ruling House

Nigerian Economy: Inflation And The Challenge Of Poverty

Awujale Stool: KWAM1’s Genealogical Linkage Form Signed By Unknown Family Unit Head – Fusengbuwa Ruling House

Oshiomhole, Ndume Clash At Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening

Nigerian Leaders Treat Public Office As Family Enterprise – Sanusi

Shock, Tributes As Bayelsa Deputy Governor Slumps, Dies

Dangote Launches N1trn Education Fund To Support 1.3m Nigerian Students

Benin Republic: Nigeria Urges More Intervention To Stop Coups In Africa

‘You Have Ignited Fresh Crisis’, Speaker Amaewhule Tells Governor Fubara

‘It Felt Like The Ground Caved In’, Witness Recounts Owo Church Bombing In Court

New Report Exposes Gaps In Reparations For Survivors Of Conflict-related Sexual Violence

INEC Chairman Raises Concern Over Unclean Voter Register

Federal Government Sets December Deadline For Civil Service To Go Fully Paperless

Katsina Okays N30,000 Allowance For Rural Teachers

Political Class Deliberately Sabotaging Nigeria’s Progress — Emir Sanusi II

PHC Awards: NGF To Rank Governors On Health Governance, Financing

Senate Receives Tinubu’s 2026–2028 MTEF/FSP For Consideration
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600 British Empire Artefacts Stolen From Museum – Police

Reps Give NNPC 3-month Ultimatum To Begin Clearance Of Retirees’ Accumulated Arrears

Fighting Corruption Is Like Fighting Drug Cartels, Says Ex-Kano Anti-Corruption Boss

Federal Government Intervenes As Burkina Faso Holds On To NAF Aircraft, Personnel

Nigerians Kick As AFCON 2025 Free-to-Air Deal Favours Europe

Super Falcons Slip To 37th In Latest FIFA Rankings

NATION         

PSC begins recruitment process of 50,000 constables into Police Force

Oshodi mob attack: Policeman was on lawful duty, says Lagos Taskforce

Retired NDLEA directors visit Marwa, pledge continued support for drug war

Reps reject airfare subsidy, urge government to cut airport charges

Poor communication infrastructure as major barrier to credible elections, says INEC chairman

Ministry of Works shines as federal MDAs begin Public Service games in Yola

AGF takes over trial of lawyer, four others charged with cyberbullying Senator Buba

MAAUN congratulates Prof Bayero on appointment as first female VC of Northwest Varsity

FG backs private sector innovation as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease climb

Lagos pop-culture commentator, Belove Olocha steps into global spotlight

Group backs northern governors on trust fund, mining freeze, state police

NGF to name best performing state in health care Friday

Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Provide your defence, Court tells ex-Power Minister Mamman

Rivers wont progress amid disagreement, says Fubara

JUST IN: Senate clears Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Ikpeazu, ex-INEC chair, others for ambassadorial positions

ABU develops blueprint on agriculture, human capacity development for Zamfara

Oyo leverages technology to combat gender-based violence, unveils FGM action plan

First Lady urges Nigerians to reach out more in 2026

Reps pass bill to establish specialised medical college for armed forces for second reading

African leaders plan joint colonial reparations claim against UK

BOI, NCGC launch N10bn guaranteed loan scheme to empower women entrepreneurs

Owo church killings: How we were attacked Catholic priest tells court

Why Seyi Tinubu needs maximum security

Youths hail Tinubu for military intervention in Benin Republic

Tinubu transmits 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP to the Senate for approval

YABATECH students to get funding, training, career opportunities

Centre urges Reps to safeguard Niger Deltas hard-won peace

Tinubu deserves support, continuity in 2027 APC chieftain Obilade

Stakeholders seek inclusion of whole grains in national nutrition policies

FG reaffirms support for Oyo Federal School of Surveying

Shettima launches Dangote Foundations 100bn annual scholarship scheme

FG launches online platform for gas trading, exchange

DAILY TRUST

Oshiomhole, Ndume Clash During Omokris Screening

Nigerian leaders treat public office as family enterprise Sanusi

Police withdrawal: Tinubu directs ministers to obtain clearance for escorts

2027: Defections heighten fear of single party contest

EFCC compiles charges against Malami

Ganduje, Barau camps strategise ahead Kano govs possible defection

Ngige in EFCC custody, says aide

Trader bags 3 years for forging customs documents

FG to U.S. delegation: Security challenges in Nigeria not religious

FG arraigns ex-aviation minister on N5bn corruption charges

Nigeria loses billions of dollars worth of intellectual property Commission

Human Rights Day: NGE, SERAP seek end to journalists harassment

32 Nigerians deported from India

Botched Benin coup: Nigerian military needs round-the-clock vigilance Defence minister

Police arrest suspect linked to Anambra lawmakers death

Application of corruption laws could land citizens in prison ICPC

How Ramat lost out on NERCs Chairmanship

FIRS, French Authority seal deal on digital tax administration

First commercial flight lands at Ekiti airport

CIPM inducts 1,261, to delist non-financial members

Rewane predicts 4.1% annual growth in 2026

FIRS engages security agencies to tackle tax evasion

70.1m litres of petrol supplied to Nigerian market in November

Nigeria takes leap in maritime digitisation with ECMS

BUSINESSDAY

AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names final 28-man Super Eagles squad

Bayelsa deputy governor Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing

Omokri, Fani-Kayode, others scale Senate committee screening as Oshiomhole, Ndume clash

Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

Reps advance bill to amend CBN Act

Dangote offers dollar dividends to lure investors to refinery IPO

FG plans N17.89trn borrowing to fund 2026 budget

Africa’s richest man gives quarter of his wealth to foundation

Nigeria’s 300 AI startups train models abroad due to infrastructure gap

Lagos seeks private capital to fund ambitious transport policies

Nigeria secures N6bn private-sector support to scale up 3MTT digital skills programme

Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound

Nigeria’s external trade gained pace in the third quarter of 2025 as a steady rise in imports met a firmer…

FG launches first gas trading, clearing platform

IFC sets 2026 investment priorities for energy access, jobs, SME growth

NEW TELEGRAPH

Reps Deny Plan To Rename Nigeria As United States Of Nigeria

Tinubus Anti-Corruption War Political Witch-Hunt Atiku

Zulum Opens UBEC 28th Quarterly Meeting In Maiduguri

Ikorodu LG Holds 2026 Budget Retreat

Terminal Operator Rewards Importers, Exporters At Onne Port

Fubara Calls On Rivers People To Support Tinubus 2027 Re-Election

Tinubu: Nigerias True Wealth Lies in Creativity, Not Oil Or Minerals

Senate Confirms Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Ikpeazu, Others For Ambassadorial Roles

Nigeria Sliding Into Fanatical Governance, Opposition In ICU Momodu

Tinubu Submits 20262028 MTEF/FSP To Senate, Seeks Swift Approval

Kaduna Financial Inclusion Rises To 66% In Major Milestone Commissioner

FG Pushes For Transparency In N4.7trn Constituency Projects Implementation

BLUEPRINT       

Awujale: Ruling House rejects KWAM1s lineage claim

Nigerias Super Falcons drop one spot in latest FIFA ranking

Osimhen scoops top award in Turkey

Enugu frowns at underage marriage, says perpetrators will be prosecuted

Ranchers to defence minister: You have less than a year to curb insecurity

Nigeria loses trillions of naira annually to gender-based violence Minister

NAFADC destroys N5bn worth of counterfeit, substandard products in Nasarawa

Katung donates relief materials to IDPs, supports rural hospitals in Southern Kaduna

Group backs northern governors on trust fund, mining freeze, state Police

Oshiomhole, Ndume clash at Reno Omokris ambassadorial screening

Second Dr. Joseph Ikyaator National Tennis Open kicks December 16 Organisers

Nigeria Police schedule date to open recruitment portal for 50,000 Constables

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