Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 15 December 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Gunman kills two, injures eight at US Ivy League school

11 killed in terror attack at Australian beach during Jewish festival

Petrol price war turns dirty as Dangote attacks NMDPRA boss

Car imports rebound, hit N1tn in nine months

I’ve never had N5m, says bandit leader Turji

Presidency, opposition clash over alleged weaponising of EFCC

Fire destroys 48 shops in Lagos market

Eight escape unhurt as aircraft landing gear collapses

Bayelsa PDP backs Diri’s autopsy order on late dep gov

ICPC recovers N37.4bn, $2.35m in 2025

Customs, NMDPRA tighten export controls against fuel diversion

Niger abduction: Uncertainty over fate of students still in captivity

Crisis hits Obi’s LP faction as BoT sacks NWC

Coup: Benin Republic arrests Ex-president’s son

Global uncertainty, Sahel insecurity threaten ECOWAS vision 2050 Touray

ADC demands full disclosure of FIRS-France tax agreement

Ex-lawmaker urges probe as Kwara dismisses bandit arms supply claims

Kemi Badenoch vows to scrap UK’s petrol, diesel car ban

JUST IN: Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders meet to discuss Benin coup attempt, other issues

Northern elders demand immediate termination of FIRS-France tax MoU

How daily reading helped me bag first-class UNIJOS best graduating student

Aircraft makes unusual landing at Kano airport

FG bans admission, transfer into SS3 to curb exam malpractice

Onion farmers forecast higher prices during yuletide

Coastal highway: FG begins compensation for Akwa Ibom farm owners

FG unveils onion support programme for Sokoto farmers

SERAP threatens to sue AGF over N6tn NDDC judgment

ADC begins 90-day membership registration, fixes date for congresses, convention

Over 20,000 applicants sit for NAF recruitment aptitude test

Falana urges social media ban for under-16s

Customs, NMDPRA join forces to curb fuel diversion

ICPC recovers 37.44bn, $2.353m in 2025

Pregnant woman, 18-month-old son feared killed in Kano

Doctor urges regular screening for non-communicable diseases

Tinubu approves N20bn for CCB to boost anti-corruption drive

I’ve been approached to join APC but won’t defect Natasha

Bandit leader Turji admits to Zamfara peace talks, denies 30m payoff

Northern, Southern youths unite, sign peace accord in Kaduna

CCB probing ex-ministers, top govt officials for corruption Chairman

Trump urges prayers for victims of US varsity shooting

Kidnapping: Safe School Project to deploy more security personnel

THISDAY

Opposition Leaders Raise the Alarm, Accuse FG of Plotting One-party State

Dangote: NMDPRA CEO Must Be Probed, Prosecuted for Graft, Economic Sabotage

Amuka, Osoba, Obaigbena, Ibori, Obi, Adesina, Others Serenade Ijeoma Nwogwugwu at 60

MoU with French Tax Agency Won’t Compromise Nigerian Taxpayers’ Data, Digital Systems, FIRS Clarifies

Tinubu Canvasses United ECOWAS Front Against Unconstitutional Change of Govt

Solid Minerals Revenue Hits N58.6bn, Surges Over 54% Above 2024 Collection

Opposition Leaders Raise Alarm over Threat to Nigerias Multi-Party Democracy

Oby Ezekwesili Selected for International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award

Amupitans Doubt on Tech Devices Ensuring Credible Elections Careless, Says Osun PDP

Tinubu, Fubara Hail Wike at 58, President Lauds FCT Transformation

Shettima Declares Open 68th Ordinary Session Of ECOWAS Leaders in Abuja

NiMet Predicts Three-day Sunshine, Haziness from Today

NBA Human Rights Institute, Legal Aid Partner on Plight of Vulnerable

NELFUND Applauds N100bn Dangote Scholarship Scheme

Coastal Highway: Winhomes Insists on Collective Action Amid Legal Tussle

FGs Push for Speedy Trial of Terror Suspects

As Northern Leaders UnveilFresh Blueprint on Insecurity

Nigerian Governors: How 36 States Grew Health Sector Budget by 30% to N2.36tn in 2025

ADC Commences Membership Registration, Sets Dates for Congresses and National Convention

GUARDIAN    

INEC dissociates self from factional Accord Party gov primary in Osun

Police arrest mortuary attendant over alleged organ harvesting in Edo

Rabiu rewards long-serving BUA staff with $20.7m cash gifts

N4tr power sector debt fiscally unsustainable CPPE

Napoli stumble at Udinese to leave AC Milan top in Serie A

West African presidents meet after string of coups

2027: Obi cannot win 5% of votes in North, says Pastor Ashimolowo

Coalition gives govt 3-month ultimatum over collapsed Taraba bridge

EFCC denied Malami opportunity to perfect bail Spokesman

Kidnapping, insecurity threaten Nigerias survival GKS president

Ondo varsity seeks N12b annual subvention to attain global status, potential

2026: Adeleke jittery over Oyebamijis emergence as our guber candidate, says Osun APC

Osun 2026: Accord faction picks another candidate days after Adelekes emergence

Ezekwesili wins anti-graft excellence award

21 years after, unions renew call for Nigeria Airways retirees severance

FG bans admission, transfer of students into SS3

Only 22% of Nigeria hospitals have access to clean water Saraki

Woman, infant die as LASTMA, LASAMBUS rescue 10 in Ikorodu road crash

NDLEA arrests bandits drug supplier, seizes 47kg skunk, 170,000 bottles of codeine

Primate Ayodele, Adelabu clash over alleged N150m extortion attempt

ADC announces dates for congresses, convention, begins 90-day membership registration

Corruption: Were investigating former ministers, serving officials, says CCB

Gunmen kill 11 during Jewish event at Sydneys Bondi Beach

Obi demands probe into alleged arms supply to terrorists by govt officials

N6tr scandal: SERAP demands publication of indicted names in NDDC report

Why civil servants are barred from private business, foreign accounts CCB

Soludo plans dualisation of Onitsha roads to ease traffic

Tinubu approves patency certificate for research institutes turmeric tea production

CSOs alarmed over legislators meddling in exam bodies

U.S. rapper, Cardi B, goes viral in Saudi Arabia

Security forces neutralise notorious bandit Kachalla NaAllah in Sokoto

FG moves to tighten monitoring of N4.7tr constituency projects

VANGUARD

Seized C-130 aircraft: 11 soldiers yet to be released in Burkina Faso — FG

Allegations of A Terrorist: Two former governors fueling insecurity

WAEC/NECO fees: Benue orders refund of N106,000 charged by school

Dangote alleges sleaze at NMDPRA, demands investigation

Alleged Christian genocide: US, Nigeria close to finalising strategic framework on insecurity — Riley Moore

Allegations of A Terrorist: Two former governors fueling insecurity

MASSOB comments on Ngiges EFCC arrest following Obis visit

Flybird aircraft suffers nose gear collapse in Kano, NSIB investigates

ICPC recovers N37bn, $2.35m, secures high-profile convictions in 2025

Benin arrests son of former president after foiled coup attempt

Bandits comment: CSO tells Tinubu to redeploy Communication, Digital Economy Minister

Presidency, senators want me to join APC but I wont Senator Natasha

FG bans admission, transfer of students into SS3 over malpractice

Full List: 12 European countries that restrict or do not allow dual citizenship

NAF C-130 aircraft, 11 soldiers yet to be released Foreign Affairs Ministry

Why civil servants are barred from operating businesses, foreign accounts CCB

N6tn NDDC scandal: SERAP threatens contempt suit against AGF Fagbemi

Corruption: We are investigating ministers, top govt officials CCB

Tinubu increases CCB budget from N3bn to N20bn

EFCC denies me opportunity to perfect bail Malami

AFCON: Ivory Coast brace for Group of Death as coach Fae defends squad picks

Turji admits peace talks, denies 30m payoff, accuses ex-governors of fueling insecurity

Hostage Crisis: Senator Arise urges Tinubu not to rule out military option in Burkina Faso

Gov Diri orders autopsy on Bayelsa deputy governors death

BENIN REPUBLIC: How African leaders play into the hands of coup plotters Falana

LEADERSHIP

Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi, Others Urge Nigerians To Resist Bad Governance

Aiyedatiwa Promises To Tackle Ondo Varsity Funding Challenges

50 Students Get First Class Degrees At Abiola Ajimobi Technical University

‘Remove Corrupt Politicians From Office Through Ballot Boxes’

‘Bandit Leaders Have Repeatedly Denied Link with Matawalle’

Police Affairs Ministry Goes Paperless As December 31 Deadline Nears

Nwifuru Approves N150,000 Christmas Bonus For Civil Servants

Monarchs, Chiefs Draw Battle Line Over Association ln Delta

Military Winning War In North West, Kills Notorious Bandit Kachalla

Police Arrest Man Over Death Of Wife In Imo

Presidency Fires Back At Opposition, Says Anti-Corruption Fight Not A Political Tool

Dangote Alleges Sleaze At NMDPRA, Demands Investigation, Prosecution Of Agency Head

Opposition Leaders Raise Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Nigeria’s Multi-Party Democracy

ICPC Recovers ₦37.44bn, $2.35m In 2025

7 Days After, Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers Still Detained In Burkina Faso

Content Creator Peller Crashes Car On Livestream Over Alleged Breakup With Girlfriend Jarvis

Ngige: MASSOB Accuses EFCC Of Political Vendetta

‘‎Detty December’ Festival Kicks Off With Pomp, Pageantry

Onion Farmers Warn Of Commodity Price Hike Ahead Of Christmas, New Year Festivities

JUST-IN: Federal Government Bans Direct Admission, Transfer To SS3 Nationwide

Police Ministry Beats December 31 Deadline, Unveils Digital Platform

SERAP Threatens AGF With Lawsuit For Not Enforcing N6trn NDDC Judgment

Africa Faces 130m Housing Deficit By 2030, $1.4trn In Finance Gap, Minister Warns

Urhobo Traditional Rulers Demand Release Of Okuama Leaders

DAILY TIMES   

EU launches 12m programme to strengthen maritime security in West, Central Africa

Insecurity: Ribadu Hosts US Congressional Delegates In Abuja

Okpebholo has defied early scepticism with infrastructure push Afegbua

LP Reps task politicians on united front against insecurity, economic challenges

Naira weakens despite CBNs $100m intervention as reserves rise to $45bn

Listed Firms Pump N3.06trn in Taxes on N7.6trn Profits

NATION        

Over 20,000 applicants participate in NAF recruitment exercise nationwide

Edo police detain mortician over alleged organ harvesting

I wont defect to APC, I will stay in PDP, says Natasha

BREAKING: ECOWAS to establish joint counter-terrorism force to tackle terrorism, insecurity

Nwifuru approves N150,000 Christmas bonus for Ebonyi workers

Fed govt stops transfer of students into SS3 in public, private schools

Summit asks Kano govt to domesticate law against gender based violence

Northern Elders demand immediate termination of FIRSFrance tax data MoU

BREAKING: Another Accord Party guber candidate emerges in Osun 2026 race after Adeleke

Makinde urges Abiola Ajimobi varsity to leverage circular corridor for research, innovation

Terrorism: US, Nigeria close to strategic security agreement Rep Moore

DAILY TRUST

Bandits hit another Kogi Church, kidnap worshippers, residents

Osun govship: Another Accord Party candidate emerges

ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja over regional stability, coup

4 Killed, 7 Injured in Kogi Auto Crash

Gov Kefas picks APC membership card ahead of defection

Former Nigerias Ambassador to China, Uthman AbdulAzeez, Dies at 71

Unknown assailants kill pregnant woman, toddler in Kano

BREAKING: FG bans admission, transfer of SS3 students

Father allegedly kills, buries teenage son in Edo

JUST IN: Private jet crash-lands in Kano

EU, Gombe State unveil Solar Powered Health Initiative

Ambassadorial list: Senate to forward observations to Tinubu after screening Ndume

Obi: Rising insecurity shows failure of leadership

Natasha: I wont join APC despite being persuaded by Presidency

BUSINESSDAY

BUA rewards 510 long-serving staff with N30bn

Taraba governor, Kefas defects from PDP to APC

Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders forge united front against coups, terrorism

NDLEA arrests bandits’ drug supplier ‘Gamboli’ in Niger

Fifteen states defy funding gaps to advance electricity market plans

Constitution review bill stalls 20 months after committee launch

Recapitalisation: Insurance underwriters face pressure from broker partners

How Nigerian can trigger real estate growth, build on Q3 gains

How battle to control probes turn lawmakers against lawmakers in the House of Reps

New tax regime frowns at old crude method of collection

NEW TELEGRAPH

Anti-Corruption Fight: EFCC Being Used To Weaken Opposition Atiku, Obi, Mark, Others

Osun 2026: Accord Party Disowns Factional Primary, Affirms Adeleke As Sole Governorship Candidate

Persistent Insecurity Is Failure Of Leadership Obi

APC Leadership Commends Stakeholders For Generosity To Kebbi Peopl

FG Bans Admission, Transfer Into ss3 to Curb Exam Malpractice

Insecurity: NLC Insists, Says No Going Back On Nationwide Protest

ADC Demands Full Disclosure Of Nigerias Tax Agreement With France

Why Nigeria Needs More Transparency, Accountability Ibadin

Oborevwori Condoles Diri, Family, Bayelsans Over Passing Of Ewhrudjakpo

Osun 2026: Ill Beat Oyebamiji For Continuity Of Good Governance Adeleke

Anti-Corruption Fight: ICPC Recovers N37.44Bn, $2.35M In 2025

Private Jet Crash-Lands At Kano Airport

Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Emergence, Right Step Towards APCs Victory Oyintiloye

Adaramodu, Constructs Ultra-Modern Shops To Boost Economic, Community Devt

EU, Gombe Launch Solar-Powered Health Project To Tackle Power Deficit In Healthcare

Ewhrudjakpos Sudden Death: Diri Orders Autopsy, Warns Against Politicisation

Security Operatives Neutralise Notorious Bandit NaAllah In Sokoto

Tension In Kano As Pregnant Woman, 18-Month-Old Son Killed In Suspected Attack

BLUEPRINT     

Popular TikToker Peller in car crash after break-up with Jarvis

Stock market sustains bullish run as investors pocket N1.54trn gain

Kano airport: NSIB confirms aircraft landing incident, launches investigation

Yakubu Gowon alive, in good health Aide

AFCON 2025: Nwabali joins Uzoho in Super Eagles camp

Osun 2026: Accord faction picks another candidate days after Adelekes emergence

AFCON 2025: Tickets sold out for Nigeria vs Tunisia clash

Pro-Chancellor, VC faceoff stalls convocation at Michael Okpara Varsity

Northern, Southern youths sign peace accord in Kaduna

Africa faces 130m housing deficit by 2030, $1.4trn in finance gap Minister

Emir Sanusi II receives Christian leaders, preaches peaceful co-existence

Northern elders move against FIRSFrance tax data MoU

How Tinubus intervention in Osun APC governorship primary prevented disunity Group

Exam malpractice: FG prohibits admission, transfer of students into SS3

                               

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