Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 19 December 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

LEADERSHIP

Trump Signs Executive Order Reclassifying Marijuana As Less-dangerous Drug

4 Rivers Lawmakers Defect To APC In House Of Reps

Ex-Minister Ngige Makes Surprise Appearance At APC Caucus Meeting After Bail

Enugu ADC Leader Slams Umahi Over Alleged South-East Marginalisation

Tinubu Engages Businessman Arthur Eze To Commercialise Research, Innovation

Senate Panel Screens Tinubu’s Nominees For NUPRC, NMDPRA Headship

Reps Okay Electronic Transmission Of Election Results, Stiffer Penalties For Vote Trading

Tinubu, Osinbajo, Others Attend APC National Caucus Meeting At Aso Rock Villa

‘Cabal Forging Newspaper Editions For Buhari To Distort Real Events’, Says Biographer Omole

Wizkid, Davido, Olamide Light Up Lagos As ‘Detty December’ Kicks Off

Reps Constitute Panel To Probe Discrepancies In New Tax Laws

NAFDAC Destroys N10bn Counterfeit, Substandard Products In Kano

COAS Orders Training Reforms, Enhanced Welfare Package For Army

Air Chief Reaffirms Commitment To Internal Security, Protection Of Lives

Ex-NMDPRA Boss’ Resignation Won’t Affect Investigation — ICPC

No Casualty As Police Confirm Tanker Explosions In Edo

2 Suspects Arrested As Police Probe Fraudsters Targeting Microsoft 365 Software Users

Refusing Sexual Intimacy In Marriage Could Attract 2-year Jail Term, Police Warn

No Casualty As Police Confirm Tanker Explosions In Edo

Dangote’s Allegations: Ahmed’s Resignation Not Enough, EFCC, ICPC Must Act — Frank

Delta Oil Communities Slam Trust Leaders, Allege Internal PIA Sabotage

‘It’s Mockery Of Nigeria’s Democracy’, Adeyanju Condemns Alleged Alteration Of New Tax Laws

Senate Confirms 64 Career, Non-Career Ambassadors

Tinubu To Present Proposed 2026 Budget To N’Assembly Friday

NAF C-130 Aircraft Continues Mission From Burkina Faso To Portugal

Federal Government Reopens 47 Unity Colleges

Bandit Attacks: Military Operations Underway In Border Communities — Adeleke

Court Sentences 4 Kidnappers To Death For Killing Businessman

‘No Nigerian Carried Out Terrorist Attack In US’, Says Akpabio’s Aide

JUST-IN: Boko Haram Abducts LG Vice Chair, 2 Councillors, Others In Borno

Federal Government Declares Digital Transformation Era For Civil Service

‘Let Buhari Rest In Peace’, El-Rufai Condemns ‘Divisive Book Launch’ In Aso Rock

Otuaro Reassures Ex-Agitators On Training, Christmas Support

Davido Projects Asake, Rema, Omah Lay As Next Afrobeats ‘GOATs’

US Embassy Honours 5 Nigerian Content Creators

PUNCH

NAFDAC destroys N55bn fake medical products

Buhari fully backed Osinbajo’s 2023 presidential bid, ex-aide insists

Insecurity: Tinubu pledges state police to US, European allies

Reps probe tax law tweaks, PDP demands suspension

Yuletide: NSA alerts govs to beef up security

Tinubu appoints Oseni NERC chairman, drops Ramat

No factions in Accord, national treasurer insists

Kidnappings: Over 3,000 schools join Safe Schools Initiative in one month

Petroleum regulators pledge reforms to unlock investments

Insecurity orchestrated by enemies of Nigeria – Akpabio

Court okays Malami’s further detention by EFCC

MTEF: Reps, Senate disagree over crude oil benchmark

Army set to realign training, operations for combat readiness COAS

FG urges BUA to speed up sugar refinery completion

NAF crew continues Portugal mission from Burkina Faso

Farmers meet over high input costs, food insecurity

Why Gambling in Nigeria is Captivating the Youth and Alarming Society

47.1m Nigerians no longer need treatment for elephantiasis, river blindness Minister

Senate screens Tinubus nominees for NMDPRA, NUPRC

Kwara Assembly suspends lawmaker for secretly recording closed-door meeting

2027: 70% Rivers support for Tinubu already secured Fubara

FG blames saboteurs for misinformation on tax reforms

Tinubu to present 2026 budget to N’Assembly Friday

FG reopens 47 unity schools after security beef-up

FG boosts blue economy drive with Bakassi Deep Seaport approval

Start small, dream big, A’Ibom gov urges Mountain Top University graduands

NAFDAC destroys over N55bn fake, expired drugs in Oyo

Assistant commissioner of police slumps, dies in Ebonyi

NIWA pledges tougher safety rules, zero tolerance for waterway accidents

ADC faction suspends Nwosu, 14 others over anti-party activities

NAFDAC destroys 10.19bn fake, expired products in Kano

FG, IFAD excited as Nasarawa rice, cassava farmers record bumper harvest

NEMA distributes relief materials to Ondo flood victims

Reduced power supply due to drop in national grid allocation IBEDC

Don seeks simplified teaching of science, tech subjects

Paperless revolution: Nigeria hits 100% digital compliance across federal ministries

US honours 54 Nigerian Mandela Washington Fellows

Nigeria’s air travel among worlds cheapest, says United Airlines boss

NG-CARES: Govs vow proper use of funds

THISDAY

Report: Investment in Renewable Energy Sector Hits $250M from $90M

Petroleum Marketers Back In-country Refining, Oppose Unbridled Fuel Importation

Senate Screens Tinubus Oil Regulators, Nominees Promise Digitisation, Gas Discipline, Investor Confidence

Senate Green-lights Yakubu, Fani-Kayode, Dambazzau, Ibas, Omokri, 59 Others As Ambassadors

Tinubu Names Oseni Chairman of 7-man Reconstituted Board of NERC

FG Reopens All Closed 47 Unity Colleges, Expresses Commitment to Safety

The Lagos-Calabar coastal highway: Hidden costs that must be paid up now

In Sudden Turn of Events, FG Announces Resignation of NMDPRA, NUPRC CEOs

ONSA: Weve Not Provided Arms to Any Socio-cultural Organisation, Claim is False

Profiles of New Oil Sector Regulatory Chiefs

Tinubu Seeks N43.56 Trillion Budget Reset to End Multiple Spending Cycles

NEC Constitutes 10-man Committee to Fasttrack Implementation of Livestock Development

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Umahi Replies Abaribe, Asks Him to Study Procurement Act

NECA Commends FGs Suspension of Proposed Ban on Sachet-packaged Alcohol

Osinbajo: N34 Billion Folorunsho Alakija Hospital Facility at UniOsun will Discourage Medical

NLC: Over 2,295 Teachers Killed by Boko Haram, Bandits Since 2009

Senate Pushes for State Police, Tech-Driven Overhaul as Antidote to Nigerias Insecurity

UN, Other Partners, Endorse Abias 25-year Development Plan

Reject Elite Plots to Divide Nigeria Ahead 2027, NIPR President Warns

Malamis Team Alleges Threat to Safety After EFCC Searches Ex-AGFs Offices, Home

GUARDIAN    

Tinubu convenes APC caucus in Aso Villa ahead of NEC, 2027 calculations

Six ex-PDP governors attend APC caucus meeting in Aso Villa

Don’t politicise defence, military intelligence expert tells Presidency

Ondo Deep Sea Port gets green light, set to serve Nigeria, West Africa

Sachet alcohol ban: SERAP asks court to restrain FG from interfering with NAFDAC enforcement

Japa: Public varsities on edge over exodus of best brains, dons

Nigeria launches PCB treatment centre to tackle chemical pollution

PDP seeks probe of alleged fraudulent alteration of tax laws

Four Rivers Reps defect to APC, dump PDP, LP

Tinubu, Shettima, Osinbajo, others lead APC leaders at national caucus meeting today

Nigeria advancing towards WHO roadmap to end NTDs by 2030 FG

FRSC nabs 39 motorists in Ogun for speeding

Police neutralize two suspected kidnappers, rescue victim

FG urged to review oil sector divestment policies

NANS backs presidency on Dangote Refinery, urges protection of local industries

Police ASP slumps, dies in Ebonyi

Why Buhari approved Twitter suspension in 2021 Lai Mohammed

Insecurity: FG reopens 47 unity schools

Senate confirms 64 career, non-career ambassadors

Ex-labour minister, Ngige, granted bail in 2.2b fraud trial

Give children attention or risk them seeking street advice Aiyedatiwas wife urges parents

PDP will take over Ekiti government in 2026 Oluyede

World Bank endorses NG-CARES as NSA tips governors on security

Ogun Customs seizes 16kg heroin, 1.5t cannabis, contraband worth 2.6b

Osun bandit attack: Were working tirelessly to prevent recurrence, says Adeleke

Farouk Ahmeds resignation not enough, EFCC, ICPC must act, says Frank

VANGUARD

Pope warns over use of AI in the military

Ngige storms APC caucus meeting in Aso Villa

Six ex-PDP govs attend APC Caucus meeting in Villa

Senator Ireti Kingibe dumps Labour Party, joins ADC

Anambra ramps up measures against erosion, sets to recover government lands

Electricity: Drive new investments, increase generation, others, say experts

Tax Reform Law: Altering legislations through Official Gazette, illegal Lawyers

PDP caretaker committee backed by Wike takes charge, dissolves 14 state executives

Reps approve harsher penalties for vote buying, introduce electoral reforms

IMPI hinges 14% year-end inflation forecast on deep analysis of Tinubu reforms

PSC promotes one DIG, seven AIGs, 13 CPs, 30 DCPs and 724 others in major police elevation exercise

Lagos to close Island roads for Lagos Autofest 2025, issues travel advisory

COAS announces Army overhaul to tackle rising insecurity

Katsina State reclaims 10b in properties, 38 years after creation

NAF C-130 aircraft resumes flight to Portugal after release in Burkina Faso

Tinubu reconstitutes NERC board, Oseni emerges chairman

Bakassi Deep Seaport: FG issues certificate of compliance

Court stops APC, INEC from enforcing resolution against Cross River chairman

NPF Cybercrime Centre, FBI launch manhunt for International Microsoft 365 fraudsters

Reps approve MTEF, endorse $64.85 oil benchmark, 54.46trn spending for 20262028

7 iPhone settings that can dramatically improve battery life

Anglican cleric sues Nigerian navy for alleged rights violation, seeks N500m damages

Police raid kidnappers den, neutralise two suspects, rescue abducted woman in Rivers

We wont tolerate banditry, criminals activities in Ondo boundary communities Aiyedatiwa

Reps constitute committee to probe alleged alterations in tax laws

Ghana Police warn sex denial in marriage may attract two-year jail term

France exonerates women convicted over abortions before legalisation

My father knew many Nigerians felt disappointed with his administration Halima Buhari

FG reopens all 47 unity schools, reaffirms commitment to students safety

Businesses confidence in macro-economy hit 37.5 points

Bakassi deep seaport will boost trade, create jobs FG

Police ACP slumps, dies in Ebonyi

Nigerian Air Force C-130 crew continues mission from Burkina Faso to Portugal

Four killed as US strikes alleged drug boat in Pacific

Spain searches lab in hunt for African swine fever source

NAFDAC destroys substandard products worth N10bn in Kano

LP faction cautions Abia deputy gov., others against illegalities

Court rejects ex-AGF, Malamis plea for bail, okays his detention by EFCC

Carter Efe becomes Africas most-followed Twitch streamer after Davido appearance

CAN raises security concerns ahead of Christmas in Northern Nigeria

NATION    

US dismisses report of airstrikes in Nigeria, Benin Republic border

Reps approve 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP, propose N54.46tr spending for next year

Senate screens Tinubus mominees for NUPRC, NMDPRA

PSC approves promotion of 775 senior police officers to new ranks

Cross River governor commends FG on Bakassi Deep Seaport approval

IPMAN reminds new NMDPRA boss of N190b bridging claims

NANS hails Tunji-Ojo over easy passport processing for students in diaspora

Cybercrime: Police arrest high-profile cybercrime suspects in Microsoft 365 phishing scam

Lagos introduces LASHMA-AID to save lives before payment

Tinubu reconstitutes NERC board, charges members on power sector reforms

FG commits to health womens leadership in health sector

FG issues certificate of compliance for Bakassi deep seaport

Detained Nigerian aircraft, personnel in Burkina Faso head to Portugal

UPDATED: Court orders INEC to accept Labour Partys candidates for FCT council polls

Fed Govt backs Bakassi Deep Seaport as Oyetola issues compliance certificate

Fed govt directs re-opening of 47 Unity Schools

World Bank approves additional funding for Nigerias education skills project

NAFDAC destroys over N55 billion worth of fake, banned, expired drugs in Ibadan

 DAILY TRUST

Shariah Council demands probe of discrepancies in tax laws

Four kidnappers to die by hanging in A/Ibom

Burkina Faso releases detained Nigerian military personnel, jet

Senate confirms Yakubu, Dambazau, Ibas, 62 others as ambassadors

Man Stabs Friend to Death over pure water in Niger

B/Haram abducts newly elected LG Vice Chair, councillors

Police arrest suspects who cloned Microsoft database

Insecurity: FG reopens 47 unity colleges

Malami to remain in EFCC custody as Court rejects bail application

JUST IN: Reps set up committee to probe alterations in tax laws

Reps back 2-year jail term, N5m fine for vote buyers, sellers

Constituency projects: Contractors will be paid on performance FG

NEC sets up committee to fast-track livestock development

2027: Buhari loyalists to keep APC leadership in check Doguwa

Were not intimidated by attacks on PDP Gbenga Hashim declares

BUSINESSDAY

SBM projects protests as Nigeria’s new tax laws take effect

It’s unthinkable, Nigeria lives in darkness, despite having 200trn cubic gas – Eyesan

Nigeria’s infrastructure bet chokes as debt trap, weak revenue crush N10.8trn capital budget

MTEF/FSP: Reps, Senate approve conflicting oil benchmarks

Reps set up panel to probe alleged alterations in gazetted tax laws

How Nigeria’s $470m police communication network fell into ruins after 2015

Tinubu overhauls energy regulators as NUPRC, NMDPRA CEOs step aside

Nigeria spends 105% of revenue on salaries, debt servicing

NNPC earns N445bn in PSC management fees in 11 months, FAAC data shows

Tinubu, Shettima present as APC national caucus meets in Abuja

Super Eagles arrive in Morocco for AFCON 2025 campaign

Systemic neglect in food safety leaves Nigerians exposed to preventable diseases and deaths

NEW TELEGRAPH

PDP Demands Independent Probe Into Alleged Disparity In Tax Law

Nominees For NUPRC, NMDPRA Unveil Plans To End Value Leakages

Agriculture Minister Launches Full Digital Operational System

Police Commission Approves Promotion Of DIG, 7 AIGs, CPs, Others

CAS: Secure, Stable Nation Common Goal Of NAF, Media

PAP Scholarship Scheme Vehicle For Better Future For NDelta Otuaro

Oyetola Presents Bakassi Deep Seaport Certificate Of Compliance To Otu

Delta Unveils N1.7trn 2026 Budget

Fintiri Proposes N583.3bn 2026 Budget

Rivers Police Rescue Abducted Woman, Kill Two Suspects

FG Grants Pioneer Status Incentive To 31 Investors In 2025

Sokoto NLC Demands Increased Security Presence, Improved Intelligence To Curb Banditry

FG Reopens 47 Unity Colleges, Reaffirms Commitment To School Safety

Special Needs School Principal Calls For Expansion To Eight LGAs In Bayelsa

SERAP Asks Court To Stop FG From Extending Moratorium On Sachet Alcohol Ban

BLUEPRINT    

Happening now: Nigerias Super Eagles arrive Morocco for 2025 AFCON

Proposed tax regime: Opposition movement knocks FG, vows to keep vigil

Kanus international legal team faults conviction, alleges it lacks legal basis

CNG-EV initiative to attract $5bn by 2027 Abdulrahman

Breaking: FG reopens 47 unity schools

4th African Youth Games: Nigerias young weightlifters win 8 gold, 1 silver in Angola

Tinubu seeksapproval forrepeal, re-enactment of N43.5trn 2024 budget

2027: ADC begins membership mobilisation, eyes Delta government house

Zamfara: Angry constituents allege abandonment, failed promises, attack lawmaker

Ogbia Kingdom meet Tinubu, backs re-election, seeks more federal attention

11 Detained Nigerian Air Force personnel released in Burkina Faso

Hashim Warns Against One-Party Drift, Says Democracy Must Be Protected

Uba Sani advocates collective approach to curb insecurity

Reps vow thorough scrutiny of Nigerias treaties, agreements, MoUs

Heritage Bank: Why NDIC revoked N7.005bn house sale contract with Sen. Bunza MD

Insecurity: Senate makes case forstate police

EFCC raided my houses, offices after I cited parts of Salami report indicting Olukoyede Malami

                               

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