Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 21 December 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN    

Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in 6th round of $184m Netflix fight

Musk wins US court appeal of $56 bn Tesla pay package

ADC accuses Tinubu govt of tax laws forgery

US designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern worrisome Tambuwal

Tinubu renames Federal University after late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

NNPP ready to reshape Nigerias democracy, says Kwankwaso

HURIWA slams army over Warri killing, calls for independent investigation

Falana, Imoudu family reject N23m compensation offered by Lagos govt for land

2026 World Cup: Nigerias case against DR Congo watertight

Circular road committee briefs Olubadan, seeks royal guidance

Impact, not figures, must define Tinubus 58.18tr budget Akpoti-Uduaghan

U.S-based philanthropist feeds 700 families in Kwara

Tinubu led public procurement reforms a watershed in economic governance NEFGAD

AFCON 2025 begins in Morocco Sunday with $7m prize at stake

US suspends green card, citizenship processing for Nigerians

Train crushes 7 elephants to death in India

Victims welcome DSS arraignment of suspected Deeper Life church attack mastermind

Burna boy drops visual for grammy-nominated single,love

High feeds costs, limited inputs access remain major challenges to poultry industry

Why new refineries alone wont end Africas fuel importation slavery

LASG moves to eradicate pipeline explosions, engages community on safety, vigilance

PUNCH

APC fixes March 2026 for national convention

FULL LIST: US stops Nigerians, others from applying for green card, citizenship

Tinubu arrives Lagos for end-of-year holidays

World Bank approves $500m MSME finance package for Nigeria

UK extends Nigerian officers’ visas to avert prison collapse

NNPC refinery probe drags as EFCC keeps mum on suspects

Terrorists don’t represent any religion, says Tambuwal

We have no hand in Malami’s EFCC case – Kebbi govt

2026 Budget: SDP, LP warn against rising debt

US visa panic disrupts Detty December

Electrical fault suspected as fire guts FIRS Abuja office

Tinubu commends Borno gov for people-focused projects

Tinubu renames Bauchi varsity after late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

NDLEA seizes 1,396 kg of narcotics, arrests 150 suspects in Adamawa

Price cut: Over 1,000 trucks now load petrol daily, says Dangote refinery

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israeli agency

Tambuwal seeks global support for Nigeria, warns against politicising insecurity

Army inducts 3,391 new soldiers in Osogbo

Court convicts Nigerian of $7.5m charity fraud in US

VIDEO: Tinubu departs for three-state tour on Obasanjo-era jet

Troops intercept ammunition at Plateau checkpoint, arrest suspect

UK calls for democratic order in W’Africa, condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, Benin attempt

No safe haven for terrorists, bandits in 2026 Guards Brigade

Yuletide:TRACE begins special traffic enforcement on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, 17 others

Youth development at the heart of Tinubus agenda Minister

PHOTOS: Kano ex-lawmakers back Tinubu, Barau for 2027

Heavy security as Tinubu visits Borno

Five IS fighters killed in US strikes Syria monitor

World Bank approves $500m MSME finance package for Nigeria

FULL LIST: US stops Nigerians, others from applying for green card, citizenship

THISDAY

No Culture of Impunity in Gombe, Govt Responds to Amnestys Quick Mischaracterisation of Isolated Incident

FG Equips 70 With Vocational Skills, Starter Packs in Lagos

Dont Sacrifice Nigerias Peace, National Security on Altar of Political Interference, Say Arewa Youths

Banditry: Christian Clerics, Others Call for Arrest of Bafarawa, Yerima over Killings in North-west

NSE Flags Off Joint Venture Housing Project With Lagos , Other Partners

We want you on the Ballot in 2027, Abia LG Deputy Mayors Endorse Otti

Saraki Marks 63rd Birthday With Special Prayers in Ilorin

NYSC Sanctions Corps Members , Extends Service of 16 fot misconducts in Sokoto

Oil Exploration: UIY Insists Only Olu of Warri Can Negotiate with Oil Firms, Gives Chevron 21-Day Ultimatum

Staff Shortages, Commodity Stockouts Hampering Nigerias Healthcare Sector, Says ACOMIN

Use of Force Contributes Small Percentage to Resolving National Security Challenges, says Air Chief

 

VANGUARD

CBN directs banks to configure ATMs, POS terminals for foreign card transactions

Gunmen attack bereaved Benue family, demand money made from burial

UK govt plans crypto regulation from 2027

Trump refuses to rule out war with Venezuela

Nigeria’s economy still poses significant risks to long-term investor confidence — Economist

NNPP holds convention, re-elects NWC members

CDC issues alert as new Super Flu strain spreads globally

Former Edo commissioner Charles Idahosa dies at 72

CBN directs banks to configure ATMs, POS terminals for foreign card transactions

Who rewrote Nigerias tax law’ ADC alleges post-passage changes

Tambuwal to world powers: Nigerias insecurity is criminal, not religious

Drug test policy for schools will reduce substance abuse Marwa

Ill retire from politics after my tenure as gov Otti

Whos in Epstein files: famous faces, many blacked-out pages

AFubaras defection excites Odili, says Rivers will benefit more from centre

Troops intercept ISWAP logistical consignment, recover vehicles, cash in Borno

Army welfare non-negotiable, central to operational strength COAS

Trump bans Nigerians, others from US citizenship, green card application

Bandits, criminals will not find it easy in 2026 Guards Brigade Commander

LEADERSHIP

Fire Engulfs FIRS Headquarters In Abuja

Nigerian Team Clinches $3,000 Prize As 2025 JA Africa Company Of The Year

Tinubu Renames Health Varsity After Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

AFCON Tournament To Be Held Every 4 Years After 2028 Edition — Motsepe

FRSC Confirms 12 Dead, 2 Injured In Kogi Road Crash

Tinubu Laying Strong Foundations For Security, Growth, National Renewal – Minister

US Commits $2bn Grant To Nigeria’s Health Sector

NATION         

Insecurity: We will modify training curriculum, adopt marksmanship, field craft COAS

Army inducts 3,391 new recruits as COAS emphasises discipline, patriotism

Why unresolved audit queries dropped from N2.5bn to N750m in Anambra

Afcon to be held every four years from 2028

Tambuwal seek US support for Nigerias security fight

Gunmen open fire on police checkpoint in Ondo, injured two officers

Dissecting President Tinubus budget speech: discipline as doctrine, boldness as signal, security as core

Shortage of ophthalmologists fuels rising blindness in Jigawa, says Muhammad

Osun 2026: Governance is a serious business, says APC candidate Oyebamiji

Delta stakeholders urge NPA to revive Warri, Koko Ports, decry propaganda

Christmas: FRSC announced full deployment to ensure safer highways

Fuel price drops to N800 per litre in Edo

Stop making negative words against Nigeria, cleric urges citizens

DAILY TRUST

Fire Guts Part of FIRS Office in Abuja, No Casualties Recorded

PHOTOS: Tinubu pays condolence visit to late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchis family

CAF to organise AFCON every four years

Tinubu renames University of Health Sciences, Azare, after Sheikh Bauchi

Mother arrested for selling baby in Delta

Pushback as more lawmakers reject gazetted tax laws

Mutfwang mourns late Acting Grand Kadi, Justice Umar Ibrahim

Defections: Opposition must survive for democracy to thrive NNPP

Tinubu arrives Maiduguri for commissioning of projects

Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in heavyweight fight

FG declares micronutrient deficiency national emergency

DSS arraigns terrorist who gunned down worshippers in Kogi

2026: Debt servicing to gulp 27% of N58.18trn budget

BUSINESSDAY

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles begin chase for fourth title in Morocco

World Bank approves $500m to broaden SME credit in Nigeria

CBN survey sees steady naira, easing interest rates in 2026

ICYMI: CBN orders banks, financial institutions to allow uninterrupted ATM, POS services for foreign cards

2025 AFCON: CAF raises winner’s prize money to $10m

FIRS confirms fire incident at Abuja office, says electrical fault suspected

Tinubu urges Nigerians to pray for peace, unity during Bauchi condolence visit

Tinubu hails Zulum’s performance after commissioning projects in Borno

NEW TELEGRAPH

Alleged Alteration: ADC Demands Suspension Of Tax Laws

JUST-IN: Ex-Edo Commissioner, Idahosa Dies At 72

Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose

NNPP Holds Convention, Re-Elect NWC Members

Tambuwal Urges Trump, US Govt To Reconsider Nigerias CPC Designation

Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose

CBN To Banks: Ensure System Availability For Use Of Foreign Cards

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Alleged N2.2bn Fraud: My Hands Are Clean, Says Ngige

2026 Budget: Obi Accuses FG Of Alteration

Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Forged Laws

2026 Budgetll Safeguard Nigerians, Improve Economic Devt Minister

BLUEPRINT     

FIRS speaks on fire at office

Group hails Eyesans appointment as NUPRC CEO

FG begins inspection nationwide to attain self-suciency in sugar production

Benin detains ex-defence minister over failed coup

FCT Police nab 160 in 3 months, rescue 32 kidnapping victims

AFCON 2025 prize money revealed ahead of tournament kickoff in Morocco

Trump watches, speaks as Anthony beats Jake Paul in Miami heavyweight bout

Breaking: US stops Nigerians, others from applying for green card, citizenship *Full list

Abimbola becomes 1st fellow of architectural association in FIRS

Otti hints on quitting partisan politics

CNG raises concern over media narratives on NSAs counter-terrorism efforts

2026 World Cup: Full details of how much each country will earn

Davido to headline AFCON 2025 opening concert in Morocco

Legendary Fela Kuti to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Grammys

Jake Paul hospitalised after defeat to Anthony Joshua

Over 1 million Nigerians transformed through clean energy access Report

                               

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