Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 29 December 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN   

Zelensky to push new Ukraine peace deal in meeting with Trump

Tinubu’s government frolicking with terrorists — Ezekwesili

NYF backs Tinubu, faults ADC over Sokoto airstrikes claims

Over 10,000 people displaced in 3 days in Sudan UN

UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant returns

Gunmen kill policemen in Enugu, set patrol van on fire

Kano: When opposition choose justice

34 lawyers fail integrity test, dropped from Federal High Court judgeship race

Edo police arrest suspect for macheting returnee to death

Gunmen kill 2 in Gombe, abduct housewife, others

Tinubu departs Lagos for Europe ahead of Abu Dhabi summit

Tinubus government frolicking with terrorists Ezekwesili

States domestic debt rises by N94.79b in three months

Israels recognition of Somaliland threat to regional stability Somalia

Family sheds more light on actress Allwell Ademolas death

20th Carnival Calabar kicks off with 36 states show casing Nigerias culture

Dont relent until Nigeria is fully secure, PFN president tells Tinubu

NIRSAL guarantees over 100 billion agricultural loans in 2025

Airlines, travel agencies brace for drop in passenger traffic over U.S. visa ban

Account for N50b Ibadan relief fund or resign, Oyo APC tells Makinde

US airstrike: PANDEF, groups seek comprehensive security in Nigeria

In three days, Senate fast-tracks Tinubus 2026 budget without opposition

Owa Obokun, bishops attend unveiling of Olaniran Olayinkas Ilesa manor

PASAN sounds alarm over alleged federal character breaches

Army establishes two military bases in Northeast

Ghana detains 141 Nigerians in cybercrime crackdown

New tax law: Airfares may hit 1 million, Air Peace CEO Onyema warns

SERAP sues governors, FCT minister over 14tr fuel subsidy savings

Zulum distributes N80m food items to 4,000 households

Old students call for infrastructure, scholarship investment at historic Taraba school

Troops rescue abducted victim, recover motorcycles, cattle in Kano

Yoruba group backs US-Nigeria military strikes, recommends cooperation with Russia, Israel

FG urged to deploy AI in public service reform

Old students call for infrastructure, scholarship investment at historic Taraba school

Tinubu, one of the best politicians you can learn from APC national chair, Yilwatda

Alleged N4.6b fraud: Groups slam EFCC over failure to arraign Bauchi finance commissioner

Modern sovereignty requires cooperation, not isolation Jimoh Ibrahim

Ivory Coast parliamentary elections draw low turnout

Nigeria security forces, not US strikes gave us yuletide peace -Sani

Surge in demand for Dubai apartments among wealthy Nigerians

PUNCH

FG writes off $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPC debt

ADC, LP slam Tinubu over Europe holiday amid security crisis

2027: LP, ADP enter alliance, plan consensus candidates

Regulation, land policy reform key to housing affordability –Expert

2027 battle: Makinde, Fayose lock horns over N30bn relief fund

Judges’ appointment: NJC shortlists 28 as 34 fail integrity test

NDLEA uncovers UK-bound cocaine hidden in starch at Lagos airport

N’Assembly workers protest alleged federal character breach

Four Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in India

Insecurity: Crush bandits now, PFN president urges Tinubu

Tambuwal condoles Sokoto community, urges calm after US strike

Nine bandits, vigilante killed in Kano community attack

Shettima, Alia, others attend wedding of Akume’s son

UK slaps visa sanctions on DR Congo over migrant returns

Nasarawa gov hails Tinubus economic reforms

NAssembly staff protest over breach of federal character in appointments

Air Peace recorded 49 bird strikes in 2025 – Allen Onyema

Suspected thugs strip Obasekis cousin naked in Edo

N600bn in Rivers coffers attracting political interest, says Wike

Nigerians paying cheapest domestic air fares in the world Air Peace boss

NCoS FCT expands inmate empowerment with skills, education

US airstrikes in Nigeria put civilians at risk, says Adamu Garba

NDLEA arrests ex-convict, three others over UK-bound cocaine in starch sachets

Soldiers rescue abducted victim, recover motorcycles in Kano

SERAP sues governors, Wike over N14trn fuel subsidy savings

US airstrikes on terrorsts ‘indict’ Tinubu, APC OlawepoHashim

819 forest guards complete training, set for deployment in Kebbi

Port Harcourt refinery supplies diesel while shut NMDPRA

Lookman, Osimhen inspire Eagles to round of 16 in nervy clash

Myanmar junta holds election after five years of civil war

Prophet tells followers to party after failed prediction

Osun APC accuses Adeleke of stifling opposition, agency refutes claims

Four days to tax reform: Manufacturers excited, Labour, SMEs threaten revolt

Nearly 3,000 telecom subscribers dump network after rebrand

FCT poll: PDP faces disqualification as INEC excludes LP

Ghana arrests 141 Nigerians over cybercrime

Prove I took N50bn from Tinubu, Makinde tells Fayose

Terrorists relocate after US air strikes

Maritime workers kick against casualisation

THISDAY

NMA Denies Organ Harvesting Allegations at EKSUTH, Calls for Reversal of Surgeons Dismissal

Tinubu Departs Lagos For Europe.billed for Abu Dhabi sustainability week summit early January

New Tax Laws: ADC Youth Wing Issues Seven-day Warning, Vows Nationwide Protests

Abuja Continental Hotel Wins Prestigious Outstanding Hospitality Excellence Award

Stakeholders Seek Effective Health Insurance Scheme To Save Lives In Nigeria

In Security Game Changer, Tinubu Launches Forest Guards, 7,000 Deployed

US Airstrikes in Nigeria Prevented Potential Christmas Attacks, Says Congressman, Moore

To Bridge Budget Deficit, CBN Raises N15.3tn from Low-risk Nigerian Treasury Bills in 2025

LEADERSHIP

ADC Slams Tinubu’s Europe Trip Amid Rising Insecurity, Says It’s Insensitive

COAS Hosts Christmas Luncheon For Frontline Troops In Borno, Praises Soldiers’ Sacrifice

ECOWAS Upbeat On Guinea’s Return To Democratic Rule

‘Support For Tinubu Won’t Guarantee Tickets’, Wike Sends Veiled Message To Fubara

Ex-Governor Obaseki Condemns Assault, Abduction Of Relative In Edo

Falana’s Wife Blames Male Leadership For Nigeria’s Failures, Calls For Women In Governance

Pastor Chris Okafor Apologises To Ex-Girlfriend Doris Ogala

After Yuletide Break In Lagos, Tinubu Leaves For Europe, Abu Dhabi For Sustainability Week

34 Lawyers Fail Integrity Test For Appointment As High Court Judges

Bandits Kill Resident, Injure 2 Others, Rustle 40 Cows In Kano

Ex-Convict, 3 Others Arrested Over UK-bound Cocaine Consignment

Troops Repel Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victim At Kano–Katsina Border

Fayose Releases ‘Evidence’ Of N50bn Intervention Fund Given To Makinde Over Ibadan Explosion Tragedy

Troops Kill 438 Terrorists, Recover 254 Weapons In 7 Months

Ibadan Explosion: ‘Account For N50bn Relief Fund’, Oyo APC Tells Makinde

Nigeria Seeks Respect For Somalia’s Unity, Sovereignty

‘It’s Too Early to Claim Victory Over Terrorists’ — Shehu Sani

NATION         

FG did not give Makinde N50bn, only N30bn was released Aide

Nigerians enjoy cheapest domestic airfares globally, says Air Peace boss

NASS workers raise alarm over alleged federal character violations in staff appointments

Competition will favour Nigerians, says NNPC GCEO as market adjusts

Group urges Tinubu to strengthen support for indigenous pipeline security firms

Over 5,000 participants join 2nd Prince Adebayo Christmas marathon in Ondo

2027: Why SDP rejected coalition talks to wrestle power from Tinubu, by Prince Adebayo

2027: Former legislators back Tinubu for second term, endorse Barau for Kano governor

Legal battle shadows European contractor as Nigerias energy projects stay on course

US strikes underscore need for urgent internal security reforms Gbenga Hashim

Troops rescue abducted victim, recover cows, motorcycles along Kano-Katsina border

NIRSAL facilitates over N100bn in 2025, drives 159 jobs

Burna Boy, VDM visit Kirikiri maximum security custodial centre

Pastor Chris Okafor kneels to apologise to Doris Ogala amid accusations

Group urges Tinubu to prosecute Gumi over terror-related comments

Igbo group appeals to Tinubu, Oborevwori, lawmakers to support Anioma state creation

Ex-Dasr communication MD Obaseki attacked, stripped naked in Benin

Oyo APC guber aspirant, Saheed Oladele, escapes assassination attempt

NGO urges sustained compassion for elderly, vulnerable groups

APC to Makinde: Account for alleged N50bn Bodija explosion relief fund or resign

BREAKING: Ibadan explosion: Fayose releases documents, insists Makinde got N50bn from FG

DAILY TRUST

Tinubu departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Summit

Gov Sule: Defections wont turn Nigeria into one-party state

Kidnappers of 28 Plateau Travellers Insist on N1.5m Ransom Per Victim

Gunmen kill 2 siblings, abduct 4 in Gombe village

BUSINESSDAY

Atiku warns NASS against ‘dangerous precedent’ over gazetted tax laws

1.8mbpd oil benchmark for 2026 achievable — Ojulari

Peter Obi, Obidients others to join ADC Wednesday

Nigeria reassures investors after Sokoto airstrike, says economy stable

New tax law: Air Peace CEO warns of ₦1m base fare

Health crisis looms in Osun State as 73% of PHCs operate without adequate staff

New Year: Expectations mixed as Nigeria prepares for sweeping tax reforms

NDLEA arrests ex-convict, 3 others, over UK-bound cocaine consignment

NEW TELEGRAPH

N50bn: Present Evidence Of Approval, Not Request Makinde Tells Fayose

Re-Gazetting Tax Law Without Re-Passage Is Nullity Atiku

2027: FG Cannot Allow AkumeAlia Rift To Fester Shettima

Gov AbdulRazaq, COAS, Security Chiefs Celebrate Yuletide With Troops In Kwara

Dont Relent Until Nigeria Is Fully Secure, PFN President Tells Tinubu

Yuletide: Akinyemi Distributes Relief Packages To Residents, Declares Support For Oyebanji

Dangote Cement Triples Students Bursary For Benue Host Communities

Ojulari: Fuel Price War Will Benefit Nigerians

SERAP Drags Govs, Wike To Court Over 14trn Fuel Subsidy Savings

2026: APC Jittery Over Accords Rising Popularity Adelekes Spokesperson

US Airstrikes: Trump Focused On Ending Christians Killings In Nigeria Moore

COAS Celebrates Christmas With Troops Of Operation Hadin Kai In Borno

Man Kills Childhood Friend At House Party In Edo

Insecurity: FG Assures Nigeria On Path Of Stability, Economic Progress

CRiver: Ex-PDP Reps Member, Essien Ayi, Decamps To APC

Were Building NIPR University From Our Savings Gov Sule

BLUEPRINT     

CPPE forecasts stronger economic growth in 2026

January 2026 takeoff for new tax laws sacrosanct FG

Bag of rice now N22,000 on policy implementation

Insecurity: Adopt South Africas security model

Dangote Cement triples students bursary for Benue communities

NSCDC and task of safeguarding critical national assets

FHC judges: 34 lawyers fail integrity test, miss out on appointments

Ojulari and Gas Commercialisation: Steering Nigeria toward a gas-driven economy

Im sorry, Im not perfect, Pastor Okafor apologises to Ogala, others

Police rescue kidnap victim in Ondo, intensify manhunt for abductors

Chaos in Damaturu Sunday Market as military enforces shutdown order

Group rejects call to rename UNILORIN after Sheikh Alimi

Landmark judicial pronouncement, events in 2025: A review

Bala warns Bauchi traditional rulers against aiding criminals

FG inaugurates advisory cttee on micronutrient deficiency

NDLEA nabs ex-convict, 3 others over UK-bound cocaine in liquid starch sachets

Sultan hails Tinubu on Sokoto-Badagry super highway project

             

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