{"id":30953,"date":"2025-01-08T05:21:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T05:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30953"},"modified":"2025-01-08T05:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T05:21:56","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-8-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30953","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 8 January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trudeau: Trump Has No Chance of Acquiring Canada as Americas 51st State<\/p>\n

Stock Market Drops by N152bn to Post First Loss in 2025<\/p>\n

2025: Year of Recapitalisation, Structural Transformation<\/p>\n

How 15 Blue-chip Firms Contributed 79.98% of NGXs N62.76trn Market Cap in 2024<\/p>\n

NFF Appoints Ex-Mali Coach, Chelle, as Super Eagles Head Coach<\/p>\n

Tinubu Leads Obasanjo, Jonathan, Others to Mahamas Inauguration<\/p>\n

In 2024, Police Dismantled 5,049 Malicious Domains, Cybercrime Syndicates in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Adeola: Tax Reforms Bills Presentation Altered Jan. to Dec. Budget Cycle Tradition<\/p>\n

NACCIMA Faults FGs Deficit Financing Model, Says Its Making Nigerians Poorer<\/p>\n

Shun Politics, Support Development in NDelta, NDDC Urges Stakeholders<\/p>\n

Morka: I Did Not Threaten Peter Obi, His Family<\/p>\n

PDP Dumps Anyanwu, Accepts Ude-Okoye as National Secretary<\/p>\n

Ondo Cult Clash: Police Arrest 19 Suspects as New CP, Wilfred Afolabi, Reads Riot Act<\/p>\n

Alleged Money Laundering: ICPC Files Charges Against El Rufais Aide<\/p>\n

Tinubu Rejoices with NNPCL CEO, Mele Kyari, At 60<\/p>\n

Seplat to Revive 400 Idle Oil Wells, Set to Hit over 120,000 bpd after Buying Mobil Assets<\/p>\n

Police vs Ofoegbu: Court Strikes out Defamation Count over Lack of Jurisdiction, Proceeds with Cyber Stalking<\/p>\n

Tax Clearance by Students: Parents\/Guardians Task Kogi Government to Rescind Decision<\/p>\n

UNESCO Rep to Nigeria Deployed as UN Resident Coordinator to Congo<\/p>\n

Journalists Hail Tinubu, Say FMC, Federal Varsity Will Transform Southern Kaduna<\/p>\n

NDLEA Nabbed 18,500 Drug Traffickers, Seized 2.6m Kg of Drugs in 2024<\/p>\n

APC Chair: No Sign of Fubara, Wikes Reconciliation in 2025<\/p>\n

Were Committed to Military Armaments Upgrade, Troops Capacity, Declares COAS<\/p>\n

Tinubu To African Leaders: We Must Guard Against External Forces Infiltrating Our Ranks<\/p>\n

Chinese Foreign Minister Arrives Nigeria Wednesday<\/p>\n

PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Romance scam: Two US-based Nigerians face 40-year jail term<\/p>\n

Police recover N784,000 from rogue officers in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Ex-convict nabbed for burglary, theft in Ogun<\/p>\n

Navy rescues eight police officers, civilian from drowning in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Meta ends fact-checks ahead of Trump era shift<\/p>\n

Tax reform: Northern elders, gov maintain opposition as senators lobby<\/p>\n

Threat to life: Atiku, LP carpet Tinubu, APC lampoons Obi<\/p>\n

Forex: Food crisis likely as northern farmers opt for export<\/p>\n

2027: El-Rufai, Atiku\u2019s allies meet SDP leaders behind closed doors<\/p>\n

PDP differs as Okpebholo accuses LG chairs of N12bn diversion<\/p>\n

Bandits\u2019 influx: Task force meets as police, Amotekun tighten S\u2019West boundaries<\/p>\n

Pension fund investment in real estate shrinks to N20bn<\/p>\n

Nigeria drops in military ranking, US maintains lead<\/p>\n

FX utilisation dips on lower invisible transactions<\/p>\n

Military retirees end protest as FG pays entitlements<\/p>\n

Kanu rejects trial resumption, insists on change of judge<\/p>\n

Oborevwori denies defection rumours, APC alleges underperformance<\/p>\n

Cabal in Tinubu\u2019s goverment more dangerous than Buhari\u2019s \u2013 Dalung<\/p>\n

ICPC charges El-Rufai\u2019s ex-finance commissioner with money laundering<\/p>\n

IPOB opposes Okiro, backs Rivers to produce Ohanaeze leader<\/p>\n

Tinubu calls for Africa\u2019s unity, Obasanjo, Zuma attend Mahama\u2019s inauguration<\/p>\n

Military kills bandit kingpin, foot soldiers in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Demilitarise S\u2019East, Igbo Women Assembly urges FG<\/p>\n

NDDC seeks stakeholders’ support<\/p>\n

NBA boss meets CDS, decries attacks on lawyers<\/p>\n

ICPC drags El-Rufai’s ex-chief of staff to court for money laundering<\/p>\n

Serve Plateau with diligence, CP tell 104 newly promoted officers<\/p>\n

Okpebholo names six commissioner-designates, seeks Edo assembly confirmation<\/p>\n

SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I did not threaten Obis life APC spokesman Morka cries out<\/p>\n

IPOB wades into Ohanaeze Ndigbo election, asks Okiro to back off<\/p>\n

NRM not into any online registration Party chairman<\/p>\n

Enugu: Stakeholders fault SEDC appointments<\/p>\n

Outrage over threat to Peter Obis life<\/p>\n

Obi: APC spokesmans threat signals shift towards authoritarian governance Atiku<\/p>\n

Chinese firm to fund Osimhens permanent Gala move<\/p>\n

Kano government warns farmers against selling land to foreigners<\/p>\n

Edo: Okpebholo approves nomination of 6 commissioner designates<\/p>\n

FG commissions 20-bed healthcare centre in Oreta, Lagos, supporting SDGs<\/p>\n

Africa will unite firmly against external forces seeking to cause disunity Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigerian Navy rescues 9, recovers rifles after boat mishap in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Gani Adams urges South West govs to heed Makindes alarm on bandits<\/p>\n

Igbo women urge Tinubu to release Kanu for peace in South East<\/p>\n

NDDC seeks stakeholders support to develop Niger Delta\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFF appoints Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach<\/p>\n

Osimhen rejects Man Uniteds offer, upsets Napoli boss<\/p>\n

Elon Musk may buy Liverpool FC<\/p>\n

NFF appoints ric Chelle as Super Eagles head coach<\/p>\n

LP, APC at daggers drawn over Morkas crossed-the-line comment against Obi<\/p>\n

Retired military personnel protest unpaid entitlements in Abuja<\/p>\n

Ikorodu residents threaten showdown with Ikeja Electric over poor power supply<\/p>\n

Three confirmed dead as container crushes tricycle in Ogbomoso<\/p>\n

Blasphemy: Atheist fears for life after release from prison<\/p>\n

Army neutralises criminal gang members, recovers arms in Rivers<\/p>\n

U.S. condemns ongoing ceasefire violations in Eastern DRC<\/p>\n

Tinubu urged to prioritise port infrastructure investment<\/p>\n

2025: Stakeholders chart path to survival, growth of manufacturing<\/p>\n

Meta ends fact-checking programme on Facebook, Instagram<\/p>\n

How Africas critical mineral resources will support intra-African trade<\/p>\n

Lagos shuts 528 organisations over noise pollution<\/p>\n

Non-oil exports surge by 19.23% as Brazil, Netherlands lead destinations<\/p>\n

Land Use Act: Endless wait for property justice, equity 47 years on<\/p>\n

ICPC charges el-Rufais aide with money laundering<\/p>\n

NDDC seeks stakeholders cooperation to develop NDelta<\/p>\n

Japa, eba, agbero,other Nigerian words enter Oxford Dictionary<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze Election: Court restrains chieftains from interference<\/p>\n

Rising respiratory infections in China within expected winter range WHO<\/p>\n

2024: Lagos shuts 528 organisations, religious centres for noise pollution<\/p>\n

ICPC charges el-Rufais aide with money laundering, looting state funds<\/p>\n

Build industries, invest in agric to tackle hardship, LP counsels Ebonyi gov<\/p>\n

Customs receives 573,519 applications for 3,927 jobs in one week<\/p>\n

Shun politics, support Niger Delta development, NDDC urges stakeholders<\/p>\n

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elon Musk interested in buying Liverpool FC<\/p>\n

95 dead, 130 injured in Tibet earthquake<\/p>\n

NFF appoints Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct 46 in Zamfara community<\/p>\n

Police dismantle over 5,049 cybercrime syndicates, arrest 751 suspects in 2024<\/p>\n

With 18,500 arrests, 2.6mkg drugs seized in 2024, our successes justify global support \u2014 Marwa<\/p>\n

Naira appreciates to N1,650\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Rivers gas explosion: 3 confirmed dead as CP visits victims<\/p>\n

Bola Tinubu at John Mahama inauguration in Ghana<\/p>\n

How lack of power, water, Japa degrades health sector<\/p>\n

Ibadan Stampede: Oyo legal team opposes bail application for Naomi, Oriyomi<\/p>\n

Edo PDP chairman denies Okpebholo\u2019s allegation of N12bn distribution to chieftains<\/p>\n

Customs recruitment: Over 573,000 applicants jostle for 3,927 jobs<\/p>\n

2025: Power sector reforms needed to fast track economic growth \u2014 Rewane<\/p>\n

NYSC members will soon start receiving N77,000 monthly, says DG<\/p>\n

Abuja School Bombing: 3 men from Katsina brought device, 2 dead \u2013 Police<\/p>\n

2025: With right investment, policies maritime sector\u2018ll drive economy<\/p>\n

Foreign investors\u2019 participation in stock market declines<\/p>\n

Investment in start-ups falls 78.2% to $57.55m<\/p>\n

Investment appetite grows as Mutual Funds\u2019 assets rise 80% to N3.75trn<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Federal Gov’t Issues Advisory On HMPV Infection, Prevention<\/p>\n

Aper Aku Stadium’s Renovation Excites NFF President, Gusau<\/p>\n

Napoli Frown At Osimhen’s Rejection Of Man Utd Offer<\/p>\n

OPEC: Nigeria’s Crude Output Surpasses 1.5mbpd, First Time In 4 Years<\/p>\n

North-Central Demands Inclusion In N2.4trn Regional Commissions’ Budget<\/p>\n

Police Arrest 19 Suspects Over Ondo Cult Clash<\/p>\n

Okpebholo Seeks Edo Assembly’s Confirmation Of 6 As Commissioners<\/p>\n

ICPC Drags el-Rufai’s Ex-Commissioner To Court Over Alleged Money Laundering<\/p>\n

2 Human Bodies Found In JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear At Fort Lauderdale Airport<\/p>\n

Navy Rescues 8 Police Officers, Civilian In Bayelsa Boat Mishap<\/p>\n

Alhanislam Named Among ‘100 Most Reputable Africans’ 2025<\/p>\n

Abuja Steel Company Refutes Allegation Of Purchase Of Stolen Manholes ‘ Reiterates Commitment To Business Ethics<\/p>\n

TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grassroots development: Niger youths urge full implementation of LG autonomy<\/p>\n

VAT sharing: Why Lagos is the biggest loser in tax reform efforts ‘ Oyedele<\/p>\n

APC’s attack on Obi signals drift towards authoritarianism ‘ Atiku<\/p>\n

REWIND: FG rolls out measures to crash food prices in 180 days<\/p>\n

Corps members to start receiving N77,000 monthly allowance soon ‘ NYSC DG<\/p>\n

Police AIG admonishes newly promoted officers against extortion<\/p>\n

Jigawa govt pays over N1.5bn retirement, death benefits of 609 civil servants<\/p>\n

Insecurity: South-West govs must be vigilant ‘ Gani Adams<\/p>\n

NAFDAC seals Abuja supermarket for selling expired products<\/p>\n

2025 budget: Reps to adopt stringent parameters for MDAs ‘ Agbese<\/p>\n

Customs recruitment: Over 573,000 applicants jostle for 3,927 jobs<\/p>\n

NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Two confirmed dead as Rivers CP visitsvictims of gas explosion<\/p>\n

Tinubus creation of South East Development Commission historic act of love Ogbede<\/p>\n

New Coronavirus: Nigeria not at risk, FG insists<\/p>\n

Boat crash: Navy rescues eight policemen, one civilian in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

ICPC drags El-rufais ex-Chief of Staff to court over alleged money laundering<\/p>\n

Group faults FCT-IRS centralised revenue collection policy, heads for court<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

ICPC charges El-Rufais aide with money laundering<\/p>\n

Cabal in Tinubu govt more dangerous than Buharis Dalung<\/p>\n

Beyond Oil: Exploring Alternative Revenue Potentials for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Borno attack: Many soldiers missing as death toll rises<\/p>\n

Atikus men, El-Rufai, Al-Mustapha, others meet SDP leaders<\/p>\n

You are suffocating opposition, Atiku tackles APC over comment against Obi<\/p>\n

No plan to dump PDP, Delta gov denies defection rumour<\/p>\n

PDP, APC bicker over N31bn underpass, roads project in Gombe<\/p>\n

As we ramp up petrol supply, we must address infrastructure deficit<\/div>\n

Abuja school bombing, case of national, international interest Police<\/p>\n

FCDA replaces vandalised manhole covers on Independence Avenue<\/p>\n

FCT electricity consumers seek quick relocation of transmission tower<\/p>\n

126 killed in Chinas earthquake<\/p>\n

Insurgency: Macron under attacks for saying Africa forgot to say thank you<\/p>\n

Electricity consumers owe DisCos N348.84bn in 9 months<\/p>\n

FG urged to sanction AEDC, TCN for blackout in Abuja<\/p>\n

Tax reforms: Why Lagos is the biggest loser Presidential Committee<\/p>\n

Ex-CBN staff fault Cardoso on voluntary disengagement claim<\/p>\n

FG to spend N44bn on Abuja-Kaduna, Lagos-Ibadan railway, others<\/p>\n

NBS, NESG to hold workshop on GDP, CPI rebasing<\/p>\n

Nigeria set to receive direct shipment from China<\/p>\n

Establish brigade to liberate 2 LGAs from B\/Haram control, Borno Speaker urges FG<\/p>\n

Cybercrime: Enugu govt system hacked, over N1bn stolen Police<\/p>\n

Tinubus N49.74trn budget ll be thoroughly scrutinised Reps<\/p>\n

90 killed in Edo accidents FRSC<\/p>\n

Tax Bills: Why Lagos is the biggest loser Presidential Committee<\/p>\n

NYSC DG to Corps members: Youll soon start receiving N77k monthly<\/p>\n

You can count on Nigeria, Tinubu tells Ghanas new President<\/p>\n

He is a liar, APC spokesman denies threatening Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Kogi Govt makes tax clearance compulsory for varsity students registration<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gombe CNG, others reject Tax Reform Bills, advocate for banks hqtrs relocation to Abuja<\/p>\n

Wang Yi says China to provide support for Namibias modernization drive<\/p>\n

Abuja Steel company refutes allegation of purchase of stolen manholes, reiterate commitment to business ethics<\/p>\n

Timi Frank to Wike: Stop insulting elders<\/p>\n

Presidents Xi, Boko exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of China-Botswana ties<\/p>\n

FCDA inspects vandalised manhole covers scene, pledges action<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Naira gains 125\/$ one month after EFEMS<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s largest palm oil maker to raise record N100bn bond<\/p>\n

Kyari’s NNPC tenure sparks legal debate<\/p>\n

Why is food so expensive in a food-producing nation<\/p>\n

Revisiting factors can distort IPO prospects in 2025<\/p>\n

Nigeria gives small businesses lifeline with credit scheme<\/p>\n

Nigeria Eurobond yields dip first time in 3wks as investor optimism rises<\/p>\n

Airtel buys back 4.335m shares since commencement of programme<\/p>\n

NGX-ASI projected to grow as high as 40.4% in 2025<\/p>\n

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How Edun inspired over $10bn inflows into Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria gives small businesses lifeline with credit scheme<\/p>\n

Federation account grew to N6.86tn from corporate tax, VAT ‘ CBN<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

NPF Cybercrime Unit Recovers N8bn, Recognizes As Best In Africa<\/p>\n

Electric Cable Theft Surges After Power Restoration In Bomadi<\/p>\n

Rotary Commits $2m To Maternal, Child Healthcare In Nigeria<\/p>\n

We Will Abide By Court Judgment Affirming Udeh-Okoye As National Secretary ‘ PDP<\/p>\n

Again, Retired Soldiers Protest Unpaid Entitlements In Abuja<\/p>\n

Navy Rescues Eight Policemen, Civilian From Bayelsa Boat Mishap<\/p>\n

IPOB-PW Calls On Tinubu To Release Kanu, Explains Reasons For New Website<\/p>\n

NURTW Writes Tinubu, Accuses Aide Of Imposing Oluomo On Union Despite Court Judgement<\/p>\n

Navy Rescues Eight Police Officers, One Civilian In Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Shun Politics, Support Us To Develop Niger Delta, NDDC Tells Stakeholders<\/p>\n

I’m Confident Mahama’s Govt Will Work With Nigeria To Strengthen Powerful Bond ‘ Tinubu<\/p>\n

PDP Distances Self From Attack On Journalist<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abuja-Based Steel Firm Backs Probe Of Manhole Vandals<\/p>\n

Over 500,000 Applicants Jostle For 3,927 Customs Jobs<\/p>\n

New Year Message: Morka Never Threatened Obis Life, Says APC<\/p>\n

Military Veterans Protest Unpaid Pension Arrears<\/p>\n

Edo: Minority Caucus Condemns Crackdown On Elected LG Chairmen<\/p>\n

Empowerment: Gov Yusuf Empowers 5,200 Women With N260m<\/p>\n

Osun: Man Allegedly Sells Familys House, Exhumes Father, Mothers Corpses<\/p>\n

APC Chieftain Urges INEC To Conduct Election For 26 Rivers Assembly Members<\/p>\n

Dont Allow Nigeria Customs Auction My Properties, US Returnee Begs Tinubu, Edun<\/p>\n

Reps Will Apply Stringent Parameters On 2025 Appropriation Bill Spokesman<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Edo: LG chairmen cornered N12bn for PDP leaders, Okpebholo alleges<\/p>\n

Happening now: Tinubu returns to Abuja after Christmas, New Year holidays [VIDEO]<\/p>\n

Edo: Provide evidence or go to anti-corruption agencies, PDP tells Okpebholo<\/p>\n

Laundering: Court orders temporary forfeiture of $378, 000, exotic car to FG<\/p>\n

Elon Musk linked with buying top EPL club<\/p>\n

Breaking: At last, NFF names substantive head coach for Nigeria\u2019s Super Eagles<\/p>\n

Retirement: Tinubu approves bullet-proof SUVs, $20,000 medical allowance, others for service chiefs, top generals<\/p>\n

Presidential committee on tax reforms: We wrote 6 governors, only Uba Sani, Sanwo-Olu met us<\/p>\n

ICPC drags El-Rufais aide to court for money laundering<\/p>\n

177 Niger North constituents get starter packs<\/p>\n

Kaduna: LG chair wants skills acquisition integrated into education curriculum<\/p>\n

Police arrest 2 for killing, burying sibling in shallow grave<\/p>\n

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