{"id":30961,"date":"2025-01-09T05:25:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T05:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30961"},"modified":"2025-01-09T05:25:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T05:25:02","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-9-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30961","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 9 January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Celebrities flee Los Angeles fires as Hollywood events scrapped<\/p>\n

Russian strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia kills 13<\/p>\n

Poland announces May 18 for presidential election<\/p>\n

Rivers elders’ groups clash over Wike, Odili feud<\/p>\n

72-year-old man seeks Tinubus intervention over seized goods<\/p>\n

Anambra native doctors in turmoil, as police go after quacks<\/p>\n

Rivers gas explosion: Council boss seals off gas refilling station<\/p>\n

Kano-Kaduna railway project gets $254.76m lifeline from Chinese bank<\/p>\n

Increased oil production will drive down inflation<\/p>\n

SEC to roll out new rules on corporate, govt borrowing<\/p>\n

Nigerian importers, exporters begin direct cargo shipping from China<\/p>\n

Lagos to complete Mile 2, Marina interchanges by 2026<\/p>\n

Groups differ on N2.39tr health budget allocation, universal coverage<\/p>\n

WHO urges vaccination to curb spread of COVID-19 variants<\/p>\n

Africa CDC unveils diagnostic guide for epidemic-prone diseases<\/p>\n

FG unveils pre-primary curriculum, earmarks N151m for secondary education<\/p>\n

Experts worry over TB treatment resistance, transmission<\/p>\n

HR expert explores how leaders can stay ahead in 2025<\/p>\n

States need fiscal discipline to pay minimum wage, says NECA<\/p>\n

Police rescue 59 children from child trafficking syndicate<\/p>\n

Tinubu’s appointments addressing sub-regional challenges – Northern group<\/p>\n

Zone 17: AIG decorates zonal spokesperson, nine senior officers<\/p>\n

Dont be known for evil, Oyo CP counsels newly promoted officers<\/p>\n

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

Sokoto guard mistakenly kills self after rescue operation<\/p>\n

Hoodlums cut off Ogun plastic collectors wrist<\/p>\n

Tension rises as gunmen kill 18 in Imo communities<\/p>\n

Police probe missing Ekiti female teenagers<\/p>\n

Delta self-kidnap suspect, accomplice arrested, N2m ransom recovered<\/p>\n

Five Ogun chiefs bag six months jail for breach of peace<\/p>\n

Emefiele loses bid to stop $4.5bn, N2.8bn fraud trial<\/p>\n

Ganduje tackles Obi as APC spokesman receives 200 death threats<\/p>\n

EFCC detains 10 officers for stealing cash, gold exhibits<\/p>\n

Court orders forfeiture of N228m linked to ex-Abia gov Orji<\/p>\n

Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary<\/p>\n

FG N9bn e-border project fails to stop bandits, illegal aliens<\/p>\n

Army GOC inaugurates welfare projects at 343 Artillery Regiment in Rivers<\/p>\n

APC, PDP tango over alleged Oborevweri\u2019s achievements, governance<\/p>\n

Delta tackles funding problems to fast track road projects in Asaba<\/p>\n

NiMet forecasts hazy weather beginning Wednesday<\/p>\n

No plan with Nigeria to destabilise Niger, says France<\/p>\n

Air chief celebrates NAF engineers for reviving moribund aircraft<\/p>\n

Backbiters behind my kangaroo impeachment \u2013 Makinde\u2019s ex-deputy<\/p>\n

N\u2019Assembly decries low funding for capital projects<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze leader: MASSOB, IPOB clash over Okiro<\/p>\n

New virus: FG focuses on Lagos in fresh alert<\/p>\n

How soldiers repelled B\u2019Haram attack, killed 34 \u2013 DHQ<\/p>\n

FG proposes additional N1.1bn for population census<\/p>\n

FG set to take over 157 abandoned Almajiri schools<\/p>\n

EFCC detains 10 officers in Lagos over alleged theft<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze Ndigbo election ‘ll be peaceful, says MASSOB<\/p>\n

N’Assembly demands improved capital project funding for 2024 budget<\/p>\n

Five killed, 10 injured in Delta road crash<\/p>\n

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

2025: Will Nigerias Judiciary Serve as Citizens Bastion of Hope<\/p>\n

Africa Energy Bank: Driving Sustainable Economic Growth in the Energy Sector<\/p>\n

Report Predicts Significant Developments in Nigerias Energy Sector in Q1 2025<\/p>\n

How Expert Leverages Tech Innovation to Pioneer New Understanding of Vector-borne Diseases<\/p>\n

Demand for MTN, 26 Others Lift Stock Market by N508bn<\/p>\n

New Super Eagles Coach, Chelle, Expected in Abuja Weekend<\/p>\n

Home-based Eagles to Battle for Improved $10.4m Prize Money<\/p>\n

EFCC Detains 10 Officers over Missing Operational Items in Lagos Office<\/p>\n

N’Assembly Faults Poor 2024 Budget Implementation<\/p>\n

Tariffs Increase Wont Be 100%, Says Minister<\/p>\n

Court Strikes out Four Charges Against Emefiele in Alleged Abuse of Office Case<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Opens State Chapters for Indigenes in African, Asian Countries<\/p>\n

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

APCs attack on Obi rehearsal for 2027 LP stakeholders<\/p>\n

2027: North cant hold Tinubu to ransom over tax reforms -Shehu Sani<\/p>\n

Show evidence of death threat Felix Morka to Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Tinubu destined to remain in power until 2031 Igbokwe<\/p>\n

Eric Chelle to receive N85m monthly salary<\/p>\n

Billionaire internet fraudster jailed for two years in Abuja<\/p>\n

EFCC detains 10 officers over missing items<\/p>\n

Northern Elders Forum appoints Prof. Jiddere as spokesperson<\/p>\n

Failure on basic moral principles bane of modern education in Nigeria Anglican Primate Ndukuba<\/p>\n

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

Naira down to N1,655\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Global rankings: Nigeria\u2019s military drops to 39<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s passport among lowest in latest global rankings<\/p>\n

2 Catholic nuns kidnapped in Anambra<\/p>\n

States race to build airports as hunger bites harder<\/p>\n

Diaspora remittances as pathway to sustainable economic growth<\/p>\n

Ganduje backs APC spokesman, accuses Peter Obi of libel, incitement<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve received over 200 death threats after my comment about Peter Obi\u200a\u2014\u200aAPC chief Felix Morka<\/p>\n

FG approves telcos\u2019 tariff increase<\/p>\n

Peter Obi dispels arrest rumour, says he\u2019s in Onitsha<\/p>\n

Northern elders dispel rumours of internal wranglings, say \u2018we\u2019re united\u2019<\/p>\n

180 days after Agric minister\u2019s promise, Nigerians see no drop in food prices<\/p>\n

Many dead as granite-laden truck crashes into park in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Video of Lagos teacher slapping 3-yr-old pupil sparks outrage, Nigerians demand her arrest<\/p>\n

Police raise alarm over rising missing persons cases in Ogun<\/p>\n

Capital importation rises 224% to $9.04 bn<\/p>\n

Police arrest girl, boyfriend for faking kidnap, collecting N2m ransom<\/p>\n

MASSOB assures on security, peace in Ohanaeze election<\/p>\n

9 people still missing in Ebonyi land war, says community<\/p>\n

Lagos police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin promoted to CSP<\/p>\n

Bayelsa moves to preserve forests, bans logging activities<\/p>\n

Court orders interim forfeiture of N228.4m traced to ex-Gov Orji of Abia<\/p>\n

Mexico to give each citizen $1,300 in exchange for their guns<\/p>\n

9 presidents who resigned from office<\/p>\n

NAF engineers revive aircraft grounded for 23 years<\/p>\n

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

Truck Loaded With Granites Loses Control, Kills Roadside Traders In Ibadan<\/p>\n

Japa, Agbero, 419 ‘ Check 20 Nigerian Slangs Added To Oxford English Dictionary<\/p>\n

Police Nab Suspected Human Traffickers With 59 Children In Abuja<\/p>\n

Federal Gov’t Flags Off 23km Ikom Etomi-Agbokim Road In Cross River<\/p>\n

Man Docked For Defrauding 12 American Visa Seekers Of N14.6m<\/p>\n

UniAbuja Denies Breach Of Law In VC Appointment<\/p>\n

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

Bauchi Gov enhances flood relief with food, mats, blankets<\/p>\n

NNPC Foundation provides free cataract screening, extraction to 6,000 Nigerians<\/p>\n

FIRS boss, Zacch Adedeji, embodiment of brilliance, hope ‘ Akin Oke<\/p>\n

Kano’s new Information Commissioner pledges collaboration with journalists<\/p>\n

Catholic priest resigns after 17 years, embraces traditional religion<\/p>\n

Gowon pays tribute to Jimmy Carter over eradication of guineawormdisease<\/p>\n

Criminals are God’s children too, Archbishop Irefin urges love, compassion<\/p>\n

Nigerian Air Force revives aircraft grounded for 23 years<\/p>\n

NASS criticises 2024 budget over recurrent-capital expenditure discrepancy<\/p>\n

Bwari school explosion: Minister allays fears of Abuja residents<\/p>\n

561 bag first-class as UNILAG graduates 16,409 students at 55th convocation<\/p>\n

Atiku, Peter Obi, others commit N1bn to UNINIGER’s projects in Anambra<\/p>\n

Why Almajiri should be integrated into National educational framework ‘ Buhari’s ex-aide<\/p>\n

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

Over 1,000 screened as NNPC Foundation begins free cataract surgeries in southwest<\/p>\n

N49.7trn 2025 Budget: National Assembly meets FGs Economic Team<\/p>\n

Tompolo applauds Kyari at 60, highlights role in restoring Nigerias economic prosperity<\/p>\n

Chloe Bailey speaks on relationship with Burna Boy<\/p>\n

UNILAG to confer 561 First-Class degrees at 55th convocation<\/p>\n

No man should get irritated by his wifes pregnancy sickness Yhemolee<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tinubu approves splitting of NCAT into 6 campuses<\/p>\n

I wont tolerate disloyalty, Gov Yusuf warns commissioners<\/p>\n

Your policies not working, Bauchi gov tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria to UN: Probe Boko Harams funding, training<\/p>\n

FG to take over 157 abandoned almajiri schools<\/p>\n

Policeman accepts Islam 2yrs after rejecting $200,000 bribe<\/p>\n

FG hints at new national carrier, may jettison Nigeria Air\/ET pact<\/p>\n

25% of 2024 capital budget implemented, Reps lament<\/p>\n

Deaths recorded as gunshots rock Chad capital after bloody attack<\/p>\n

Court orders interim forfeiture of N228.4m traced to ex-Abia gov<\/p>\n

Lagos teacher arrested for assaulting 3-year-old pupil<\/p>\n

Tinubu in power but not in govt SDP Presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Im in Onitsha, not arrested Obi<\/p>\n

EFCC detains 10 operatives over theft<\/p>\n

11 Killed, 31 Houses Burnt as ethnic crisis breaks out in Jigawa<\/p>\n

Gov inaugurates Osi Campus of state varsity, says Kwara wont be a mortuary of abandoned project<\/p>\n

Telcos will soon increase tariffs but not by 100% FG<\/p>\n

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

Midnight fire kills woman, son in Abuja<\/p>\n

NOUN matriculates 23,344 new students as VC harps on power of ODL<\/p>\n

UniAbuja Governing Council denies alleged irregularities in VC appointment, urges losers to exhibit maturity<\/p>\n

South-East to lead Nigerias IT revolution, says Nnedinma Obioha<\/p>\n

Federal Ministry of Aviation Clarifies National Carrier Project Statement<\/p>\n

Gov Mutwang charges public servants on abandoning of duties<\/p>\n

Ododo came fully prepared for governance in Kogi Spokesman<\/p>\n

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

Investors pick Kenya over Nigeria as startup funding falls to $2.2bn<\/p>\n

FG upgrades Kuje, Suleja Custodial Centres<\/p>\n

Global appetite for seafood opens opportunity for Nigerian exporters<\/p>\n

Threading the Needle: Untapped opportunities in Nigeria’s yarn-making industry<\/p>\n

MTNN, Transcorp, others help NGX resist laggards entry<\/p>\n

Naira closes flat in four days of new year trading<\/p>\n

ICPC charges El-Rufai’s former commissioner with money laundering<\/p>\n

Nigeria will reevaluate out-of-school children to exclude Almajiri ‘ Saidu<\/p>\n

One week to crucial inflation data, NBS website remains down<\/p>\n

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

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

Bilateral Relations: Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, Visits Nigeria<\/p>\n

Wildfires Rage Across California As Two Dead<\/p>\n

Many Feared Dead As Granite Laden Truck Loses Control In Ibadan<\/p>\n

Breaking: Finally, FG Approves Telcos Tariff Increase<\/p>\n

US, Taliban In Talks To Swap Detainees<\/p>\n

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

NCC Unveils 2025 Strategic Agenda For Telecoms Industry Growth<\/p>\n

Reasons Small Businesses, Startups Are Thriving In The Gulf<\/p>\n

Chloe Bailey Fuels Dating Rumour With Burna Boy<\/p>\n

Peter Obi Speaks On Alleged Arrest<\/p>\n

SEC To Strengthen Borrowing Framework For Govts Amid Economic Transformation<\/p>\n

No Vacancy In Olumoro Stool, Kingmakers Declare<\/p>\n

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

UniAbuja VC round peg in a round hole- Arewa Think Tank<\/p>\n

Zulum approves renaming of Borno varsity to Kashim Ibrahim University<\/p>\n

Pipeline vandalism: Group scores Tantita, PINL high on surveillance<\/p>\n

AMAC chairmanship candidates demand transparency on taxation<\/p>\n

PDP raises doubt over Okpebholo\u2019s intent on councils\u2019 finances<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t fight Tinubu over tax reforms \u2013 Nasarawa governor Sule<\/p>\n

\u2018Why CAF increased CHAN 2024 prize money by 75%\u2019<\/p>\n

Billionaire internet fraudster bags 2 years impersonation for money laundering<\/p>\n

NEF reaffirms unity amid leadership changes<\/p>\n

JAMB generates N22bn, remits N6bn 2024 \u2013 Official<\/p>\n

Police arrest Lagos teacher for slapping 3-year-old pupil<\/p>\n

Call, data tariff imminent but not 100% Minister<\/p>\n

Abia: Court grants interim forfeiture of N228.4m traced to former governor<\/p>\n

2024 budget: NASS frowns at 25% implementation of capital component<\/p>\n

Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems nominated for 2025 NAACP Awards<\/p>\n

NFF top shot lands in hospital after armed robbery attack<\/p>\n

NNPC foundation flags off free cataract screening, surgeries in Ogun<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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