{"id":30979,"date":"2025-01-12T05:34:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T05:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30979"},"modified":"2025-01-12T05:34:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T05:34:51","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-12-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30979","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 12 January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Putin decorates Russian soldier in hand-to-hand combat video<\/p>\n

Marmoush fires Frankfurt to victory amid Man City link<\/p>\n

Germany battles to secure stricken ‘Russian shadow fleet’ oil tanker<\/p>\n

Police arrest seven for killing two Uber drivers in Lagos<\/p>\n

Freed Boko Haram captives need urgent support – Borno govt<\/p>\n

Cultivate Africa: Driving Nigerias agricultural revolution<\/p>\n

Liverpool, Chelsea cruise into FA Cup 4th round, Brentford stung by Plymouth<\/p>\n

Fire guts Akinola Market in Osun, destroys goods worth millions<\/p>\n

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

How NNPCL diverted N2.68tn, $9.77m, shunned probe invitations \u2013 Report<\/p>\n

NIA, DSS should be disbanded for inability to track terrorism sponsors \u2014 Retd. General Williams<\/p>\n

APC kicks as opposition alleges N234bn census fund diverted to election<\/p>\n

Herbert Macaulay would have wept over Nigeria\u2019s current condition \u2013 87-year-old nephew<\/p>\n

How craze for marathon sex sends men from pleasure beds to early graves<\/p>\n

2027: Anti-APC alliance seeks Obasanjo, Gowon, other VIPS\u2019 backing<\/p>\n

Why FG\u2019s 2022 financial statement is delayed \u2013 AGF<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves ban on homosexuality in military<\/p>\n

FG, 21 states to rake in N2.5tn from VAT<\/p>\n

Litigation deepens division in PDP NWC<\/p>\n

American returnee leads robbery, kills Lagos Uber driver<\/p>\n

7,000 inmates pardoned amid move to decongest prisons<\/p>\n

Three die in Rivers cholera outbreak<\/p>\n

Lagos factory workers killed in reservoir<\/p>\n

Members protest demolition of Lagos church building<\/p>\n

Anti-corruption crusade: Reps move to protect whistleblowers<\/p>\n

Nigerian passport falls 32 places in 20-year ranking<\/p>\n

Yoruba monarchs must embrace all religions Aregbesola<\/p>\n

Work with other contestants for Oyo’s growth, Ooni tells Alaafin-elect<\/p>\n

Irate passenger escapes lynching after blocking Abuja-bound flight<\/p>\n

Lagos seeks dialogue to avert broadcast workers strike<\/p>\n

France completes withdrawal of soldiers from Chad<\/p>\n

Oluremi Tinubu condoles Jigawa gov over mother, sons death<\/p>\n

You made Nigeria proud, ex-beauty queen hails Miss Africa International 2024<\/p>\n

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

Emir Sanusi Sues for Peace, Says Fire Will Consume Whoever Seeks to Ignite Chaos in Kano<\/p>\n

Shake-up in Army with Appointments of GOCs, PSOs<\/p>\n

Closing 2024 at 160.01%, Oil & Gas Leads Others as Best Performing Stocks on Nigerian Exchange<\/p>\n

How Aggrieved Passenger Grounded Abuja-bound Aircraft, Left Travellers Stranded<\/p>\n

EFCC Invites Billionaire, Okoyas Sons over Alleged Abuse of Naira in Viral Video<\/p>\n

Jega: American, Chinese Investors Interested in Nigerias Livestock Sector<\/p>\n

Line Trippings Caused Saturdays Outage, No Grid Collapse, Says TCN<\/p>\n

Cleric Urges Dangote Not to Abandon Plan to Float Steel Plant in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Lagos International Airport Customs Surpasses 2024 Target, Generates N71.6bn<\/p>\n

In Last 18 Months, We Expanded Our Capacity to Enhance Operational Effectiveness, Says NAF<\/p>\n

Tourism Bureau: 2024 Calabar Carnival Attracted over 300,000 Tourists, Generated N14.06bn Bassey Inyang in Calabar<\/p>\n

In Major Shake-up, Nigerian Army Redeploys PSOs, GOCs Corps Commandants, Others<\/p>\n

Michigan State University Delegation Visits Gombe, Evaluates Sites for Agriculture Faculty, Innovation Hub<\/p>\n

AGF Reiterates Commitment to Funding Personnel Costs<\/p>\n

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

Sen. Kalu receives over 8,000 defectors to APC in Abia North<\/p>\n

APC: Former lawmakers demand zoning of 2026 governorship ticket to Osun West<\/p>\n

PDP BoT chair upholds Appeal Court sack of Anyanwu as national secretary<\/p>\n

Atiku hails Azuta-Mbatas emergence as Ohanaeze Ndigbo president-general<\/p>\n

APC: Former lawmakers demand zoning of 2026 governorship ticket to Osun West<\/p>\n

Another setback for NNPP as Sen. Barau welcomes Gov Abbas ex-commissioner to APC<\/p>\n

Kogi to spend over 7bn to revamp additional 88 PHCs<\/p>\n

Benin-Omotosho line tripped, national grid didnt collapse, says TCN<\/p>\n

Lagos police bust killers of Uber, Bolt drivers, lose three officers<\/p>\n

Army appoints new GOCs, commanders, others in major shake-up<\/p>\n

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

Police smash Uber drivers killer-gangs, arrest seven suspects in Lagos<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze: One group, two \u2018Presidents\u2019 as IPoB clarifies position<\/p>\n

ABIA: Orji Kalu rallies support for Tinubu\u2019s reforms as Jombo joins APC<\/p>\n

FOOD SECURITY: Insecurity, climate change are biggest threats to agriculture \u2014 Olawepo-Hashim<\/p>\n

Major shake-up in Army as new GOCs, PSOs, MNJTF Commander appointed<\/p>\n

Budgets: How FG shortchanged health sector<\/p>\n

Sharia row rages in South-West as supporters expand scope of demand from panel to court<\/p>\n

Sapele Road, Benin-City: A case study of deception and political neglect<\/p>\n

\u2018Any name you send won\u2019t make the list\u2019; Gov Eno warns \u2018stakeholders\u2019 over commissioner-nominees<\/p>\n

Emirship tussle: Comply with A\u2019Court judgement \u2013 Kano Gov\u2019t tells public, private institutions<\/p>\n

Hospitals in Akwa Ibom indulge in organ harvesting; 750,000 children trafficked \u2013 NAPTIP<\/p>\n

\u2018National Grid didn\u2019t collapse, tripping affected Lagos axis\u2019 \u2013 TCN<\/p>\n

NGX weekly: Investors gain N1.137trn as Wema, FBN, Universal lead<\/p>\n

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

100 Illegal Miners Arrested In Cross River<\/p>\n

Army Redeploys Principal Officers, GOCs, Others In Major Shake-up<\/p>\n

Tinubu Felicitates Ondo Gov Aiyedatiwa At 60<\/p>\n

Fubara Hails Mbata’s Emergence As President Of Ohaneze-Ndigbo<\/p>\n

2 Workers Fall Inside Diesel Tank In Lagos, Die<\/p>\n

Emirate Tussle: Kano Gov’t Asks Parties To Respect Ruling Of Appeal Court<\/p>\n

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

CONYL lauds NDLEA chairman over fight against drug abuse<\/p>\n

Engage us for state activities, Kwara event planners beg govt<\/p>\n

NLC seeks dialogue on tax reform bills<\/p>\n

N40bn not enough’, INEC wants N126bn budgetary allocation<\/p>\n

FG, Zulum commission livestock improvement, ranch settlement project in Borno<\/p>\n

Yoruba monarchs don’t have one religion ‘ Aregbesola<\/p>\n

Group defends Gov Bala against presidential aide’s criticism<\/p>\n

Gombe gov appoints judicial service, Go-CARES, museums committee members<\/p>\n

Fubara felicitates with Mbata on election as Ohanaeze president general<\/p>\n

CISLAC lauds US over return of $52.88m forfeited assets<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu departs Abuja for Abu Dhabi to attend ADSW 2025<\/p>\n

Terrorism: CDSs innovative leadership leading military towards national stability, safety<\/p>\n

FG, states set for direct revenue allocation to LGs<\/p>\n

EFCC summons Okoyas sons over abuse of naira in viral video<\/p>\n

Two die, one injured in Lagos-Badagry auto crash<\/p>\n

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Major shakeup in Army as COAS appoints new PSOs, GOCs, others<\/p>\n

Reports of national grid collapse false<\/p>\n

Tinubu off to Abu Dhabi for ADSW 2025<\/p>\n

EXPLAINER: What constitutes Naira abuse, penalties involved<\/p>\n

South East Senate Caucus salutes Ohanaeze President Mbata<\/p>\n

Naira abuse: EFCC confirms invitation of Okoyas sons for questioning<\/p>\n

Four popular Nigerian celebrities married to older partners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Darkoo Accuses Peter of P-Square of Sabotaging ‘Focus On Me’ Music Video<\/p>\n

Beninese-American Actor Djimon Hounsou Opens Up About Financial Struggles and Racism in Hollywood<\/p>\n

Drake Accused of Helping LeBron James Cheat on Wife<\/p>\n

APC Vows to Take Over Abia State in 2027, Promises More Democracy Dividends<\/p>\n

Babangida Calls for Unity to Tackle Challenges in Northern Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

Benue hospital offers pensioners free medical care<\/p>\n

EFCC summons Okoyas sons over naira abuse<\/p>\n

FBN Holdings clarifies issues over call for extraordinary meeting, says operations not impacted<\/p>\n

Barau welcomes sacked Kano Commissioner to APC<\/p>\n

Lakurawa terrorists gun down telecommunication officials in Kebbi<\/p>\n

Tinubu off to Abu Dhabi for sustainability summit<\/p>\n

Tinubu wasting opportunities, he made a bad situation worse because he doesnt understand economics Adebayo<\/p>\n

How aggrieved Passenger grounded Abuja-bound aircraft, left travellers stranded<\/p>\n

Mbatas emergence as OHANAEZE president shows Igbos are united Ideato rep<\/p>\n

Tax reform row: Forum tackles presidency over comment against Bauchi gov<\/p>\n

Military hospital honours outstanding staff members<\/p>\n

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

Kogi govt allocates over N7bn for renovation of additional 88 PHCs<\/p>\n

Corps Members to receive N77,000 allowance, DG unveils new bus<\/p>\n

Northern group knocks Tinubus spokesman over remarks on Gov Bala Mohammed<\/p>\n

CMG holds second rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala<\/p>\n

Wang Yi: China-Nigeria ties an example of Global South solidarity<\/p>\n

Northern farmers applaud Tinubu, Matawalle on gains in fight against insecurity<\/p>\n

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

AfDB, World Bank partner to expand electricity access in Africa<\/p>\n

Benin-Omotosho line tripping, not grid collapse -TCN<\/p>\n

FG sets April deadline for East-West road completion<\/p>\n

NAFDAC pushes for clinical trials on herbal medicines<\/p>\n

Funerals in Detty December: The soaring cost of saying goodbye in peak season<\/p>\n

Female-led startups to watch out for in 2025<\/p>\n

Here are what to expect from consumer goods firms in 2025<\/p>\n

Super Eagles coach: Is Eguavoen truly fit for the position<\/p>\n

Meet three UNILAG’s chosen personalities for 55th convocation honorary degree award<\/p>\n

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

Dollarisation Of Nigerian Economy Unacceptable ‘ Ebhomien<\/p>\n

A Smoke-Free Nigeria Is Possible: Learning From Sweden’s Public Health Revolution<\/p>\n

Police Bust Lagos Killer Gangs Targeting Uber Drivers<\/p>\n

South-East Senators Throw Weight Behind New Ohanaeze Leadership<\/p>\n

Activists Disagree Over Tinubu’s Proposed Youth Confab<\/p>\n

VFS Global Gets Great Place To Work Recognition In Nigeria<\/p>\n

Ekiti Airport To Commence Operation As NAMA Starts Calibration Of Landing Equipment<\/p>\n

Emirate Tussle: Kano State Govt Hails Appeal Court Verdict, Says Verdict Reinforces State Control Over Emirate Affairs<\/p>\n

NSC Will Feast On N78bn If Released To Them, Gara-Gombe Advises FG<\/p>\n

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

National Grid Did Not Collapse TCN<\/p>\n

Mbah Congratulates New Ohanaeze Leadership, Says Ndigbo Stronger Together<\/p>\n

Sokoto Schools Resume Second Term, Teachers To Commence Academic Activities<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Banditry Would Have Been Eradicated If Current Efforts Began Two Years Ago Gobir<\/p>\n

LG Autonomy, State Police Pivotal Transformation Under Tinubu Osifeso<\/p>\n

Ohaneze: South East Senate Caucus Salutes Senator Mbata<\/p>\n

In Next Five Years, Nollywood Will Experience Unprecedented Growth Esione<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Four Teenagers For Killing Uber Driver<\/p>\n

Im Struggling To Make Living Despite Two Oscar Awards Hounsou<\/p>\n

Annie Idibia Celebrates 13 Years Marriage With 2Face<\/p>\n

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

2025: No national grid collapse so far, TCN speaks<\/p>\n

CSOs, media unite against education challenges in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Enugu to build Olympic size swimming pool, refurbish stadium \u2013 Official<\/p>\n

Anambra 2025: Senator Ifeanyi Ubah\u2019s supporters collapse structure for governorship aspirant<\/p>\n

January 11, 2025<\/p>\n

\u2018Materialistic\u2019 Kyle Walker\u2019s wife makes u-turn on divorce as Saudi move looms<\/p>\n

Kano: Fresh defection hits NNPP<\/p>\n

Army redeploys senior officers in major shake up<\/p>\n

Kogi allocates N7bn for revitalization of 88 primary health care centres in 21 LGAs<\/p>\n

Sacked Kano commissioner joins APC<\/p>\n

US: Dangerous storm force many flight delays, cancelations<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Governorship aspirant meets Anambra APC leaders, strategises to salvage Anambra<\/p>\n

Naira abuse: EFCC invites Okoya\u2019s sons<\/p>\n

Sunday Igboho dismisses death rumour<\/p>\n

Shuaibu visits NSC DG Olopade, hails sports transformation initiatives<\/p>\n

Breaking: National grid collapses less than 2 weeks in 2025<\/p>\n

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