{"id":31008,"date":"2025-01-22T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T06:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31008"},"modified":"2025-01-22T06:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T06:00:39","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-22-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31008","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 22 January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

States sue over Trump bid to end birthright citizenship<\/p>\n

Trump ends Secret Service protection for ex-advisor Bolton<\/p>\n

TUC seeks increase of tax exemption threshold to N2.5 million<\/p>\n

Customs priorities deployment of trade moderation projects, university operation<\/p>\n

LCCI faults delay of zero-duty rice shipment, warns against food crisis<\/p>\n

Firm commits to cashless policy as app users hit 16 million<\/p>\n

Trump starts firing opponents after executive order blitz<\/p>\n

Nigeria eyes $5b yearly from startup funding by 2027<\/p>\n

Local refineries, lower fuel imports threaten indigenous shipowners<\/p>\n

Metering gap: Over 7m on estimated billing despite N1.5tr intervention, free supply<\/p>\n

Court dismisses SERAPs suit challenging NASS budget control<\/p>\n

Canada vows strong response, Mexico urges calm in face of Trump threats<\/p>\n

Tanker explosion: Death toll hits 100<\/p>\n

Tinubu pledges peace, justice, development in Ogoniland<\/p>\n

Nnamdi Kanu sues Buharis ex-aide for N100b defamation<\/p>\n

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

Trump fires Fagan, first woman to lead US military service<\/p>\n

Bomb explosion kills civilian JTF leader in Borno<\/p>\n

Seven killed, 11 injured in Yobe market robbery<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s public debt hits N142tn as borrowing rises<\/p>\n

NNPCL raises petrol price to N990 in FCT, N960 in Lagos<\/p>\n

Rural areas suffer blackout despite N14bn power spending<\/p>\n

How El-Rufai\u2019s ex-CoS laundered N3.9bn forex proceeds \u2013 ICPC<\/p>\n

FG seeks stronger US ties amid Trump\u2019s deportation threats<\/p>\n

Bandits influx: Amotekun mobilises 2,000 men to comb S\u2019West forests<\/p>\n

Edo tribunal: PDP witnesses allege irregularities in gov poll<\/p>\n

FG defends tariff hike amid legal threats from SERAP, subscribers<\/p>\n

Ex-LP chair denies alleged sponsorship of IPOB, threatens legal action<\/p>\n

S\u2019Court hears Wike, Fubara loyalists\u2019 appeals February 10<\/p>\n

Senator faults Nwoko\u2019s motive for joining APC<\/p>\n

C\u2019River Assembly proposes 50 appointees for LG chairmen<\/p>\n

FG, govs unite to tackle out-of-school children crisis<\/p>\n

FG approves licence for 10,000 barrels per day refinery in Delta<\/p>\n

Tinubu steering economy towards recovery, says minister<\/p>\n

Police arrest armed robbers, kidnappersin Kaduna<\/p>\n

Kano gov orders immediate employment of visually impaired graduate<\/p>\n

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

FG Projects 8.10% Growth for Manufacturing, Agriculture Sectors in 2025<\/p>\n

At 31.50%, Interbank Call Rate Reaches Highest Peak Since 2017<\/p>\n

NPA Deepens Partnership With NLNG to Grow Exports<\/p>\n

Lagos Party Lighting Up New Markets for Nightlife Brands<\/p>\n

Offenders Face 14-Years Jail Term as Electricity Assets Theft, Vandalism Take Toll on Power Sector<\/p>\n

Lookman on Target as Atalanta Crush Sturm Graz, Progress to Play-off<\/p>\n

Tinubu to Ogoni Leaders: We Cant Heal Past Wounds, If We Continue to Be Angry<\/p>\n

NEITI Expresses Support for Tax Reforms Bills, Wants Policy Gaps Plugged<\/p>\n

NLC Asks Power Minister to Resign Over Reoccurring Grid Failures<\/p>\n

FG Alerts Public on Confirmed Anthrax Outbreak in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Over 100 Terrorist Financiers Prosecuted, Convicted in Two Years<\/p>\n

UNIJOS Students Protest Hike in Fees for New Students, Threaten to Escalate Action<\/p>\n

EFCC, ICPC Receive Petitions against Ex-South South Gov over Alleged Diversion of N4.5bn Security Votes<\/p>\n

Court Denies Bail To El-Rufais Ex-Chief of Staff In Money Laundering Case<\/p>\n

Tinubu Meets Ogoni Leaders over Oil Exploration, Fubara, Wike in Attendance<\/p>\n

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

Edo governorship election: PDP witnesses testify at tribunal, alleges irregularities<\/p>\n

NGO flays telcos 50% tariff hike amid poor services<\/p>\n

NEITI advocates tax exemptions for startups, renewable energy, others<\/p>\n

Labour Party stakeholders warn Obi of impending 2027 electoral disaster<\/p>\n

NCOP calls for increased cancer care funding at National Assembly<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia sponsors 20 Nigerian pilgrims for Umrah 2025, invests $100b in Two Holy Mosques<\/p>\n

Wike commissions key projects in Kwali Area Council, announces Ebbo River bridge<\/p>\n

Telecoms tariff hike: SERAP issues ultimatum to FG, threatens legal action
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VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Withdrawal: Reconsider your decision, WHO tells Trump<\/p>\n

Trump signs executive order ending birthright citizenship<\/p>\n

Edo guber tribunal: PDP begins call of witnesses<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll show evidence I\u2019m a woman \u2013 Bobrisky reacts to Trump\u2019s two genders order<\/p>\n

Why I left banking for cryptocurrency \u2013 Crypto tutor Adaora Nwankwo<\/p>\n

Boko Haram invades Borno village, destroys 6 patrol vehicles, armoured tanks<\/p>\n

Just in: NNPCL raises petrol price to N960 per litre in Lagos, environs<\/p>\n

Nigeria prosecuted 100 terror financiers in 2 years \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Ex-convict granted state pardon re-arrested for stealing TV in Osun<\/p>\n

Women affairs minister demands justice for murdered corps member Salome Adaidu<\/p>\n

Poor funding frustrating my work \u2013 Communication minister Tijani laments<\/p>\n

SERAP gives Tinubu 48 hours to reverse 50% tariff hike<\/p>\n

\u2018You\u2019re fired\u2019, Donald Trump sacks 4 senior officials appointed by Biden<\/p>\n

Trump withdraws US from WHO, Paris Climate Accord on first day back in office<\/p>\n

Power Ministry\u2019s N8bn budget for electricity bill sensitisation is wastefulness, corruption \u2014 NLC<\/p>\n

Nigerian teacher makes 50-person shortlist in Global Teacher Prize<\/p>\n

Police confirm three fatalities in boat mishap in Rivers<\/p>\n

Elon Musk causes stir with salute at Trumps inauguration<\/p>\n

Trump says tariffs will be imposed on Mexico and Canada on February 1<\/p>\n

Trump pardons 1,500 US Capitol rioters<\/p>\n

Trump revokes nearly 80 destructive radical executive actions of Biden administration<\/p>\n

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

Botched Local Content Initiative: Meter Producers Eye Ghana, Benin, Niger, Others<\/p>\n

50% Telecom Tariff Increase Not Across Board ‘ NCC<\/p>\n

Tragedy As Senior Hospital Staff Commits Suicide In Ogun<\/p>\n

Flight Disruptions Loom As NiMET Workers Threaten Strike From February 4<\/p>\n

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Nigeria Prosecuted 100 Terrorism Financiers In 2 Years ‘ Tinubu<\/p>\n

Prof Gwarzo Hails Nigeria Customs Service CG On 59th Birthday<\/p>\n

EFCC Receives Petition To Probe Security Vote In Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Subscribers To Sue NCC Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike<\/p>\n

FCT Police Commissioner’s Son Dies In Road Accident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Delta commissioner pays WAEC fees for 100 students<\/p>\n

Religious tolerance key to progress of Yorubaland ‘ Gani Adams<\/p>\n

NNPC raises petrol price to N990 in Abuja<\/p>\n

Tinubu to Ogoni leaders: Forget historical grievances, reconcile<\/p>\n

NCC approval: How new 50% tariff hike will affect calls, SMS, data rates<\/p>\n

Why fresh census must be conducted in 2025 ‘ Senate<\/p>\n

Ekiti Airport ready for commercial operations ‘ FG<\/p>\n

NLC expresses outrage over FG’s proposed N8bn electricity sensitisation bill payment<\/p>\n

Senators, Reps seek more funding for Marine & Blue economy sector<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves establishment of Federal Poly in Abuja<\/p>\n

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

Fed Govt alerts public to outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Police officer found dead after lodging in Abuja hotel with lady<\/p>\n

Eight days after pardon, ex-convict remanded for burglary<\/p>\n

Alleged money laundering: El-Rufais ex-commissioner remanded in Correctional facility<\/p>\n

SERAPs suit challenging National Assemblys powers on own budget dismissed<\/p>\n

\u00a0 <\/strong>Supreme Court fixes February 10 to hear APCs case against Rivers LG election<\/p>\n

Set aside age-long differences for peace, development, Tinubu tells Ogoni leaders<\/p>\n

Group denies alleged Seyi Tinubus interference in NANS leadership<\/p>\n

IPMAN seeks privatisation of refineries, expresses readiness to manage facility<\/p>\n

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

Governors tax reform proposal is a polished mess<\/p>\n

JAMBs spending on staff feeding demands probe across government<\/p>\n

FG approves new polytechnic, names it after Tinubu<\/p>\n

FCT police commissioner loses son in car crash<\/p>\n

Hajj: FCT releases final fare, insists on January 30 deadline<\/p>\n

EU, UN kick as Trump pulls US out of WHO, Paris Agreement<\/p>\n

Filling stations hike petrol price in Abuja<\/p>\n

Blue economy ministry to spend 11.7bn on capital projects in 2025 Oyetola<\/p>\n

USSD debt: Banks move to avoid disconnection<\/p>\n

Union appeals to Kaduna govt to consider pensioners in minimum wage<\/p>\n

Reps fault NBETs planned N705bn subsidy on electricity<\/p>\n

Concern over Trumps tariff and taxation strategy on foreign countries<\/p>\n

Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies retreat as Trump silent on digital assets<\/p>\n

Niger Residents Scoop Oil From Another faulty Tanker Days After Explosion Killed 96<\/p>\n

Money laundering: Again court denies El-Rufais aide bail, sends him back to detention<\/p>\n

Fubara leads Ogoni leaders to meet Tinubu at Aso Rock<\/p>\n

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

2025 Budget: Oyetola seeks more funding to unlock marine gains<\/p>\n

2025 Hajj: FCT pilgrims board announces approved fare<\/p>\n

Edo Election Tribunal: PDP Witness alleges exclusion of entire ward results by INEC<\/p>\n

Navy, lawmakers reject Nigerian coast guard bill<\/p>\n

NESREA to tap into Rwanda environmental sustainability success<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Brazil strengthen bilateral ties in livestock development<\/p>\n

NCC approves telco tariff adjustments by 50%<\/p>\n

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

MTNN tops market as telcos set to reap N6.6trn<\/p>\n

NNPC raises petrol price to N960 in Lagos<\/p>\n

CBN predicts 4.17% GDP growth in 2025, insists Nigeria’s reforms paying off<\/p>\n

Vandals responsible for Buguma Wellhead fire, NNPC says<\/p>\n

Wike, FCT minister, pledges additional road projects for Abaji<\/p>\n

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

China Pledges To Continue Supporting WHO After U.S Exit Move<\/p>\n

Kano Moves To Scale Up Sustainable Financing, Combat Malnutrition<\/p>\n

Tinubu Meets Ogoni Leaders, Pledges To Combat Environmental Degradation<\/p>\n

Trump Policies May Weaken Naira, Worsen Nigeria’s Debt Servicing Costs<\/p>\n

Scooping Fuel At Scenes Of Fuel Tanker Explosion, Symptom Of Lack Of Value System ‘ Issa-Onilu<\/p>\n

Minister Blames Global Inflation For 50% Telecom Tariff Hike<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Five Suspects For Abducting, Murdering Victim In Rivers<\/p>\n

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

GDP Rebasing: Signalling Capital Market Growth, Opportunities<\/p>\n

CBN Ramps Up Battle Against Cash Scarcity<\/p>\n

Witness: Ex-Employee Of Punch Defrauded School Mates Of N1.89bn<\/p>\n

Finance Ministry, FRC Seek Upward Review Of 2025 Budget<\/p>\n

Bayelsa: Police Initiates Ceasefire Over Cult Killings<\/p>\n

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

Anti-graft network drags ex-Gov Akwa Ibom Udom to EFCC, ICPC over N700bn fraud<\/p>\n

Money laundering: Court sends el-Rufai\u2019s ex-Chief of Staff back to prison<\/p>\n

Niger disowns fake youth empowerment, farmers grant online portal<\/p>\n

Niger tanker explosion: Cover medical bills of injured victims, group tells government<\/p>\n

House breaking: Newly pardoned convict sent back to prison in Osun<\/p>\n

FG, state governors tackling menace of out of school children \u2013 Minister<\/p>\n

Hajj: FCT pilgrims board announces N8.4m as 2025 hajj fare<\/p>\n

NIES 2025 to showcase ground-breaking deals, visionary leadership<\/p>\n

FG convicted over 100 terrorist financiers in 2 years \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Vandals responsible for Buguma Wellhead fire \u2013 NNPC Ltd<\/p>\n

Investors\u2019 wealth increases by N471bn at equity market<\/p>\n

#Endbadgovernance protest: Amnesty International report biased CSOs<\/p>\n

50% telecom tariff hike oppressive HURIWA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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