{"id":31056,"date":"2025-02-04T05:21:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T05:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31056"},"modified":"2025-02-04T05:21:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T05:21:43","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-4-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31056","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 4 February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of US government sites go offline amid Trump\u2019s online purge<\/p>\n<p>Canada bans US firms from govt contracts, dumps Elon Musk\u2019s Starlink deal<\/p>\n<p>Trump \u2018very pleased\u2019 with Canada talks, confirms 30-day tariff pause<\/p>\n<p>Democrats blast Musk as US aid agency HQ shutters<\/p>\n<p>UTME registration: Candidates spend hours at CBT centre in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Third-Party Motor Insurance: What to know about latest enforcement<\/p>\n<p>CBN extends FX sale period to BDCs<\/p>\n<p>Telcos tariff hike: Labour\u2019s planned protest cancelled \u2013 FG<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve no power to order my impeachment \u2013 Tinubu tells court<\/p>\n<p>Protesters storm Ughelli Police Station over herdsmen attacks<\/p>\n<p>EU leaders vow to hit back if Trump triggers trade war<\/p>\n<p>9mobile loses 6,079 subscribers in 2 months<\/p>\n<p>FG budgets N4.8bn for treatment of HIV patients in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>PDP crisis: Anyanwu resumes office as National Secretary<\/p>\n<p>Meet Toyin Tofade, first black female president of a US college<\/p>\n<p>MURIC warns against tenure extension for IGP<\/p>\n<p>NCAA summons Kenya Airways over viral passenger clash<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers abduct Edo traditional ruler, others<\/p>\n<p>Imo communities seek FGs help to clear hidden landmines<\/p>\n<p>Assailants kill three Anambra siblings, store bodies in freezer<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers kill one, abduct four in Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Banks clear major USSD debt to prevent service disconnection<\/p>\n<p>Petrol price drops to N925\/litre at private depots<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Police quiz Ogun monarch assaulting man in viral video<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: NLC suspends nationwide protest against telecom tariff hike<\/p>\n<p>Ramaphosa hits back at Trump over land confiscation claims<\/p>\n<p>Court sentences Ogun couple, son&#8217;s killers to death by hanging<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t pay louts for illegal parking, LASG warns motorists<\/p>\n<p>OOU lost 40%of s taff to Japa, donations driving development \u2013 VC, Agboola<\/p>\n<p>CBN extends $25,000 weekly forex sales to BDCs till May 30<\/p>\n<p>Oyetola&#8217;s team in Bayelsa to accelerate $3bn Agge deep seaport project<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC, Customs partner to curb trans-border crimes in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>FG approves tourism infrastructure corporation to boost GDP by $100bn<\/p>\n<p>Smart meters initiative to protect 7 million households from overbilling &#8211; Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Five sentenced to death for killing woman accused of witchcraft<\/p>\n<p>FG approves N3.09tn for Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, others<\/p>\n<div id=\"punchtoday\">\n<p>Benue recorded 26 Lassa fever deaths in 2024 -Official<\/p>\n<p>CAN protests Gombe&#8217;s almajiri agency bill, cites lack of inclusion<\/p>\n<p>Seven arraigned over murder of Kwara student<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NUPRC Writes Oil Producers, Threatens Sanctions over Non-supply to Local Refineries<\/p>\n<p>Donald Trump, Ramaphosa Bicker over South Africas Land Expropriation Law<\/p>\n<p>FG Approves N4.2trn for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, Other Major Road Projects Nationwide<\/p>\n<p>NEITI: Nigeria Needs $20 Billion Annually to Boost Gas Infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>FG: Were Committed to Sound Fiscal Management, Sustainable Economic Devt<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Swears in Eight New Permanent Secretaries, 21 RMAFC Commissioners<\/p>\n<p>EU Explores Prospects of Hydropower Generation in Plateau<\/p>\n<p>FG Clarifies Position on Electricity Tariff Hike, Says N200bn Paid on Subsidy Monthly<\/p>\n<p>NLC Shelves Planned Nationwide Strike to Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike<\/p>\n<p>UK Announces Partnership to Address Climate Crisis, Boost Growth<\/p>\n<p>CBN Report: Banks, Other Financial Institutions Reported Higher Default Rates for Loans in Q4<\/p>\n<p>Nwaoboshi Files Contempt Charge Against IGP Over Alleged Attempted Arrest<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Signs Fed Varsity Of Environmental Tech, Ogoni, Bill Into Law<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edo: INEC opens defence as PDP, Ighodalo, close case against Okpebholo<\/p>\n<p>$186m scam: Thai woman arrested for aiding Nigerian syndicate<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu signs bill establishing federal university in Ogoni<\/p>\n<p>Emefiele: EFCC witness testifies on procurement process for vehicle contracts<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Death penalty does not deter crime, experts insist<\/p>\n<p>Why effective legal framework for tax administration aids governance, accountability<\/p>\n<p>IPOB vows to upturn proscription at Supreme Court<\/p>\n<p>Brands must be responsive to changing economic landscape in 2025, marketing experts say<\/p>\n<p>Academy gets global affiliation status for strengthening AI in Africa<\/p>\n<p>ILO calls for action to close social health protection gaps<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N4.2tr for major road infrastructure projects nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Court orders interim forfeiture of digital assets linked to Chinese, Filipino nationals<\/p>\n<p>FG to partner groups to create jobs, says labour minister<\/p>\n<p>Crude oil import may persist amid permit revocation, naira-for-crude reversal<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves $1.07b for health reforms, HIV treatment expansion<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu appoints Jibrin as new secretary of CDCFIB<\/p>\n<p>Ojukwu varsity staff petition EFCC, accuse VC of corruption<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Canada Bans US Firms From Contracts, Cuts Elon Musk&#8217;s Starlink Deal<\/p>\n<p>Council Boss Laments As Kidnappers Kill 1, Abduct 4 In Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Edo Govt Debunks Rumour Of Non-payment Of Salaries To LG Workers<\/p>\n<p>UK Partners With Financial Sector To Unlock Global Growth<\/p>\n<p>Federal Gov&#8217;t Approves &#8216;159.5bn For Infrastructure Projects In FCT<\/p>\n<p>Trump Agrees To &#8216;Immediately Pause&#8217; Tariffs On Mexico For 1 Month<\/p>\n<p>I Have Court Order Against My Arrest&#8217;, Says Nwaoboshi, Files Contempt Charge Against IGP<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Engages W\/Bank In Search Of Economic Independence<\/p>\n<p>Court Orders Forfeiture Of $222,729 Digital Assets Linked To Fraud<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Telecom tariff hike: NLC suspends planned nationwide protest<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N4.8bn for HIV treatment amid U.S aid suspension<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu signs Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni into law<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N4.2trn for major road infrastructure projects<\/p>\n<p>Kwara emerges best in RAAMP counterpart payment, disbursement<\/p>\n<p>Biographies humanise icons; you can&#8217;t present leaders as gods &#8216; Falola<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve no constitutional power to appoint, remove IGP &#8216; PSC<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Health sector gets $1b for human capital development<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria will reduce external borrowing, Edun tells World Bank<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt subsidising electricity with N200b monthly<\/p>\n<p>Geregu makes N137 billion, PAT up by 71%, declares dividend of N21.25 billion<\/p>\n<p>Alleged fraud: Court remands ex-NHIS boss Yusuf in prison<\/p>\n<p>NLC drops planned strike over 50% telecom tariff hike<\/p>\n<p>Establishment of varsity in Ogoniland excites MOSOP<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N1.04t for Works, FCT projects<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Black out in Kaduna as KAEDCO sacks 900 staff<\/p>\n<p>Gospel singer Peter Owoola shares story behind new release song Oloriaye<\/p>\n<p>Wike shuts hospital in FCT, arrests operator<\/p>\n<p>UBEC, NSA collaborate to boost school safety<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna will balance AI with human engagement in education Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>CP warns youths of oil communities in AIbom against violence<\/p>\n<p>Court remands 13 Chinese nationals over alleged impersonation, constitutional threats<\/p>\n<p>EFCC secures interim forfeiture of $222,729.86 in digital assets tied to Chinese, Filipino alleged fraudsters<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NLC suspends protest against tariff hike as FG sets up committee<\/p>\n<p>PSC clarifies powers over I-G appointment<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Govt picks April 5 for coronation of New Alaafin<\/p>\n<p>N\/Assembly resumes today, to accelerate tax reform bills<\/p>\n<p>PDP crisis: Anyanwu defies governors resolution, resumes office<\/p>\n<p>APCs reaction to coalition calls confirms partys derailment Salihu Lukman<\/p>\n<p>Lagos: Obasa may return as speaker after GAC, lawmakers marathon meeting<\/p>\n<p>Sowore and Oshiomhole between two comrades<\/p>\n<p>Peace maker killed in accidental discharge in Kuje<\/p>\n<p>KADECO embarks on strike over plan to sack 900 workers<\/p>\n<p>Customs to resume 24-hour cargo clearance<\/p>\n<p>Supply local refineries or lose your permits, NUPRC tells oil firms<\/p>\n<p>FG denies claim of 65 per cent increase in electricity tariff<\/p>\n<p>After seven-month gain, exchange rate inches towards N1,500<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria can save $10bn annually from domestic refining<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna electricity workers declare indefinite strike over planned mass sacking<\/p>\n<p>I have order against my arrest, Nwaoboshi files contempt charge against IGP<\/p>\n<p>Traditional Ruler Kidnapped, Okada Rider shot dead In Edo<\/p>\n<p>Killers of Ogun couple sentenced to death<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Tinubu signs bill establishing Federal University of environment Ogoni<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria scrambles as Trump cuts healthcare funding<\/p>\n<p>Streaming fuels record N2.81trn internet spend<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs $200bn for gas infrastructure &#8216; NEITI<\/p>\n<p>Reforms to promote mining sector bearing fruits -Alake<\/p>\n<p>CSOs urge NBA to institutionalise trial observations<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable gender equality cannot be achieved by focusing solely on women, say Charlene Charmwakat Makai<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen killed 10 residents in Ebonyi community attack<\/p>\n<p>Retailers can&#8217;t yet reduce petrol price despite Dangote refinery cut &#8216; PETROAN<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Prime Minister arrives in US for meeting with Trum<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>South East Council Of Traditional Rulers Bans Use Of &#8216;Eze Ndigbo&#8217; Outside Igboland<\/p>\n<p>Borno Councillor Bankrolls JAMB Registration For 30 Students<\/p>\n<p>Illegal Parking: Lagos Cautions Motorists Against Payments To Touts For Illegal Parking On Bridges, Open Spaces<\/p>\n<p>Abduction Of Monarch Causes Pandemonium In Edo Community<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>African Airlines Cargo Demand Up 8.5% In 2024<\/p>\n<p>Flying Anxiety Spikes Over Frequent Air Accidents<\/p>\n<p>LAUTECH Hospital Staff Protest Non-Payment Of Minimum Wage<\/p>\n<p>Unions Dismiss Corruption Allegation Against JAMB<\/p>\n<p>Security Forces Raid Imo Forest, Kill 35 Hoodlums<\/p>\n<p>Residents Flee As Cult Clash Claims Three Lives In Rivers Community<\/p>\n<p>Trump Announces One-Month Tariffs Pause For Mexico<\/p>\n<p>SJim Iyke Celebrates Sons 7th Birthday With Cute Photos<\/p>\n<p>FCTA Begins Crack Down On Fake Hospital Operators<\/p>\n<p>Ronaldo Warns Real Madrid About Mbappe<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sexual harassment: Police arrest IPO for altering case file, doctors report<\/p>\n<p>$6bn fraud: EFCC rearranges ex-power minister, Agunloye, on amended charges<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap Edo monarch, police launch manhunt<\/p>\n<p>3 to die by hanging in Ogun over murder of former CBN staff<\/p>\n<p>Kuje: Wike shuts down 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