{"id":31059,"date":"2025-02-05T05:07:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T05:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31059"},"modified":"2025-02-05T05:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T05:12:49","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-5-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31059","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 5 February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump withdraws US from UN human rights council<\/p>\n

Tinubu rejects Adamawa federal varsity bill over land disposal clause<\/p>\n

Court orders final forfeiture of N1.1bn, $392k, \u00a335k from ex-banker<\/p>\n

N200bn\/monthly electricity subsidy benefits rich Nigerians – Tinubu\u2019s aide<\/p>\n

Minister orders probe of theft allegation at Delta prison<\/p>\n

FG approves N31bn road project for FCT<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly may write Tinubu over Obasa \u2013 GAC members<\/p>\n

IG decries indiscriminate case transfers, warns policemen<\/p>\n

FG approves creative industry initiatives to boost Nigeria\u2019s global image<\/p>\n

FG trains Ondo technicians in modern vehicle repair<\/p>\n

Bird flu scare: Rivers to begin livestock vaccination<\/p>\n

EFCC debunks reports on witness testimony in Emefieles trial<\/p>\n

Use education to tackle vote-buying, Osun REC charges parties<\/p>\n

Jigawa, REA partner for 1000MW solar project to electrify 100 villages<\/p>\n

Ganduje pushes for consensus candidate in Anambra APC governorship race<\/p>\n

NCoS denies releasing inmates for robbery operations in Delta<\/p>\n

Kwara hands over state game reserve to FG<\/p>\n

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

Trump: US Will Take over Gaza, Develop and Own It<\/p>\n

MPR: Five Banks Generated N2.6trn from Loans, Advances to Customer in 2024<\/p>\n

NAICOM Releases New Regulation on Annuity Business Underwriting<\/p>\n

Air Peace Must Be Protected, Its Our National Carrier, Says Activist<\/p>\n

FEC Okays N758bn Bond to Offset Pension Backlog<\/p>\n

After 18 Years, Court Frees Fani-Kayode of Alleged Forgery<\/p>\n

CDS Musa Rallies Stakeholders to Achieve Tinubus 2.5mbpd Target<\/p>\n

Mbah Signs into Law Bill to Create One-stop Shop for Taxation in Enugu<\/p>\n

NiMet Report: Plateau, Kaduna, Benue, Kwara, Others to Experience Delayed Rain<\/p>\n

NMDPRA Seals 19 Illegal LPG Outlets in Delta<\/p>\n

Court Halts Investigation into Sterling Banks $17,079,000 Loan Recovery<\/p>\n

FG Launches NBAN to Drive Infrastructure Development, Broadband Connectivity<\/p>\n

Oshiomhole: No Foreigner Can Steal Nigerias Solid Minerals Resources without Local Connivance<\/p>\n

Afe Babalola: Poor Remuneration Responsible for Doctors Emigration from Nigeria<\/p>\n

Audit Queries: Senate Threatens Arrest Warrants Against FIRS, NNPC, CBN, Customs Bosses, IGP Others<\/p>\n

Delta Govt: Oborevwori was Conferred with THISDAY Governor of the Year Award for His Fiscal Discipline, Approach to Governance<\/p>\n

N40b Theft: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Monies Recovered from Ex-FBN Manager<\/p>\n

Komolafe: NUPRC Will Not Pander to Any Party in Bid to Ensure Sufficient Local Crude Supply<\/p>\n

First Lady Donates N100m to Disaster Victims in Niger<\/p>\n

Keyamo Unveils 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction<\/p>\n

Court Stops Reps Committee from Summoning Sterling Banks CEO Amid Loan Dispute<\/p>\n

Court Acquits Femi Fani-Kayode of Medical Forgery Allegations<\/p>\n

Kaduna Unveils Software to Improve Land Administration<\/p>\n

Gov Mbah Signs Bill to Create One-stop Shop for Taxation in Enugu<\/p>\n

SUN <\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigerians will resist rigging, intimidation in 2027, says Atiku support group<\/p>\n

Ex-LP Bayelsa governorship candidate joins APC<\/p>\n

El-Rufai cant stop Sani from working for Tinubu Kaduna group<\/p>\n

Omo-Agege opposes Okowa, Oborevworis defection to APC<\/p>\n

FEC approves 758bn bond for pension liabilities, 30m student housing loan<\/p>\n

11 Chinese nationals arraigned for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud in Lagos<\/p>\n

Senate issues warning to FIRS, CBN, NNPC, others over failure to honour summons<\/p>\n

Streets deserted, schools, shops closed in Esaoke after rage<\/p>\n

FEC okays 242.68bn for 14 critical road projects nationwide<\/p>\n

 <\/strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Police rescue three victims, including ASP from kidnappers in Edo<\/p>\n

APC faction plans to expel Amaechi, others, spokesman alleges<\/p>\n

Oke seeks justice for victims of violence over Osun chieftaincy title<\/p>\n

Hair stylist sentenced to nine years for sexually assaulting 13-year-old<\/p>\n

Man appeals for N11m for surgeries after battling multiple health conditions<\/p>\n

NSCDC parades four over crimes, warns Lagosians of scammers<\/p>\n

Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of 10 travellers in Ondo<\/p>\n

Court remands travel agencys CEO over alleged N144m Hajj fraud<\/p>\n

NANS threatens to shut down FRSC commands over vehicle impoundment directive<\/p>\n

US health secretary nominee RFK Jr passes crunch Senate vote<\/p>\n

FG to raise N758b bond to clear backlog of pension liabilities<\/p>\n

Amid Trump trade tensions, WTO remains crippled arbiter<\/p>\n

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

Trump signs executive order withdrawing US from UN bodies<\/p>\n

\u2018Around 10\u2019 dead, including gunman, in Sweden\u2019s worst mass shooting<\/p>\n

FG bans export of crude oil allocated to domestic refineries<\/p>\n

How I got arrested for saying \u2018drugs\u2019 instead of \u2018medications\u2019 \u2013 UK-based Nigerian lady<\/p>\n

FEC approves $1.07bn for health sector financing<\/p>\n

I never said Tinubu, Akume, Kalu were corrupt when I was EFCC chairman \u2014 Ribadu<\/p>\n

Someone called me 30 times to beg for N3k\u200a\u2014\u200aEx-minister decries poverty rate<\/p>\n

Umahi flags off tolling on Federal highways to recoup $460.8m investment<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves N80bn for immediate reconstruction of Alao Dam<\/p>\n

This may be last time I get to host anything, Grammys host Trevor Noah aims dig at Trump<\/p>\n

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

Tollgates: Motorists To Pay N6,400, N4,000, N2,000 To Ply Abuja-Makurdi Road<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze-Ndigbo President Restates Commitment To Supporting Fubara<\/p>\n

Group Knocks El-Rufai Over Uba Sani Comments<\/p>\n

Ukraine: Don’t Travel To Special Zones, Russia Warns Britons, Others<\/p>\n

Federal Gov’t Probes Criminal Activities At Delta Prison<\/p>\n

Kogi LNG: NNPCL Fast Consolidating Role As Profitable, Energy Security Coy ‘ Reps C’ttee<\/p>\n

Australia Bans China’s DeepSeek On Gov’t Devices Over Security Risks<\/p>\n

Customs Intercepts N4.2bn Export-bound Donkey Skin In Lagos<\/p>\n

Kyari-led NNPCL Committed To Realising Domestic Gas Utilisation For All ‘ Ugochinyere<\/p>\n

Kano Assembly Passes Law Establishing Arms-bearing State-owned Security Outfit<\/p>\n

Edo Monarch Suspends Masquerade Festival Over Violent Clashes<\/p>\n

Motorists To Pay ‘6,400, ‘4,000, ‘3,200, ‘2,000 To Ply Abuja-Makurdi Road<\/p>\n

Tinubu Approves N80bn For Reconstruction Of Borno Dam<\/p>\n

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

NCDC will mitigate infrastructural challenge in North-Central ‘ Senator Mustapha<\/p>\n

Oil production: CDS Musa meets with stakeholders in PortHarcourt<\/p>\n

US, UK patients now seek medical care in Nigeria ‘ Pate<\/p>\n

Use criticisms against Nigeria to prioritise development, Peter Obi urges<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves N80bn for reconstruction, expansion of Alau Dam in Borno<\/p>\n

Audit reports: Senate threatens FIRS, NNPC, CBN, Customs CEOs, others with warrant of arrest<\/p>\n

FG orders investigation into alleged criminal activities in Warri custodial centre<\/p>\n

FEC approves N758bn to clear pension liabilities<\/p>\n

NIS to launch contactless passport in EuropeFebruary7<\/p>\n

Hardship: ‘Nigeria is bleeding, we’re suffering ‘, Gov Fintiri tells FG<\/p>\n

NATION <\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/strong>KAEDCO confirms sack of 450 workers as strike enters second day<\/p>\n

NIS launches contactless passport solution in Europe Feb 7<\/p>\n

Nigerias healthcare sector attracting patients from US, UK Pate<\/p>\n

2027: Nigerians will resist rigging, intimidation, monetary inducement<\/p>\n

FG expands palliative programme to support students, FCT residents<\/p>\n

Lagos LG polls: Adesanya declares for Bariga council chairman position<\/p>\n

Afe Babalola decries poor remuneration of Nigerian doctors<\/p>\n

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

Northern states to experience delayed rainfall in 2025 Keyamo<\/p>\n

2027: Atikus visit to Binani sparks fresh political permutations<\/p>\n

Gov Bala vs Wike: Youre economical with truth, Ex-PDP chair replies Dogara<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu visits IBB, Abdulsalami for advice, performance assessment<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly crisis: Well speak at the appropriate time GAC Chairman<\/p>\n

Mechanics union to train 5,000 artisans on CNG conversion<\/p>\n

FG approves N159.5bn for road projects in Abuja<\/p>\n

FG to raise N758b bond for pension liabilities Edun<\/p>\n

Blockchain deployment will aid market regulation SEC DG<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Germany partner on vocational training<\/p>\n

Nigerias business confidence rises as PMI hits 52.0 in January 2025<\/p>\n

FG kicks off N1trn 20-year mortgage financing<\/p>\n

NMDPRA seals 19 Illegal cooking gas outlets in Delta<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill Rivers stadium chief security officer, son<\/p>\n

Alleged Medical Report Forgery: Court Acquits Fani-Kayode<\/p>\n

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

Senate appoints Orji Uzor Kalu Chairman Committee on SEDC<\/p>\n

FCTs N159.5bn projects get FECs approval<\/p>\n

Nasarawa state pivotal to mineral development in Nigeria, says Alake<\/p>\n

Centre Lauds NLC, NCC Parley Over Telcom Tariffs<\/p>\n

Governor Okpebholo declares war on cultism in Edo<\/p>\n

FG exempts Police, military from tollgates fee on Abuja-Makurdi road<\/p>\n

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

Local oil firms embrace pricy barging amid leaky pipelines<\/p>\n

Cashew output seen rising on favourable weather<\/p>\n

Tomato farmers lose N2bn to poor storage facilities amid bumper harvest<\/p>\n

NNFM, Beta Glass push NGX higher as earnings season spurs buy actions<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s external reserves down by $1.19bn in 25 days<\/p>\n

El-Rufai knocks Uba Sani for defending Tinubu, says he got N150b from the president<\/p>\n

PwC sees inflation easing to 26%, naira stabilising in 2025<\/p>\n

Investing in health tech to transform rural healthcare in Africa<\/p>\n

From corrupt haven to hope: Nigerian Immigration Service’s London story<\/p>\n

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

Senate Moves Against IGP, FIRS, NNPCL, CBN, Others<\/p>\n

Okpebholo Inaugurates Ambrose Alli Varsity Governing Council<\/p>\n

Kano Land Dispute: Emir Sanusi Visits Rimin Zakara, Assures Locals Justice Will Be Served<\/p>\n

Suspended Oba Arraigned For Beating Septuagenarian In Ogun<\/p>\n

Economic Reforms Working, 2025 Is To Consolidate On All Programmes, Says Minister<\/p>\n

FG To Raise N758bn Bond To Clear Backlog Of Pension Liabilities<\/p>\n

CDS Advocates Non-Kinetic Approach In Achieving 2.5 Million BPD Crude Production Target<\/p>\n

Ugochinyere Commends Kyari’s Role In Upscaling NNPCL<\/p>\n

Refinery: Concern Citizens Ask NNPCL, Kyari To Open Up On Fuel Importation, Subsidy<\/p>\n

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

CBN Harps On Orthodox Monetary Policy Measures To Curb Inflation<\/p>\n

EU: Global Gateway To Enhance Nigerias Infrastructural Development<\/p>\n

Import: Nigeria Takes Delivery Of N194bn Worth Of Wheat<\/p>\n

AU, AFRIMA Formalise Partnership Through MoU<\/p>\n

Grammatical Glitches, Others: Tinubu Declines Assent To Federal University Numan Bill<\/p>\n

World Cancer Day: Cancer Not A Spiritual Problem CACIBS<\/p>\n

2027: Alia Vows To Collaborate With INEC To Ensure IDPs Vote<\/p>\n

IPAC Seeks Collaboration With Benue NUJ<\/p>\n

Group Urges NNPCL To Speak On Fuel Importation, Subsidy Payments<\/p>\n

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

Stop delegate buying at party primaries, INEC urges CSOs<\/p>\n

NBTI boosts entrepreneur to win $1000 on technology<\/p>\n

50% telecoms services tariff hike outrageous \u2013 CDWR<\/p>\n

\u2018Why Tinubu declined assent to Numan education varsity bill\u2019<\/p>\n

Airport official convicted for corruption over diversion of N11.2m<\/p>\n

Enugu: Police enforce Third Party Motor Insurance policy<\/p>\n

Kano agro-pastoral project constructs N1.5bn slaughter houses<\/p>\n

CBN shifts deadline for BDCs to access FX market<\/p>\n

NSC committed to training, retraining of staff \u2013 Official<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup qualifiers: How Bafana \u2018ll beat Super Eagles to  ticket \u2013 Coach<\/p>\n

Police rescue kidnapped operative, others in Edo<\/p>\n

FG approves N80bn for reconstruction of Alau Dam in Borno<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s reforms poised to strengthen, revitalise Nigerian economy in 2025 \u2013 Information Minister<\/p>\n

FG okays \u20a6758bn for pension liabilities, \u20ac30m student housing loan<\/p>\n

Senate reshuffles committee Chairmen as Natasha , Orji Uzor Kalu get new appointments<\/p>\n

Senate dangles arrest warrant on IGP, CBN governor, others<\/p>\n

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