{"id":31066,"date":"2025-02-07T06:07:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T06:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31066"},"modified":"2025-02-07T06:07:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T06:07:36","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-7-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31066","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 7 February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump unveils anti-Christian bias task force<\/p>\n

Israel orders army to plan to let Palestinians leave Gaza<\/p>\n

Egypt says Israel backing of Trump plan threatens Gaza talks<\/p>\n

US sanctions network delivering Iranian oil to China<\/p>\n

Trump trade envoy pick says universal tariffs should be ‘considered<\/p>\n

Body urges FG to reconsider 50% telecoms tariff hike<\/p>\n

Many businesses downsized, adjusted prices to survive 2024, report shows<\/p>\n

Vendors decry non-allocation of spaces at Lagos International Airport<\/p>\n

TUC blames regulations, devaluation for rising cost of living<\/p>\n

FG seeks reversal of mother tongue policy in primary schools<\/p>\n

Grim realities in S East as gunmen dictate funeral terms<\/p>\n

Fresh inflation concern as NPA raises port charges by 15 per cent<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Disciplinary cttee invites Anyanwu, Ortom as BoT directs NWC to swear in Ude-Okoye<\/p>\n

Labour Party blames Soludo for assassination of Anambra lawmaker<\/p>\n

Partial blackout in Ilorin as IBEDC workers strike<\/p>\n

Senate probes Niger’s ‘serious’ allegations against Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria witnessing surge in reverse medical tourism – Shettima<\/p>\n

USAID suspension disrupts family planning services in Bauchi-Official<\/p>\n

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

Gunmen abduct Delta poly student, demand N10m ransom<\/p>\n

Decomposing body of abducted Anambra lawmaker found on Second Niger Bridge<\/p>\n

Reps committee proposes Lagoon, Ijebu, New Kaduna, 28 other new states<\/p>\n

Bandits abduct ex-NYSC DG, others in Katsina<\/p>\n

Security, economy improved significantly under me – Buhari<\/p>\n

Kidnapped Anambra lawmaker found dead near Niger Bridge<\/p>\n

Tinubu sacks UniAbuja, UNN VCs, appoints replacements<\/p>\n

Nigerian leaders owe citizens an apology, says Fayemi<\/p>\n

Curb influx of substandard gas cylinders, Reps urge SON, customs<\/p>\n

Police bust $4m oil fraud syndicate, arrest key suspects<\/p>\n

NAICOM, FRSC partner to implement third-party vehicle insurance<\/p>\n

Nine of Portable\u2019s proteges arraigned for assaulting Ogun officials<\/p>\n

Edo PDP urges EFCC to probe attorney-general, LG commission chair\u2019s suspension<\/p>\n

TUC slams FG over electricity tariff hike, highway tolls<\/p>\n

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NAICOM, FRSC partner to implement third-party vehicle insurance<\/p>\n

LP faults Soludo, demands probe of Anambra lawmaker’s murder<\/p>\n

Appeal court president leads fight against drunk driving<\/p>\n

Blackout in Osun as IBEDC workers protest colleagues’ sack, lock offices<\/p>\n

12 suspected land grabbers arraigned in Lagos<\/p>\n

Nigerias education minister proposes 12-year basic education model<\/p>\n

Osun varsity cries out as land grabbers invade campus<\/p>\n

FG unveils emergency hotline to tackle kidnapping<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Concerns Mount over Shabby Treatment of Nigerian Visa Applicants by South Africa Embassy<\/p>\n

Female Genital Mutilation Violates Rights, We Will End the Menace, Declares First Lady<\/p>\n

Showing Unseriousness, House Targets 67 States, Proposes Creation of Additional 31<\/p>\n

Natasha Akpoki-Uduaghan Seeks Establishment of Diaspora Investment, Development Bank to Halt Japa<\/p>\n

Elumelu: Weve Lifted Over 2 Million Individuals Out of Poverty in Africa<\/p>\n

Environmental Restoration Fund: House Addresses $100bn Damage in Niger Delta<\/p>\n

FG Approves Re-award of Two 2nd Niger Bridge Bypasses to Ease Movement<\/p>\n

Senate Confirms Najomo as NCAA DG<\/p>\n

BPE Backs Tolling to Ensure Sustainable Road Infrastructure Devt<\/p>\n

Edun Showcases Nigerias Investment Opportunities to UAE Bank Delegation<\/p>\n

Senate Probes Niger Military Juntas Allegations Against Nigeria<\/p>\n

Deputy Speaker Kalu Seeks Nnamdi Kanus Release, Urges Tinubu to Temper Justice With Mercy<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu extends health workers retirement age to 65<\/p>\n

Scrapping TETFUND will harm higher education, lead to job loss, says House committee<\/p>\n

Global Rights condemns US withdrawal from UNHRC and WHO<\/p>\n

Senate orders probe, calls for immediate action on Rivers oil spill, fire<\/p>\n

NLC condemns mass sack at KEDC, demands recall of over 900 workers<\/p>\n

Benue police arrest relative, native doctor in Emmanuel Yaji kidnap case<\/p>\n

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

Trump sues Illinois, Chicago for blocking immigration crackdown<\/p>\n

JSS, SSS, scrapped as FG introduces 12-year basic education model<\/p>\n

Delta IGR hits N157bn in 2024<\/p>\n

Police summon US-based Nigerian musician, Aguike over PMAN crisis<\/p>\n

NPA increases tariffs by 15% after 32 years<\/p>\n

Reps propose creation of Etiti, Lagoon, Warri, Okun, 27 other new states<\/p>\n

Tinubu sacks UNIAbuja, UNN VCs, appoints new leaders<\/p>\n

Ologbondiyan predicts fresh crisis for PDP over national chairmanship position<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Governors Forum is not party organ – Anyanwu<\/p>\n

PDP Crisis: Disciplinary Committee summons Anyanwu, Ortom, and 10 others<\/p>\n

Immigrants should only get British citizenship after 15 years \u2013 Kemi Badenoch<\/p>\n

Anambra lawmaker, Justice Azuka, found dead on 2nd Niger Bridge<\/p>\n

Obasanjo\u2019s ADC Major General Jemitola slumps, dies at IBB Golf Club<\/p>\n

Retirement: Ignore PSC directive, remain in office, IGP tells police officers<\/p>\n

Reactions trail discovery of decomposing body of kidnapped Anambra lawmaker<\/p>\n

APC stalwart, four others killed in fresh herders attack in Otukpo<\/p>\n

Abduction of General: Residents say Katsina authorities were alerted but failed to act<\/p>\n

Bandits abduct ex-NYSC D-G. Gen Tsiga, others<\/p>\n

Abubakar Aliyu makes history as 2nd general in Nigerian Army to jump from plane<\/p>\n

Portable at large as police arraign 9 proteges for assaulting Ogun officials<\/p>\n

Relocating to Nigeria one of my best decisions Tolanibaj<\/p>\n

50 Cent mocks Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gottis death<\/p>\n

Itll be premature to resume oil exploration in Ogoni land Peterside<\/p>\n

Abduction of General: Residents say Katsina authorities were alerted but failed to act<\/p>\n

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

NPC Partners FCDO, Tackles Leadership Vacancies<\/p>\n

UniAbuja Matriculates 7,000 Students, Warns Against Cultism<\/p>\n

Abuja Natives Seek Establishment Of Development Commission<\/p>\n

Senator Barau To Raise 3 Millionaires In 186 LGAs<\/p>\n

Bolt Drivers Protest Killing Of Colleague, Demand Arrest, Prosecution Of Suspects In Edo<\/p>\n

Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthen Peace, Security Nationwide<\/p>\n

NAICOM Declares Zero Tolerance For Non-settlement Of Insurance Claims<\/p>\n

PDP Seek Probe Of Edo Gov’t Over Alleged Financial Recklessness<\/p>\n

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

Gov Bala seeks to strengthen Bauchi, UK diplomatic relations<\/p>\n

FCT Exco approves major contracts for infrastructure devt, security enhancement<\/p>\n

Obasanjo’s former ADC, Major General Jemitola slumps, dies atgolfcourse<\/p>\n

Sokoto DPP calls for abolition of Nigeria’s prison calendar<\/p>\n

Task force arrests 12 for alleged land grabbinginLagos<\/p>\n

Gov Adeleke inducts 10,000 youths into Imole youth corps<\/p>\n

13 US patients undergo kidney transplants in Nigeria ‘ Shettima<\/p>\n

Reps to probe recurring bombing in Sokoto communities<\/p>\n

FG vows to make Nigeria hub of arts, culture, tourism, creative economy<\/p>\n

Reps seek life imprisonment for fake drug producers, importers<\/p>\n

Kano govt inaugurates health fellows programme selection committee<\/p>\n

State govt intervenes as power outage enters fourth day in Kaduna<\/p>\n

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

TUC threatens nationwide strike over naira devaluation, tariff hikes, tollgate plans<\/p>\n

Assassination of LP Lawmaker: Soludo has lost will to enforce law, sanity Labour Party<\/p>\n

NLC to KEDC: Reinstate sacked 900 workers or face bigger action<\/p>\n

Reps move to transform Micheal Okpara University to conventional<\/p>\n

FG assures NLC of dialogue-driven labour policies, industrial peace, harmony<\/p>\n

Nigeria Immigration Service rolls out contactless passport application system<\/p>\n

Kemi Badenoch pushes for stricter UK citizenship rules<\/p>\n

American woman in Pakistan demands $100K from U.S. to return<\/p>\n

Towards a cohesive Nigeria: Reimagining state development priorities<\/p>\n

Gender-responsive health advocacy takes center stage at workshop in Aibom<\/p>\n

House to declare oil producing communities in Ondo, disaster zone<\/p>\n

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

NANTAP positions theatre to drive civic engagement<\/p>\n

Burial for Ogun community leader holds today<\/p>\n

Court sets March 26 for $60,206.66 unpaid commission case against FCMB<\/p>\n

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Police withdraw fraud charge against Gbolahan Obanikoro, others<\/p>\n

Why middle-aged women should join TikTok Ayra Starrs mother<\/p>\n

Fountain University seeks Adeleke, IGPs Intervention over alleged land grabbing<\/p>\n

PDP may face worse crisis over chairmanship position, says Ologbondiyan<\/p>\n

Adeleke recruits 10,000 Osun youths into empowerment scheme<\/p>\n

Parliamentary oversight key to strengthening rule of law, says Speaker Abbas<\/p>\n

Fed govt advocates shift to 12-year basic education model<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

How Trumps order triggered major disruption in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Well go on strike if FG insists on 50% telecom tariff hike Festus Osifo<\/p>\n

Teachers begin indefinite strike in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Reps ask FG to halt Shell, Total Energies divestments<\/p>\n

Report: 65% of businesses in Nigeria increased prices in 2024 to stay afloat<\/p>\n

Reps ctte gets proposal for creation of 31 new states<\/p>\n

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NSCDC officers arrested over death of Bolt Driver<\/p>\n

Portable on the run as Police arraign 9 proteges for assaulting Ogun officials<\/p>\n

El-Rufai calls outUba Sani over ex-aides detention<\/p>\n

Fire kills 78 livestock, destroys food stores in Kano<\/p>\n

Why I relocated my children to school abroad Bovi<\/p>\n

Badenoch: UK migrants should face difficult hurdles for citizenship<\/p>\n

Tinubu sacks UNIABUJA VC, makes key changes across Federal Varsities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Nigeria, Mexico deepen investment cooperation in livestock development<\/p>\n

FG to partner Germany on innovative dual vocational training for Nigerian youth<\/p>\n

AU appoints health specialist, Chiamaka, Agenda 2063 Ambassador<\/p>\n

End female genital mutilation practice, NHRC charges stakeholders<\/p>\n

Tinubu sacks Vice-Chancellors of UniAbuja, UNN, appoints new Pro-Chancellors<\/p>\n

Group moves to address inter-religious violence in Plateau<\/p>\n

UniAbuja matriculates over 7,000 students as VC warns against cultism, exam malpractice, others<\/p>\n

Hamas releases 3 Israeli hostages, Israel says 2nd phase truce talks start Monday<\/p>\n

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

Naira appreciates further after CBN’s new BDC directives<\/p>\n

Here’re ten money market funds to invest your N100,000<\/p>\n

One-year T-bills sees N3.15trn subscriptions as investors lock in on high yields<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s GDP per capita down to $835 in 2025 ‘ IMF<\/p>\n

Killers strike father, son, as vandals raid solar lights in Port Harcourt<\/p>\n

Federal Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide<\/p>\n

What the Adoption of the FX Global Code and CBN’s FX Matching System Means (EFEMS) for Nigeria’s FX Market<\/p>\n

Trump signs order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports<\/p>\n

Prices seen rising as Customs imposes 4% FOB charge on imports<\/p>\n

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

Three Nollywood Films Selected For Showcase In Hollywood<\/p>\n

Murder Of Our Lawmaker Evidence Of Lawlessness In Anambra ‘ Labour Party<\/p>\n

Three Nollywood Films Selected For Showcase In Hollywood<\/p>\n

FUPRE African Premier Petroleum University Matriculates 2115 New Students For 2024\/2025 Academic Session<\/p>\n

FCTA Approves Key Security, Infrastructure Projects In First EXCO Meeting Of 2025<\/p>\n

Murder Of Our Lawmaker Evidence Of Lawlessness In Anambra ‘ Labour Party<\/p>\n

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

FG Urges Action Against Female Genital Mutilation<\/p>\n

Repatriates 7,790 Nigerian Refugees From Chad<\/p>\n

Unpaid Salaries: Ebonyi NUT Declares Indefinite Strike In 7 LGs<\/p>\n

NASS LP Caucus Decries Killing Of Anambra Lawmaker<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks UNN, UniAbuja VC<\/p>\n

FG To Scrap Junior, Senior Secondary System Of Education<\/p>\n

Komolafe And His Uncommon Leadership At NUPRC<\/p>\n

FG Adopts Destination 2030; Nigeria Everywhere As Natl Global Soft Power<\/p>\n

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

Nigerian professor, Dubem Okafor kills wife, self in U.S<\/p>\n

NWDC: Shawai lauds Sen. Barau, urges peoples support for commission<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill 2 injure many in Lagos community<\/p>\n

FG\u2019s laudable response to U.S. health funding halt<\/p>\n

\u2018Why Edo governor slammed suspension on Attorney General, another top government official\u2019<\/p>\n

Boko Haram: 7,790 Nigerians who lived as refugees in Chad for 10 years return<\/p>\n

Doctors who performed \u2018YouTube\u2019 surgery flee hospital, mother, baby die<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Soludo not capable of enforcing law, sanity in Anambra \u2013 LP<\/p>\n

LP Reps decry k!lling of kidnapped Anambra lawmaker<\/p>\n

NCPC was in disarray when I took over \u2013 Adegbite<\/p>\n

Unpaid salaries: NUT declare indefinite strick in Ebonyi LGAs<\/p>\n

Why we are reviewing ports tariff by 15% \u2013 NPA<\/p>\n

Senate confirms Najomo as NCAA DG<\/p>\n

Police detain 4 NSCDC operatives over bolt driver\u2019s death<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>FG restates commitment to improve peace, security<\/p>\n

Senate confirms appointment of 3 INEC Electoral Commissioners<\/p>\n

Obasanjos ADC Major General Jemitola d!es at IBB Golf Club<\/p>\n

Few weeks after divorce, Bill Gates embraces new girlfriend<\/p>\n

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