{"id":31095,"date":"2025-02-17T05:11:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T05:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31095"},"modified":"2025-02-17T05:11:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T05:11:56","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-17-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31095","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 17 February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump’s aid freeze could cause millions more AIDS deaths – UN<\/p>\n

Three policemen arrested for extorting N100,000 from expatriate in Lagos<\/p>\n

\u2018Substandard petrol\u2019: Nigerians demand probe as retailers back NNPCL<\/p>\n

Dismembered girlfriend died from asthma \u2013 Kwara killer cleric<\/p>\n

LG crisis: Adeleke, Oyetola trade words, Labour suspends services<\/p>\n

Edo to petition EFCC as panel alleges N96bn fraud under Obaseki<\/p>\n

Telecoms tariff hike: FG deploys security agents as NLC insists on protest<\/p>\n

Why Sharia laws shouldn\u2019t be imposed on Yorubas<\/p>\n

Why LP zoned 2027 presidential ticket to S\u2019East \u2013 Abure<\/p>\n

I still face four lawsuits from Afe Babalola\u2019s firm \u2013 Farotimi<\/p>\n

Naira strengthens at parallel market, weakens on official window<\/p>\n

Reps move to regulate police deployment to VIPs<\/p>\n

WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE private candidates\u2019 results, withholds 2,577<\/p>\n

Borno missing children rise as B\u2019Haram steps up recruitment<\/p>\n

Ensure fairness in deporting Nigerians, FG tells US<\/p>\n

FG reduces oil theft to 5,000 barrels per day<\/p>\n

Nigeria rejects move to split AUs department of political affairs<\/p>\n

Army destroys 25 illegal refineries, seize 95,000 litres of stolen oil<\/p>\n

Kidnapped Catholic priest, two others freed after four days<\/p>\n

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

Stock Market Sustains 2025 Rally as MTN, Others Contribute 70.1% to Market Cap<\/p>\n

Federal Government Promises Support, Incentives to Local Manufacturers<\/p>\n

2024FY: Nigerian Breweries Crosses N1trn Mark in Revenue<\/p>\n

FG Begins Construction of Emerging Technologies Institute in Kano<\/p>\n

Court Dismisses Christian and Shyngle Wigwes Application to Appoint Interim Administrators\/Guardians in Herbert Wigwes Estate<\/p>\n

NUPRC: Nigeria Winning War against Illegal Bunkering, Oil Theft Reduced to 5,000 Bpd<\/p>\n

Dangote Plans $400m Expansion of Ethiopia Cement Plant<\/p>\n

Worlds Richest Man, Elon Musk Set to Release Smartest AI on Earth Today<\/p>\n

Tunde Ayeni Hits Back at Adaobi Alagwu over DNA Certificate, Insists Certificate is Fake<\/p>\n

Lassa Fever Claims 13 Lives in Edo, 3 Mpox Cases Recorded<\/p>\n

Lagos Reopens Ebute-Ero Market After 3 Weeks Closure<\/p>\n

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

New twist in PDP crisis, as plot to sack Wabara, BoT chair thickens<\/p>\n

Fear over plan by APC to take over Osun LGs<\/p>\n

Respect court ruling, Oyetola tells Adeleke<\/p>\n

2027: Were committed to Igbo presidency LP<\/p>\n

Niger: APC, PDP trade words over appointment of NSIEC members<\/p>\n

Passengers to face imminent disruptions as Port Harcourt airport undergoes upgrade<\/p>\n

Lafia: FG commissions state-of-the-art skills acquisition centre to tackle youth unemployment<\/p>\n

Adeleke accuses Oyetola, police, DSS of plotting unrest in Osun<\/p>\n

Edo panel report indicts Obaseki, impeached LG chairmen over N96bn fraud<\/p>\n

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

How a man reunited with abducted daughter after 10-year legal battle<\/p>\n

UI management denies campus robbery incident<\/p>\n

Former lawmaker defends NCDMB against mismanagement allegations<\/p>\n

Police allegedly torture teenager to death in Ondo<\/p>\n

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft as Canadian ship transits waters<\/p>\n

Capitalisation soars by N1.35tr as strong corporate earnings boost confidence<\/p>\n

Sustained reforms, FX stability crucial for long-term market growth<\/p>\n

We’re actively monitoring safety of GM crops, says Asagbara<\/p>\n

Edo launches back-to-farm initiative to boost food production<\/p>\n

Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after Rubio visit<\/p>\n

53.6% of candidates passed 2024 WASSCE second series WAEC<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu gets more Northern backing as LP spars over Igbo presidency<\/p>\n

U.S. policy shifts leave AGOA, Diaspora remittances hanging<\/p>\n

PMI: Economic activities show marginal expansion for second consecutive month<\/p>\n

How poor NOGICD Act enforcement leads to job losses, investment decline<\/p>\n

FGs N100bn real estate financing will boost home ownership TDF<\/p>\n

Nigeria backs move to reform AU, rejects proposal to split peace, security departments<\/p>\n

Catholic bishop holds mass wedding for 21 couples in Niger<\/p>\n

Court rejects family’s bid for interim administrator of Wigwes estate<\/p>\n

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

FG to engage 28,000 Nigerian health workers on USAID payroll<\/p>\n

PDP, APC bicker over party\u2019s internal crisis<\/p>\n

Netanyahu vows to destroy Iran\u2019s terror axis with Trump\u2019s support<\/p>\n

43,923 candidates scored over 5 credits in WAEC 2024<\/p>\n

Are ATMs going out of fashion in Nigeria?<\/p>\n

Inflation rate, CBN\u2019s monetary policies, others to drive stock market<\/p>\n

Increased kidnapping: Transporters adopt \u2018soole\u2019 method as low patronage hits inter-state travels<\/p>\n

Federalism, restructuring: If Tinubu misses this opportunity, Nigeria is gone \u2013 Adebanjo<\/p>\n

Nigerian Engineer Ochuko joins prestigious EU Research team, secures \u20ac191,500 grant<\/p>\n

US Embassy in Abuja, Lagos Consulate to to close onMonday for Presidents Day<\/p>\n

PDP Crisis: Im at home in Enugu, not in detention Ude-Okoye<\/p>\n

Police neutralize 9 terrorists, rescue kidnapped victims, recover 23 firearms<\/p>\n

Musk says smartest AI on Earth chatbot Grok 3 to be unveiled Monday<\/p>\n

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

Military Airstrike Kills 10 In Katsina<\/p>\n

Dangote Doing A Very Good Job ‘ Tinubu<\/p>\n

CAN Congratulates Wale Oke On Re-election As PFN President<\/p>\n

500 Persons Benefit From Free Medical Outreach In Benin<\/p>\n

Security Experts Demand Probe Of Boko Haram Funding<\/p>\n

We Paid Ransom In Millions To Free My Kidnapped Niece, Says Catholic Archbishop<\/p>\n

Female Partner At Large As Police Inspector Found Dead In Ogun Hotel<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku Names Ex-Zulum’s Media Aide As Special Assistant<\/p>\n

Osun NLC Directs LG Workers To Stay At Home Over Fear Of Violence<\/p>\n

CAN Hails Reelection Of Bishop Oke As PFN President<\/p>\n

Attackers Of Ondo Police Station Will Face Full Wrath Of Law ‘ CP<\/p>\n

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

FG urged to disregard petitions against leadership of NDDC, other Ijaw leaders<\/p>\n

Gov Bago lauds Agaie LG chairman for launching books on democracy, governance<\/p>\n

Fubara, Otti, others to attend leadership, business summit in Rwanda<\/p>\n

Nigeria rejects proposal to reconfigure AU’s political affairs department<\/p>\n

AU: Tinubu demands combined maritime task force for Gulf of Guinea<\/p>\n

Nnamdi Kanu: You’re ‘playing the ostrich’, Ohanaeze slams South-East govs<\/p>\n

Osun: Respect Court ruling, Oyetola replies Adeleke<\/p>\n

Oil production to increase by one million bpd by December 2026 ‘ NUPRC<\/p>\n

North-West senatorial candidates reject politicians’ children in NWDC management<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria ready to host Gulf of Guinea maritime police<\/p>\n

IG disciplinary panel ends verification, 340 officers, men quit<\/p>\n

Public, private sectors raise N8tr from capital market<\/p>\n

201 Nigerians head for home on Trump deportation order<\/p>\n

Fed Govt to evacuate 100,000 Nigerian refugees from other Afrcican countries<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>JUST IN: Osun NLC embarks on strike amid Appeal Court judgement on sacked LGAs executives<\/p>\n

Alleged N96b fraud: Edo panel indicted Obaseki, impeached LG chairmen<\/p>\n

I didnt betray Africa over GMO adoption, says outgoing AU commissioner<\/p>\n

No student was harmed, traumatised in lone attack, says UI<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Kidnapped Catholic priest, two others regain freedom in Rivers<\/p>\n

GOC tours illegal refining sites as troops seize 95,000 litres of stolen products<\/p>\n

Adeleke, Oyetola clash over enforcement of A Court verdict reinstating LGAs executives<\/p>\n

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

Strike: FCT schools remain shut as minister\/unions meeting ends in deadlock<\/p>\n

Abuja explosion survivor needs rehabilitation not detention Rights group<\/p>\n

Again, US, Israel threaten to open the gates of hell on Gaza<\/p>\n

AU fears DR Congo breakup as M23 seizes another key city<\/p>\n

UKRAINE WAR: Trump team to meet Russians, Ukrainians in Saudi<\/p>\n

Why Tinubu exempted aviation from ban on foreign trips Keyamo<\/p>\n

Dangote mulls $400m investment to expand Ethiopia Cement plant to 5m tonnes<\/p>\n

80% of cash in informal sector threatens financial mgt Report<\/p>\n

Commuters express mixed reactions over BRT fare hike in Lagos<\/p>\n

How we grew Enugus IGR by 1,000% from N30bn to N500bn -Gov Mbah<\/p>\n

AEO scheme boosted companies trade from N185.8bn to N563.8bn Customs<\/p>\n

Police inspector found dead in Ogun hotel<\/p>\n

The High Price Of Excellence; An Exclusive On The CBN Afusat Kassim<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Angry Youths Set Ondo Police Station On fire<\/p>\n

Onoh brands El-Rufai great genie in the lamp of our collective success<\/p>\n

Centre seeks probe into N7.7bn NCDMB misappropriation<\/p>\n

Relief materials for IDPs hoarded in Abuja classrooms<\/p>\n

Kidnapped Catholic priest, 2 others regain freedom<\/p>\n

He contributed to my victory, Tinubu hails El-Rufai at 65<\/p>\n

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

PFAs battle for loyalty as 290,000 customers change managers<\/p>\n

Naira’s best start in over a decade sparks hope, caution<\/p>\n

Analysts expect rate hold as MPC decides Thursday<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s budget per person far below $2.15 poverty mark ‘ report<\/p>\n

Businesses expect higher spending amid inflation fear, CBN survey reveals<\/p>\n

Nigerian Breweries, PZ, and other stocks to watch this week<\/p>\n

PZ Cussons plans $34.3m debt-to-equity swap<\/p>\n

Stakeholder calls for unified regulatory framework to unleash fintech potential<\/p>\n

Fresh debates over Amaechi’s relevance and legacies erupt as Rivers political crisis deepens<\/p>\n

Supreme Court dismissal of Gov Fubara’s appeal opens fierce debates and crisis<\/p>\n

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

APC Sweeps Katsina LG Polls<\/p>\n

Nigeria Rejects Plan To Split AU Political Affairs, Peace, Security Department<\/p>\n

Fundraising: Enugu Security Trust Fund Rakes in N3bn<\/p>\n

Crisis In ECWA Wuse II As Members Accuse Senior Pastor Of Sexual Misconduct, Threaten Legal Action<\/p>\n

Eno Inaugurates Antenatal Complex In UUTH To Honour Late Wife<\/p>\n

Oyetola Debunks Allegation Of Foisting Crisis In Osun<\/p>\n

Catholic Bishop Conducts Mass Wedding For 21 Couples In Niger<\/p>\n

To Save Nigeria Requires Self-Sacrificing Leaders -Cleric<\/p>\n

How Nigeria Achieved Significant Debt Reduction Under Tinubu ‘ Kalu<\/p>\n

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

ACourt Judgment: Osun NLC Directs LG Workers To Withdraw Services<\/p>\n

Edo: Okpebholo, Obaseki In Battle Of Words Over Alleged Stolen N96bn LG Funds<\/p>\n

Pa Adebanjo Lived, Died An Awoist, Social Crusader Ngige<\/p>\n

UI Receives Windfall Of Benefactions, Decorates Fanimokun, Agbaakin<\/p>\n

IconKay Tech Commends FGs Move To Computer-Based Exams<\/p>\n

Prioritise Staff Training Or Risk Aviation Safety Demuren Tasks FG<\/p>\n

Herdsmen Kill 16 Farmers, Throw Corpses In Benue River<\/p>\n

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

24m Lagos residents threatened by climate challenges Researcher<\/p>\n

N96bn LG fraud: Edo panel report indicts Obaseki, PDP leaders<\/p>\n

Expert urges students to embrace technology-driven innovations<\/p>\n

NDLEA busts major trans-border drug syndicate, seizes narcotics worth millions<\/p>\n

2025: Reps reschedule renewable energy summit to May 5<\/p>\n

SERAP to CBN: Withdraw ATM transaction fee hike or face legal action<\/p>\n

Lets position Nigeria as global energy security leader NUPRC boss Komolafe<\/p>\n

Rivers: Orlukwor monarch condemns shooting at soldiers<\/p>\n

NYSC partners SMEDAN to boost corps members empowerment<\/p>\n

Bauchi: Bala assures law enforcement agencies of support<\/p>\n

NAFDAC evacuates 140 tons of expired, unregistered drugs in Aba<\/p>\n

Ogun: Police Inspector d!es inside hotel, mistress flees<\/p>\n

40 almajiri children graduate from skills acquisition training in Kaduna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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