{"id":31098,"date":"2025-02-18T05:28:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T05:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31098"},"modified":"2025-02-18T05:28:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T05:28:19","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-18-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31098","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 18 February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Pope Francis remains in hospital indefinitely \u2013 Official<\/p>\n

Tinubu backs Africa-led credit rating agency<\/p>\n

Nigeria: Electricity tariff hike may increase cost of doing business \u2013 Rewane<\/p>\n

Equity market opens week in negative run, sheds N73bn<\/p>\n

Oil production now 1.75mbpd, to hit 2.7mbpd by 2026 \u2013 NUPRC<\/p>\n

FG commissions vaccine storage facility to curb disease outbreak<\/p>\n

Breaking: Lagos assembly suspends plenary indefinitely<\/p>\n

NELFUND announces closure, fresh opening for student loan applications<\/p>\n

2025 appropriation bill: N140bn earmarked for South-east development commission Official<\/p>\n

NITDA to create conducive environment for national digital growth<\/p>\n

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

Osimhen sets Turkish transfer record, ’70m above second-placed Nicol\u00f2 Zaniolo<\/p>\n

Osun mayhem: Ex-council chair, six others shot dead as Adekele, Oyetola\u2019s supporters war<\/p>\n

AGF bars police from parading suspects<\/p>\n

FG plans N2.3tn electricity subsidy in 2025<\/p>\n

$23bn refinery biggest risk of my life \u2013 Dangote<\/p>\n

Tariff hike: Airtel raises data, call rates<\/p>\n

Recruitment: NNPC to issue successful candidates appointment letters<\/p>\n

20,000 communities without electricity in Nigeria \u2013 REA<\/p>\n

N\u2019Assembly pushes for 60 new FMCs amid funding, manpower crisis<\/p>\n

NAF begins probe as fresh Katsina accidental bombing kills seven<\/p>\n

If $23bn refinery didn’t work, I was dead – Dangote<\/p>\n

Rivers won\u2019t recognise pro-Wike lawmakers, Fubara tells N\u2019Assembly caucus<\/p>\n

Japan, Nigeria police arrest 11 cybercrime suspects, recover $33,320<\/p>\n

Court bars CBN from withholding Kano LGs allocations<\/p>\n

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FG urges liberalised visa policies for Nigerian businesses<\/p>\n

UPDATED: PSC appoints ex-police spokesman Moshood Jimoh Lagos CP<\/p>\n

Operatives presence at Lagos assembly on lawmakers’ request – DSS<\/p>\n

Lagos assembly backs Meranda as speaker, adjourns plenary indefinitely<\/p>\n

Army restates commitment to investing in commanders for improved security<\/p>\n

Court threatens developers arrest in N300m illegal eviction case<\/p>\n

It’s national embarrassment,’ Lagos lawmakers lament DSS invasion of assembly<\/p>\n

PSC appoints ex-police spokesman Moshood Jimoh Lagos CP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Trumps Team Arrives in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Russia Talks to End Ukraine War<\/p>\n

Nigerias Oil Production Rises 5.7% Y-o-Y, Rig Count Soars to 38 Post-PIA<\/p>\n

Oyedele: 97% of Informal Sector Exempted from Paying Tax in New Bill<\/p>\n

Ayo Adebanjo and Alaperu Basibo: In Requiem<\/p>\n

Osimhen Fires Brace Ahead Crucial Europa Tie Thursday<\/p>\n

After Rebasing, NBS Puts Headline Inflation at 24.48% in January from 34.80% in December<\/p>\n

NHRC, NACA Collaborate to Enforce Rights of People Living with HIV\/AIDS, Other Marginalised Nigerians<\/p>\n

Report: Bolstered by AfDBs $1bn Support, Nigeria to See Improved Power Generation in 2025<\/p>\n

DSS Presence Causes Uproar in Lagos Assembly<\/p>\n

Declare Emergency on Antimicrobial Resistance, Public Health Experts Tell FG<\/p>\n

FG Urges Countries to Provide Enabling Environment for Nigerian Businesses Overseas<\/p>\n

LASG Signs MOU with Lafarge Africa on Collection of Non-Recyclable Combustible Waste<\/p>\n

Petroleum Smuggling: Customs Boss Expresses Concern over Impact on Nations Economy<\/p>\n

Impeachments: Refrain from Lawmakers Leadership Tussles, NILDS DG Cautions Assembly Clerks<\/p>\n

Gbajabiamila: Its Tough Being Tinubus CoS, Hes Strong, Better, Knows His Onions<\/p>\n

Student Loan: NELFUND to Close 2023\/ 2024 Application Cycle February 21<\/p>\n

LP Lawmakers Commend NAFDACs Fight Against Fake Drug in Onitsha<\/p>\n

Amid Osun LG Crisis, OSSIEC Unveils Voting Materials, Says Its Set for Election<\/p>\n

Again, Air Chief Orders Investigation into Alleged Killing of Civilians by NAF Aircraft<\/p>\n

PSC Appoints Ex-Spokesperson, Moshood, as Commissioner of Police Lagos Command<\/p>\n

Labour Party Denies Zoning 2027 Presidency to South-East<\/p>\n

Saudi Govt Expended $47m on 98 Nigerian Communities in Need of Humanitarian Aids<\/p>\n

CBN, Others Restricted from Withholding Kano LG Funds<\/p>\n

FHC Fixes April 30 to Hear Suit Seeking to Vacate Seats of 27 Rivers Lawmakers<\/p>\n

Edun: FG Committed to Removing Obstacles to Youth Participation in Key Sectors<\/p>\n

DSS Clarifies Role In Invasion of Lagos Assembly<\/p>\n

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

Tambuwal, ex-Sokoto gov, accuses APC of prioritising propaganda over governance<\/p>\n

Again, Wabara defies Abia PDP, endorses Otti<\/p>\n

Crisis hits Bayelsa PDP as state, ward executives bicker over suspension of acting zonal secretary<\/p>\n

LG crisis: Ex-council boss, 3 others die as APC, PDP supporters clash in Osun<\/p>\n

Osun APC urges Tinubu, IGP, AGF others to rescue Osun citizens<\/p>\n

Sacked LG officials cant return to office -PDP<\/p>\n

APCs resort to self help condemnable NASS caucus<\/p>\n

2027: Weve never zoned presidency to SEast LP<\/p>\n

Insecurity, poor infrastructure, bureaucracy stalling non-oil revenue growth- Edun<\/p>\n

Gov Okpebholos 100 Days in office: Edo Correspondents Chapel pledges support for good governance<\/p>\n

Nigerian Armys 8 Division organises operational planning cadre 2025<\/p>\n

Dogara appeals to President Tinubu to renew oil exploration in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Lagos lawmakers condemn DSS invasion of assembly chambers<\/p>\n

NAF airstrike foils bandit attack in Katsina, kills scores<\/p>\n

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

DSS storms Lagos Assembly, seals Speaker, deputy’s offices<\/p>\n

Maritime workers union appeals for provision of life jackets in Kogi<\/p>\n

Okada riders to undergo digital registration in Ogun<\/p>\n

Edo coalition urges police to address violence from ethnic protesters<\/p>\n

Jimoh replaces Ishola as Lagos Police Commissioner<\/p>\n

Residents urge Sanwo-Olu to approve Odutuga as monarch of Odo-Iragushi<\/p>\n

Troops destroy illegal refining sites, recover 95,000 litres of stolen crude<\/p>\n

Police launch investigation into crash that killed eight in Imo<\/p>\n

Organisation secures release of juveniles awaiting trial, pledges continued advocacy<\/p>\n

Bootleg alcohol kills 124 in Turkey in six weeks<\/p>\n

Argentina ex-president Fernandez on trial for beating girlfriend<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia to host summit on rebuilding Gaza<\/p>\n

Xi meets Chinas tech titans amid economic struggles<\/p>\n

Ten strategies for building a visionary roadmap for change<\/p>\n

Obi pushes for knowledge-driven economy<\/p>\n

Lawyers with frivolous applications should be penalised, says Agbaje<\/p>\n

Parties hopeful of justice at Edo tribunal<\/p>\n

CNA urges Review of National Assembly Service Act to promote efficiency<\/p>\n

Mayhem in Osun: Five feared dead, FHA attacked as APC takes over 15 LGAs<\/p>\n

Court restrains CBN, others from withholding Kano LG allocation<\/p>\n

Poland will not send soldiers to Ukraine PM<\/p>\n

Argentina president faces impeachment following cryptocurrency controversies<\/p>\n

FG seeks liberal visa regime for Nigerian films<\/p>\n

AU endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA digital trade champion<\/p>\n

Student loan: NELFUND close 2023\/2024 application cycle Feb. 21<\/p>\n

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

NAF air strike kills bandits, foils attack on PMF base in Katsina<\/p>\n

Cause of Mohbad’s death couldn’t be ascertained \u2014 Pathologist<\/p>\n

Mohbad: OPC not involved in controversies<\/p>\n

FG wants liberalised visa policies for Nigerian businesses<\/p>\n

Grid collapses: Senate partners S-Korean firm<\/p>\n

Naira rises to N1,555\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Osun LG crisis: 8 killed as APC, PDP clash<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly Crisis: Lawmakers, DSS disagree over security agency\u2019s presence<\/p>\n

Kanu raises alarm, alleges tricks by FG to perpetually hold him down<\/p>\n

Lagos lawmakers demand investigation into DSS interference<\/p>\n

Osun LG crisis: 8 killed as APC, PDP clash<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly Crisis: Lawmakers, DSS disagree over security agency\u2019s presence<\/p>\n

Kanu raises alarm, alleges tricks by FG to perpetually hold him down<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly Crisis: Atiku tells Tinubu to stop interfering in state matters<\/p>\n

Sacked Osun state LG chairmen, councillors can\u2019t return to office \u2013 PDP<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly invited DSS for security purpose, not to seal offices\u2013 Acting Clerk<\/p>\n

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Regina Daniels deactivates Instagram account<\/p>\n

DSS storms Lagos Assembly, seals Speaker, deputys offices<\/p>\n

FG working to correct January salary shortfalls JPSNC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Davido Blasts Osun CP Over LG Takeover Crisis<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly Invited DSS To Forestall Obasa’s Planned Return, Letter Reveals<\/p>\n

Invictus Games: 3 Officers, 21 Athletes Applied For Canadian Visa, Not 70 ‘ DHQ<\/p>\n

Many Terrorists Killed In Katsina Airstrikes As CAS Orders Probe Of Accidental Bombing<\/p>\n

NNPCL To Boost Gas Supply To Starzs CNG Station, Acquires 15% Equity Stake<\/p>\n

Nasarawa Assembly Declines Screening Of Ex-Commissioner, Grills 7 Nominees<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Ex-Council Boss, 4 Others Die In Osun LG Takeover Crisis<\/p>\n

Ned Nwoko Denies Rumours Of Impregnating Nollywood Actress Chika Ike<\/p>\n

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

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Experts raise concerns over rise in antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Attack on Ondo Finance commissioner politically motivated ‘ Yoruba group<\/p>\n

Foundation decries misconceptions about Yoruba culture<\/p>\n

Recruitment: Expect your appointment letters, NNPC tells successful candidates<\/p>\n

NASS approves N140bn for SEDC in 2025 budget<\/p>\n

NNPC announces completion of recruitment exercise<\/p>\n

Cardoso urges stronger economic ties with Middle East<\/p>\n

LP reps caucus commends NAFDAC’s war against fake drugs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Edun advocates diversified economic approach to tap potential of non-oil sectors<\/p>\n

DSS’ invasion of Lagos Assembly condemnable ‘ Ex-minister, Olanrewaju<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s role in global AI revolution significant milestone ‘ Okebukola<\/p>\n

AU endorses Nigeria as digital trade champion<\/p>\n

Prioritise fight against clinical malnutrition, WASPEN urges Tinubu<\/p>\n

Kano market leaders challenge Dangote, BUA to crash soaring sugar prices<\/p>\n

Despite PDP suspension, Wabara lauds Gov Otti’s leadership in Abia<\/p>\n

Osun LG crisis: ‘Respect the rule of law,’ Davido tells Police Commissioner<\/p>\n

Incorporating CTCA into Nigerian education system will improve learning outcomes ‘ UNESCO<\/p>\n

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

AfCFTA reaffirms commitment to strengthen Nigerian businesses for global trade<\/p>\n

Equities market investors gain N1.83trn w-o-w as optimism drives growth<\/p>\n

Bitcoin nears $98,000 as crypto market sees volatility<\/p>\n

Rising costs threaten survival of small businesses in Abuja<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria faces economic uncertainty as Trump reshapes global trade<\/p>\n

Shehu Sani returns to APC as Kaduna Gov welcomes Yero, Hunkuyi, Laah, other defectors<\/p>\n

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

You cant return to office,PDP tells reinstated Osun Chairmen, Councillors<\/p>\n

Binance: Why I sued Gambaryan before seven-day ultimatum, by Agbese<\/p>\n

Matawalle cautions ex-SGF Lawal on comments against Tinubu<\/p>\n

500 Oyo students get Osenis free WAEC forms<\/p>\n

Commissioner advocates greater inclusion of girls in STEM education<\/p>\n

AU endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA Digital Trade Champion<\/p>\n

Paternity dispute: Why I may not submit for DNA test Ex-Skye Bank chair Ayeni<\/p>\n

Nigerias foreign reserves hit $40bn as CBN strengthens forex market<\/p>\n

Ekiti central APC stakeholders endorse Oyebanji for second term<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Federal appointee escapes assassination over Osun LGAs takeover<\/p>\n

NAFDAC extends operations against fake medicines<\/p>\n

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

Lagos assembly adjourns indefinitely as move to remove speaker heightens<\/p>\n

Nasarawa assembly suspends screening of commissioner-nominee over insubordination<\/p>\n

2027: LP denies zoning presidency to S\/East<\/p>\n

NNPP, APC group in verbal war over shadow govt in Kano<\/p>\n

APC kicks as Zamfara govt bans political gatherings<\/p>\n

Kwara: Customs intercepts 800 gallons, truckload of PMS in one month<\/p>\n

NECA, ILO, Organised Labour canvass strengthened adjudication<\/p>\n

Saudi firm threatens to sue Hajj commission over contract breach<\/p>\n

Osun LG crisis: Ex-council chair, others killed<\/p>\n

Over 20,000 rural communities lack access to electricity REA<\/p>\n

Toll fee on renovated federal roads too high<\/p>\n

Despite court ban, VIOs return to Abuja roads, begin e-ticketing<\/p>\n

Minimum wage: FCT council chairmen have no excuse not to pay<\/p>\n

Abuja markets management to introduce e-commerce platform<\/p>\n

Over 350 rabbis kick against Trumps Gaza plan<\/p>\n

UN appeals for $6bn for Sudan crisis aid in 2025<\/p>\n

GAZA: Arab summit on Trumps plan postponed<\/p>\n

MAN to FG: Manufacturing sector on its last breath<\/p>\n

SON raises concern over substandard lubricants<\/p>\n

Cardoso urges stronger economic ties with Middle East<\/p>\n

FG identifies agric, solid minerals as priority sectors<\/p>\n

NGA showcases Nigerias gas potential at world conference<\/p>\n

2027: Weve not zoned Presidency to South East Labour Party<\/p>\n

Nobody can dictate to us, Lagos lawmaker vows to resist speakers removal<\/p>\n

Leaked memo shows DSS was invited to Lagos Assembly<\/p>\n

Court restrains CBN, others from withholding Kano LG allocation<\/p>\n

Osun LG crisis: Dont destroy the peace in our land, Oluwo warns politicians<\/p>\n

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

Regulator’s silence over ‘substandard’ petrol questioned<\/p>\n

Obasa: Political solution likely as Tinubu wades into crisis<\/p>\n

Naira masks Nigeria’s struggling non-oil exports<\/p>\n

Bond investors told to rethink strategies ahead rate cut<\/p>\n

CBN to boost remittances from Nigerian diasporans in Middle East<\/p>\n

Naira records one-month gain of N105 in black market<\/p>\n

Top 5 African countries that produced the most oil in January 2025<\/p>\n

Stock market opens week on negative note as focus shifts to inflation, MPC<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks to create AU maritime task force, proposes Lagos as headquarters<\/p>\n

Revamping Nigeria’s electoral system: Key reforms for a transparent and credible 2027 election<\/p>\n

Boosting our revenue bases through an effective diversification in our IGR<\/p>\n

WAEC releases 2024 results, 34,878 obtained five credit-passes with English, Maths<\/p>\n

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

Bishop Nwokolo Tasks Students On Hard Work, Dedication To Evangelism<\/p>\n

NiMet Staff To Undergo Training On Climate Data Maproom<\/p>\n

NDDC Board Chairman Assures Greater Development Impact In Niger Delta<\/p>\n

Cardoso Urges Stronger Economic Ties With Middle East<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Back Proposed Widowhood Leave For Grieving Spouses<\/p>\n

X (Formerly Twitter) Beats Facebook, WhatsApp, Others To Rank As Most Harmful Social Media Platform In Nigeria<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Receives Good Governance Award From Ethiope Delta Baptist Conference<\/p>\n

Rivers Assembly Crisis: Wait For Supreme Court Ruling, Court Tells Amaehule, Oko-Jombo<\/p>\n

My Journey Into Fashion Began With Desire To Transform Way Clothing Is Produced- Kwande<\/p>\n

Digital Skill: Nigeria Ready For AI, Regulation Necessary to Streamline Activities ‘Institute, SBTS<\/p>\n

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

Identity Politics, Narrow-minded Elite Bane Of Nigerias Devt- Jega<\/p>\n

2025 UTME: JAMB Registrar Forecloses Extension Of Registration Deadline<\/p>\n

Interrogating NLC s Boycott Of Telecoms Services<\/p>\n

APC Chieftain, Three Others Killed In Osun Over LG Crisis<\/p>\n

Adeleke Directs Osun Residents To Stay Away From Secretariats<\/p>\n

Nassarawa Assembly Screens Seven Commissioner Nominees<\/p>\n

Double Taxation: PH Commercial Drivers Threaten Protest Over<\/p>\n

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