{"id":31104,"date":"2025-02-19T05:13:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T05:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31104"},"modified":"2025-02-19T05:13:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T05:13:03","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-19-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31104","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 19 February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

GAZA: Hamas to free 6 Israeli hostages this week<\/p>\n

UKRAINE:Russia, US to name negotiators on ending war<\/p>\n

CHAD: Nearly 300 Boko Haram militants killed in fresh offensive<\/p>\n

Heavy security as Osun electoral body insists on Saturday LG poll<\/p>\n

Jonathan faults deployment of military for elections<\/p>\n

Despite court order, Ondos 33 LCDAs have come to stay Aiyedatiwa<\/p>\n

Calm returns to Lagos assembly as stakeholders await Tinubus intervention<\/p>\n

Reps to probe INEC over delay in conducting by-elections<\/p>\n

Boko Haram: US probes aid to Nigeria<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Buhari, others pay tributes as Edwin Clark dies at 97<\/p>\n

Taskforce battles suspected robbers, kills 3, recovers AK-47 rifle in Abuja<\/p>\n

Kidnappers kill 2 FCT residents over delay in ransom payment<\/p>\n

How man with 3 wives lured minor with rice, defiled her NSCDC<\/p>\n

Police vow to crack down on scavengers in Ogun<\/p>\n

EU congratulates Angola president on election as new AU chair<\/p>\n

Niger Republic rejects ECOWAS passport, bars Nigerians from entry<\/p>\n

SUDAN: Over 200 killed in 3-day paramilitary assault<\/p>\n

DR CONGO: Uganda deploys troops against M23<\/p>\n

Inflation drops to 24.4% amid high food prices<\/p>\n

Electricity customers to pay N300,000 for bypassing meters<\/p>\n

E-invoicing: FIRS to onboard selected Large Taxpayers July<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs to do away with community consent form for mining licence Gov Sule<\/p>\n

28 states accessed $68m through business reforms programme FG<\/p>\n

US probes donations to Nigeria amid claim of Boko Haram sponsorship<\/p>\n

Reps to probe INEC over delay in conducting bye-elections<\/p>\n

Kwara cleric sent to prison for killing final year student<\/p>\n

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

Islamic cleric, others remanded over Kwara female students death<\/p>\n

Police dismiss Portables madman claims, insist singer remains wanted<\/p>\n

Igbo found a brother in Adebanjo, says Ohanaeze<\/p>\n

No obstacle to Alaafin Owoade\u2019s April 5 coronation \u2013 Aide<\/p>\n

Reps invite INEC chair over vacant House seats<\/p>\n

Military to release 381 ex-terrorists, urges empowerment, monitoring by states<\/p>\n

50 escape death in Zamfara market explosion<\/p>\n

I inherited 13 years backlog of unsettled insurance claims \u2013 IG<\/p>\n

Nigerians must name, shame bad leaders \u2013 Jonathan<\/p>\n

NSA hands over rescued abductees to Kaduna govt<\/p>\n

Reps invite INEC chair over vacant House seats<\/p>\n

Abia to relocate illegal market, hunts fake drug dealers<\/p>\n

N54tn budget: N\u2019Assembly raises recurrent vote, cuts N500bn from capital spending<\/p>\n

Lagos assembly crisis: DSS threatens to sue AIT, Channels TV<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu unveils bus terminal, slashes Red Line fares by 30%<\/p>\n

Supreme Court sets March 10 for hearing in PDP leadership tussle<\/p>\n

Experts to tackle food waste, hunger at Ajayi Crowther varsity<\/p>\n

Clark was a distinguished patriot, FG mourns ex-PANDEF leader<\/p>\n

High cost of accreditation affecting community-owned institutions, Rector tells NBTE<\/p>\n

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

FG Seeks Private Investment in Nigerias 35,000km Federal Road Infrastructure<\/p>\n

Alake: Conferment of NMGS Fellowship Recognition of Commitment to Advancement of Mining Sector<\/p>\n

NERC Announces New Sanctions for Meter Bypass, Others<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates New Bus Station in Abule Egba<\/p>\n

Kyari Charges Miners, Geoscientists to Embrace Innovation for Economic Growth<\/p>\n

FRC Seeks Increased Revenue Allocation to States, Fiscal Sustainability at All Levels<\/p>\n

AI Paris Summit: Nigeria, France, 56 Others Launch Platform to Bridge Digital Divides<\/p>\n

Uba Sani Reinstates Fifth Chukkers Land Titles Revoked by El-Rufai<\/p>\n

To Boost MSMEs Growth, FG Sets Up Committee to Enhance Financing<\/p>\n

House Urges FG to Direct NAFDAC, PCN to Intensify Surveillance, Crackdowns on Fake Drug Manufacturers<\/p>\n

Boosting Engineering Standards: Sanwo-Olu Backs CORENs Expanded Regulatory Oversight<\/p>\n

Sokoto Government Reaffirms Commitment to Ease of Doing Business<\/p>\n

Despite Unfavourable Rating, Nigerias Anti-graft War on Course, Says EFCC, TUGAR, Others<\/p>\n

NDLEA Gets First Barracks, 35 Years After Establishment<\/p>\n

Group Warns against Planned Protest to Destabilise Niger Delta<\/p>\n

IG Donates Six Gunboats to Rivers Police Command<\/p>\n

NSA Hands Over 59 Rescued Kidnap Victims to Kaduna Government<\/p>\n

FG Disburses $68.36m to 28 States in World Bank-assisted $750m SABER Programme<\/p>\n

NCDMB Insists on Patronage of Local Facilities in $5bn Bonga North, $550m Ubeta Projects<\/p>\n

PDP: SCourt to Hear Anyanwus Appeal Against Sack as National Secretary March 10<\/p>\n

FG Moves To Fast-track MSMEs Growth, Sets Up Cttee To Enhance Financing<\/p>\n

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

Free, fair election possible in Nigeria if Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Anambra: PDP chooses candidate April 5, pegs EoI, nomination forms at N40m<\/p>\n

USAID: US to investigate funds sent to Nigeria<\/p>\n

FG, CBN collaborate to boost MSMEs with single-digit loans<\/p>\n

PSC promotes 3 AIGs, 16 police commissioners<\/p>\n

EFCC witness clears ex-Kwara governor of SUBEB fund diversion<\/p>\n

Climate Change: Tinubu launches national greenhouse gas monitoring programme<\/p>\n

DSS threatens lawsuit against two broadcast stations<\/p>\n

Osun LG crisis: Police confirm six deaths, ex-council boss buried<\/p>\n

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

Russia ready to support Iran nuclear programme, says kremlin<\/p>\n

Anambra probes arrested native doctors for fraud, get-rich-quick schemes<\/p>\n

Anglo American to sell nickel business for $500m<\/p>\n

Japan approves new energy plan that prioritises renewables<\/p>\n

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Court rejects ex-ministers bid to block DNA test result<\/p>\n

Five billion people lack safe, affordable medical oxygen Report<\/p>\n

Ibadan Stampede: Court adjourns ex-Queen Naomi, others case to March 10<\/p>\n

NAPS threatens mass protest over NYSC mobilisation crisis<\/p>\n

How USAID freeze halted potential HIV vaccine tests in Africa SABC<\/p>\n

Ex-lawmaker hails APC, Tinubu for reconstructing bombed southeast road<\/p>\n

Millions lost as fire razes eight shops in Oyo<\/p>\n

Chad says nearly 300 militants killed in Boko Haram offensive<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Family of boy allegedly tortured to death in Ondo police custody demands justice<\/p>\n

Clark\u2019s last words: Don\u2019t give up on making Nigeria better \u2014 Family<\/p>\n

High electricity costs choking teaching hospitals to death<\/p>\n

Lookman misses penalty as Club Brugge knock Atalanta out of Champions League<\/p>\n

2 suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker, Justice Azuka, escape from police custody<\/p>\n

SEC expands crypto regulations to boost tax revenue<\/p>\n

High electricity costs choking teaching hospitals to death<\/p>\n

CBN orders banks to publish details of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances<\/p>\n

Clark\u2019s last words: Don\u2019t give up on making Nigeria better \u2014 Family<\/p>\n

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

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

\u2018Nigerians want governance not chaos\u2019\u200a\u2014\u200aAtiku slams Tinubu over Osun LG crisis<\/p>\n

CSO requests explanation from Ministry of Art over alleged N4bn office rent<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s inflation rate falls from 34.8% to 24.48% after rebasing CPI<\/p>\n

FG moves to fast track MSMEs growth, sets up C\u2019ttee to enhance financing<\/p>\n

Man docked for allegedly sending ex-lovers sex video to husband<\/p>\n

LG crisis: Police confirms six persons dead, many injured<\/p>\n

Im a patient at Aro hospital Portable reacts as police declare him wanted<\/p>\n

Catholic Church pledges to investigate alleged flogging of female teacher<\/p>\n

ESUT suspends three staff, one student over sale of grades, extortion, others<\/p>\n

Calli Air: Cross River to take delivery of new state-owned aircraft next monthGov Otu<\/p>\n

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

789 Ex-Boko Haram Fighters Undergoing Rehabilitation ‘ CDS<\/p>\n

CNA Advocates Review Of NASS Service Act To Enhance Staff Welfare<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s Census Key To Tackling Climate Risks ‘ Experts<\/p>\n

IGP Presents N2.9bn To Families Of Fallen Officers<\/p>\n

Clean Air, Safe Water Must Be Every Nigeria’s Birthright ‘ Tinubu<\/p>\n

Illiteracy Can Lead You To Prison’, Police Spokesman Adejobi Warns Nigerians<\/p>\n

Policeman, Wife Kill Each Other In Ekiti<\/p>\n

NAPTIP Blocks Trafficking Of 13 Females To Iraq<\/p>\n

Hafsoh Murder: Kwara Court Remands 3 ‘Islamic Clerics’, Phone Repairer, Farmer In Prison<\/p>\n

Ned Nwoko Not Father Of My Child’, Chika Ike Addresses Paternity Rumuor<\/p>\n

80 Passengers Escape Death As Delta Airlines Plane Crash-lands In Canada<\/p>\n

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

Supreme Court fixes March 10 to hear Anyanwu’s appeal against judgement sacking him<\/p>\n

NASS rescinds portions of 2025 budget, retains N54.99trn total size<\/p>\n

Prices of goods still high despite drop in inflation ‘ CPPE<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria’s inflation rate falls to 24.48% after rebasing ‘ NBS<\/p>\n

Tinubu inherited health sector faced with stagnation ‘ SGF<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 24.48%<\/p>\n

Tinubu unveils national greenhouse gas emission programme<\/p>\n

Clark will be remembered as advocate of restructuring, justice ‘ Gani Adams<\/p>\n

$750m SABER programme: 33 states, FCT sign subsidiary loan agreement<\/p>\n

FRC urges FG, states, LGs to deepen fiscal sustainability across tiers<\/p>\n

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

2025 Budget: Errors trigger NASS rescission on some line items<\/p>\n

Osun LG debacle: PDP asks IGP to hold APC responsible for violence<\/p>\n

PDP: Deputy Youth Leader knocks Wabara for commending Gov. Otti<\/p>\n

FCT Minister tasks APC members on unity, grassroots mobilization<\/p>\n

Gbajabiamila inspires many Nigerians, Abbas commends predecessor<\/p>\n

Osun NASS caucus accuses Oyetola, security agencies of inviting anarchy to state<\/p>\n

2027: We never said Presidency is zoned to South East LP<\/p>\n

DBI, SBTS launch initiative to bridge digital gap in Nigeria<\/p>\n

FCT begins e-ticketing for traffic offenders, warns of vehicle impoundment<\/p>\n

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

Lagos lawmaker empowers 500 widows, distributes 1500 JAMB forms<\/p>\n

13 Benue lawmakers reject purported removal of Chief Judge<\/p>\n

AI Summit: Nigeria, France, 56 others launch platform to bridge digital divides<\/p>\n

South-West Govs to honour Adebanjo with grand funeral Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly saga: DSS demands retraction from media houses within seven days<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong> Climate change worsening crisis in Niger Delta Minister<\/p>\n

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Clark served Nigeria diligently until the end, says Speaker Abbas<\/p>\n

Edwin Clark: Obasanjo laments deaths of patriotic Nigerian leaders<\/p>\n

PDP: Supreme Court to hear Anyanwus appeal against sack March 10<\/p>\n

Reps fix Feb 28 for public hearing on tax reform<\/p>\n

You must appear before court to defend yourself EFCC tells EezeeTee<\/p>\n

Olori Atuwatse III harps on importance of entrepreneurial skills among students<\/p>\n

JUST IN: PSC promotes three CPs to AIGs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Business confidence grows as reforms bear fruit<\/p>\n

Petrol import persists amid rising local output<\/p>\n

Naira’s rally to N1,500\/$ is nothing to celebrate ‘ Teriba<\/p>\n

Stock market drops by 0.25% after Nigeria’s rebased inflation report<\/p>\n

How Nigerian SMEs can overcome the high cost of AI implementation<\/p>\n

Is the regional development commission the new deal<\/p>\n

Colonial amnesia: Why West Africa remembers differently<\/p>\n

Is the global health system a house of cards<\/p>\n

Awakening the sleeping giant: Nigeria’s urgent call for change<\/p>\n

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

FG To Facilitate Single Digit Loans For MSMEs<\/p>\n

35-Year Old Jinx Broken As FG Commissions First NDLEA Barracks<\/p>\n

After Rebasing, Nigeria’s Inflation Drops To 24.48% From 34.80%<\/p>\n

Politicians Will Behave Well When We Reject Bad Behaviour ‘ Jonathan<\/p>\n

We Motivate Rivers Workers To Feel Valued, Productive, Says Fubara<\/p>\n

Talks On Fuel Quality Just Drama, Bad Marketing Antics, Says Kyari<\/p>\n

[JUST IN] Insecurity: Incessant Herdsmen Attacks In Benue Producing More Orphans, Rep Member Alleges<\/p>\n

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

CBN: Currency Outside Banks Up 44.46% To N4.74trn In January<\/p>\n

All-Share Index Dips, Down 25bps<\/p>\n

Weve Not Imported Fuel In 2025 Despite Our Right To Do So NNPC Ltd<\/p>\n

African Ministers Hold Dialogue On Visa-Free Movement<\/p>\n

Interswitch Deepens Collaboration With Tertiary Institutions<\/p>\n

CBN Amends Guidelines On Management Of Dormant Accounts, Others<\/p>\n

FG Sets Up Cttee On MSMEs Financing, Okays Loan Scheme For Small Businesses<\/p>\n

USAID: US Mission To Probe Past Aid To Nigeria<\/p>\n

FRC Boss Advocates Fiscal Sustainability Across 774 LGs<\/p>\n

CRiver Assembly Condemn Calls To Remove Bakassi From State<\/p>\n

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

Inflation rate fell to 24.48% in January 2025 \u2013 NBS<\/p>\n

Niger: Sani Musa gets knocks over remarks on Agaie-Baro Port<\/p>\n

N5.78bn missing fund: Ex- governor, finance commissioner not signatories to SUBEB acct, EFCC witness tells court<\/p>\n

NNPCL: Talks on fuel quality just drama, bad marketing antics \u2013 Kyari<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s government addressing inherited health sector challenges \u2013 Akume<\/p>\n

FFG releases hotlines to combat bullying in schools nationwide<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Lawmaker solicits more FG presence in Benue<\/p>\n

Death toll in Benue community attacks rises to 32<\/p>\n

UK to establish climate change, terrorism centres in Nigeria universities<\/p>\n

Crypto currency mess: Argentine President faces impeachment<\/p>\n

Trump probes USAID funds to Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria: Investors wealth depletes by N166bn<\/p>\n

AFC, China EXIM strengthen partnership, drive trade, infrastructure growth across Africa<\/p>\n

Dangote bounces back as Africas richest man,86th globally<\/p>\n

2025: Senate amends passed N54.9trn budget, reduces allocations for presidency, education, others<\/p>\n

Atiku condemns invasion of Lagos assembly, demands probe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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