{"id":31127,"date":"2025-02-26T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T05:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31127"},"modified":"2025-02-26T05:15:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T05:15:00","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-26-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31127","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 26 February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump says US will sell $5m ‘gold card’ for residency to wealthy foreigners<\/p>\n

Israel strikes south of Damascus with warplanes<\/p>\n

UK pledges 204m to Nigeria’s agriculture growth<\/p>\n

Liquidity crisis impeding Nigeria’s power sector growth ‘ Adighije, MD NDPHC<\/p>\n

Naira rises to N1,485 on black market on improved dollar liquidity<\/p>\n

Why exchange rate, not interest rate, may be CBN’s best tool against inflation<\/p>\n

IBB’s memoir: Rewriting history, betraying the past<\/p>\n

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

SSouth govs move against Wikes camp over PDP congress crisis<\/p>\n

Afenifere backs Kalu, says declaring Abiola President long overdue<\/p>\n

Nigerias WBank debt may hit $9.2bn as FG eyes six loans<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: US excludes UK, others from visa-free entry for 2025<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven<\/p>\n

Move on, stop sulking over ministerial snub, Onanuga tells El-Rufai<\/p>\n

Why INEC vote count can\u2019t be accurate, says Jonathan<\/p>\n

Obasa awaiting ruling before returning to Assembly \u2013 Lawyer<\/p>\n

Tinubu govt not marginalising Muslims, APC tells Shari’ah council<\/p>\n

APC dismisses anti-Ganduje plot as El-Rufai absent from NEC meeting<\/p>\n

Ribadu denies 2031 presidential bid, Presidency knocks El-Rufai<\/p>\n

Senate backs Akpabio as Natasha files N100.3bn defamation suit<\/p>\n

JAMB affirms deadline as 1.5m register for UTME<\/p>\n

PETROAN shelves planned strike over N100bn bridging claim<\/p>\n

Enugu assembly moves to regulate tenancy fees, landlord charges<\/p>\n

Air traffic controllers decry manpower shortage, poor pay<\/p>\n

Osun election chief sues IG over staff arrests, office sealing<\/p>\n

FG demands probe into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda<\/p>\n

Army denies claims of automatic promotion for soldiers<\/p>\n

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

Cost of Borrowing Soars as Maximum Lending Rate Hits 29.79%<\/p>\n

NDIC Calls for Stronger Legal Collaboration in Bank Liquidation, Debt Recovery<\/p>\n

Credit to Government Declined by 38.1% to N24.54trn in January<\/p>\n

Galatasaray to Drag Mourinho to FIFA over Racists Remarks<\/p>\n

FG Demands Probe into Death of Flying Eagles Striker in Uganda<\/p>\n

Commonwealth Games, Nigeria Hold Drug-abuse Seminar for Students<\/p>\n

NBS: Aided By Non-oil Sector, GDP Grew By 3.40% in 2024, 3.84% in Q4<\/p>\n

Tinubu Reassures Global Oil Investors of Easy Repatriation of Their Investments<\/p>\n

Presidency to El-Rufai: Its Time to Move On<\/p>\n

Senate Alleges CBN Frustrating Probe into How Ways and Means Facility Was Spent<\/p>\n

FG: Nigerias Economic Growth Hinges on Resilient Infrastructure, Woos Private Financing<\/p>\n

London Court Awards $380m Against NLNG Over Alleged Breach of Contract<\/p>\n

Lassa Fever: Death Toll Hits 38 in Taraba<\/p>\n

Visa On Arrival Policy: PEBEC Allays Fears, Says Promotion of Tourism, Trade, Investment Remains Key<\/p>\n

Jonathan: Transparent Election Pivots on Credible Political Leadership<\/p>\n

After Two Years of Inactivity, President Tinubu Presides over APC National Caucus Meeting<\/p>\n

Speakership Tussle: Court Orders Remand of Three Lagos Assembly Staff for Alleged Assault on DSS Officer<\/p>\n

Transcorp Power Repays $300m Loan as Shareholders Approve N37.5bn Dividend<\/p>\n

Reopen Onitsha Bridgehead Market, S\/East Reps Caucus Urges NAFDAC<\/p>\n

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Exploitation of Tenants: Enugu Assembly Introduces Bill to Regulate Agency, Legal Fees<\/p>\n

EFCC Arraigns 16 Chinese Nationals for Alleged Cyber-Terrorism, Internet Fraud<\/p>\n

Senators Pass Confidence Vote in Akpabio, Refer Natashas Case To Ethics Committee<\/p>\n

Court Orders Remand of 3 Lagos Assembly Staff for Alleged Assault on DSS Officers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Insecurity may end Nigeria Orire, APC stalwart<\/p>\n

PDP playing coalition, not opposition politics Adebayo<\/p>\n

Why SEDC excites House of Reps Deputy Speaker Nwabughiogu<\/p>\n

Annulment of June 12, a setback for Nigerias Democracy LP Chieftain<\/p>\n

Obi was never a protg of Arthur Nzeribes ABN, Obidient Movement says<\/p>\n

Livestock: FG to recruit 37,000 youths through Nigeria-Brazil partnership<\/p>\n

EFCC charges 16 Chinese with cyber-terrorism in Lagos<\/p>\n

New tax bill: ASUU rises against alleged tactical abrogation of TETFund<\/p>\n

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

EFCC petitioned to probe billions donated at Babangida’s book launch<\/p>\n

IBBs apology should lead to national reconciliation, says Hashim<\/p>\n

IBB revelation: Igbo group demands N100tr compensation for Ndigbo<\/p>\n

Osun LG election, a waste of tax payers money APC chieftain<\/p>\n

Traders count losses as fire guts warehouse at Ladipo auto spare parts market<\/p>\n

Enugu community cries out over rising insecurity, seeks govts intervention<\/p>\n

Mohbad: Court strikes out charge against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, others<\/p>\n

New commissioner vows to make Akwa Ibom Nigerias e-governance hub<\/p>\n

IMO Election: Nigeria to expand deep blue assets coverage in Gulf of Guinea<\/p>\n

NSC recovers over N527b from shipping companies, terminal operators<\/p>\n

Stakeholders task operators on technology, insurance growth<\/p>\n

Tinubu okays N1tr financing for states to strengthen PHCs<\/p>\n

FG advocates quality as experts alert to rising water contamination<\/p>\n

Over 400 infected as deadly illness kills 53 in Congo<\/p>\n

Study UK alumni celebrate outstanding Nigerian talents, gender representation<\/p>\n

Expert links rising cases of diabetes to high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages<\/p>\n

Ukraine has agreed on terms of minerals deal with US: senior official<\/p>\n

U.S. new foreign policy on Ukraine splits NATO allies<\/p>\n

APC begins 2027 groundwork as Tinubu, govs, party leaders meet on internal crisis<\/p>\n

Curbing professionals malfeasance to stem building collapse<\/p>\n

Belgium fears losing 40% petrol export to Nigeria as Tinubu woos investors<\/p>\n

Senate sees tax reforms as Nigerias ticket to $1tr economy<\/p>\n

PETROAN shelves planned strike, meets with NMDPRA over N100b claims<\/p>\n

Tinubu chairs first APC caucus meeting in Aso Villa<\/p>\n

Crisis in Afenifere as late Adebanjo’s followers declare Olaitan acting leader<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves N1tr initiative for states to strengthen PHCs<\/p>\n

INEC, judiciary aiding misbehaviour of politicians – Jonathan<\/p>\n

22nd National Sports Festival: States jostle for zonal qualification<\/p>\n

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

Messi fined for grabbing assistant coach\u2019s neck<\/p>\n

Kemi Badenoch slams Trump\u2019s Ukraine peace plan, says it rewards Putin<\/p>\n

Defamation: Sen Natasha slams N100.3bn suit on Akpabio<\/p>\n

Nigerians berate MultiChoice over loss of 243,000 DStv, Gotv subscribers<\/p>\n

FCCPC summons MultiChoice over price hike, vows to protect consumers<\/p>\n

Customs raises concern over Tax Reform Bills<\/p>\n

UN appoints Olufuye, Elgamal to Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group for 2025 IGF<\/p>\n

June 12 annulment: Falana vows legal action against IBB over 1993 detention<\/p>\n

Ukraine rupture grows as US sides with Russia at UN<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Shettima, Ganduje at APC National Caucus meeting in Aso Rock<\/p>\n

Naira hits 7months high, appreciates to N1,500\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Customs raises concern over Tax Reform Bills<\/p>\n

Orji Kalu to IBB: Expose those who prevented June 12 election declaration<\/p>\n

EFCC operatives arrest bank staff in court<\/p>\n

CHRICED to FG: Prosecute Babangida for June 12 injustice<\/p>\n

Prosecute offenders, reopen Onitsha bridgehead medicine market, Reps tell NAFDAC<\/p>\n

Army denies false claims of landmark promotion initiative by Lt. General Oluyede<\/p>\n

Rainy Season: Lagos Govt embarks on market, street advocacy for sustainable environment<\/p>\n

Senate sends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to ethics panel after outburst<\/p>\n

Nigeria records 3.4% GDP growth in 2024<\/p>\n

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

JUST-IN: Tinubu Presides Over APC National Caucus Meeting In Aso Rock Villa<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Youths Reject El-Rufai’s Call For North, South-South Alliance<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Summons MultiChoice Over Price Hike<\/p>\n

Minister Seeks Inter-Agency Collaboration To Tackle Insecurity<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: It’s Fight To Finish As Natasha Sues Akpabio For Alleged Defamation<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Tinubu Presides Over APC National Caucus Meeting In Aso Rock Villa<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Youths Reject El-Rufai’s Call For North, South-South Alliance<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Summons MultiChoice Over Price Hike<\/p>\n

Minister Seeks Inter-Agency Collaboration To Tackle Insecurity<\/p>\n

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

Natasha: Court-declared senators part of Senate problem ‘ Akpabio<\/p>\n

Visa on arrival: FG guarantees short-stay approval within 24 hours<\/p>\n

Shari’ah council decries attempt to suppress Southwest Muslims’ religious rights<\/p>\n

Tinubu presides over first APC national caucus meeting since taking office<\/p>\n

CBN frustrating probe into N30trn ‘ways and means’ advance ‘ Senate panel<\/p>\n

Babangida was Tinubu’s inspiration, not tormentor ‘ Onanuga<\/p>\n

Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers<\/p>\n

Reps South-East caucus seeks immediate reopening of Onitsha medicine market<\/p>\n

Minister mulls creation of agency for women, children’s rights<\/p>\n

Senator Natasha faces Senate ethics investigation<\/p>\n

FG investing $2bn on 90,000km of submarine cables to strengthen internet connectivity ‘ Minister<\/p>\n

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

Plateau has many fake hospitals, schools Commissioner<\/p>\n

ASUU warns of imminent crisis in Nigerian universities<\/p>\n

Anambra: Why APC aspirant wants other candidates to step down for him<\/p>\n

Deaf man drags ex lover to court in Kaduna<\/p>\n

I will not leave APC, will find another platform when things gets worse ElRufai<\/p>\n

NYSC partners Wema Bank to enhance Corps members digital prowess<\/p>\n

Reps caucus asks NAFDAC to re open Onitcha market<\/p>\n

Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio, Sends Natashas Case to Ethics Committee<\/p>\n

Anambra Guber: PDP fixes April 5 for primary election, N40m for nomination form<\/p>\n

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

Anambra guber: APC rakes in N350m from sales of nomination forms<\/p>\n

Corruption in Ecological Funds and Nigerias climate crisis<\/p>\n

Senate altercation: Natasha sues Akapabio, others for N1.3bn<\/p>\n

Lagos targets gaming, fintech hub status, says Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n

EFCC again arraigns 16 Chinese nationals for alleged cyber-terrorism, internet fraud in Lagos<\/p>\n

Fed Govt unveils minimum standards for senior secondary school education<\/p>\n

Over 2,000 households receive free food palliatives in Osun community<\/p>\n

Insecurity driving away investors, worsening humanitarian crisis Speaker Abbas<\/p>\n

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

Natasha Akpoti files N100bn suit against Akpabio<\/p>\n

IBB frustrated attempt to uncover Dele Giwas death Falana<\/p>\n

NGO launch advocacy center to support INEC reforms<\/p>\n

No extension of UTME Registration after March 8 deadline JAMB<\/p>\n

Card reader almost set Nigeria ablaze in 2015 Jonathan<\/p>\n

Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N100.3bn damages<\/p>\n

Family searches for corpses of sons killed by kidnappers<\/p>\n

FG, catholic church to combat open defecation by 2030<\/p>\n

GAZA: Hamas says Netanyahu intentionally sabotaging ceasefire<\/p>\n

US: Govt investigates video of Trump sucking Musks toes<\/p>\n

MALAYSIA: Search for MH370 flight resumes 11 years after disappearance<\/p>\n

VATICAN:Ailing pope approves canonisation of new saints from hospital<\/p>\n

Nigerias GDP grew by 3.40% in 2024 NBS<\/p>\n

5 Dead, 20 Missing as Boat conveying burial guests Capsizes in Delta<\/p>\n

Card reader almost sent Nigeria ablaze in 2015 Jonathan<\/p>\n

Delta: Family in shock as Fathers corpse Gets Missing at mortuary<\/p>\n

Senator Natasha to face disciplinary committee over heated argument with Akpabio<\/p>\n

Tinubus minister more relevant than hundreds of incumbent Kano APC chair- Dan Bilki<\/p>\n

Food inflation cant be addressed by destroying domestic agric, El-Rufai tells FG<\/p>\n

Nigerias GDP grew by 3.84% in fourth quarter<\/p>\n

Ministerial snub: Its time to move on, Bayo Onanuga tells El-Rufai<\/p>\n

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

103rd Inaugural Lecture: LASU Don Tasks Intellectuals To Stand For Truth In All Conditions<\/p>\n

Move On, Stop Sulking Over Failed Ministerial Bid, Presidency Tells El-Rufai<\/p>\n

How Investing In Youths Would Advance Nigeria’s Reproductive Health, FP2030 Attainment<\/p>\n

Tax Reform Bills: We’re Working To Give Nigeria $1trn Economy ‘ Reps C’ttee Chair<\/p>\n

UNESCO Trains Civil Servants On Digital Transformation\/ Artificial Intelligence<\/p>\n

FG Demands Full Investigation Into Death Of Nigerian Footballer In Uganda<\/p>\n

Natasha: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio<\/p>\n

NYSC To Partner Wema Bank In Enhancing Corps Members’ Digital Skills<\/p>\n

Price Hike: FCCPC Summons MultiChoice, Warns Against Exploitation<\/p>\n

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

Begins Full Enforcement Of E-Call Up On Lekki-Epe Axis<\/p>\n

Traders Urged To Desist From Trading On Walkways<\/p>\n

Assembly Workers Condemn Detention Of 3 Members<\/p>\n

Govt Leverages Tech To Fight Domestic, Sexual Violence<\/p>\n

SEast Reps Urge NAFDAC To Reopen Onitsha Market<\/p>\n

TETFund, British Council Partner On Transnational Education<\/p>\n

Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Akpabio For Defamation<\/p>\n

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

2025 UTME: We won\u2019t extend registrations after March 8, JAMB warns candidates<\/p>\n

Terrorists kill 4 civilians, kidnap LG vice chair in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Natasha to face Senate panel over \u2018disorderly misconduct\u2019<\/p>\n

Defamation: Senator Natasha drags Akpabio to court<\/p>\n

EFCC: Olukoyede reaffirms using anti-graft fight to stimulate economic growth<\/p>\n

$4.5bn fraud: Emefiele demands judges withdrawal<\/p>\n

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