{"id":31137,"date":"2025-03-02T04:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T04:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31137"},"modified":"2025-03-02T04:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T04:59:53","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-2-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31137","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 2 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>33 world leaders back Zelensky after face-off with Trump<\/p>\n<p>FG appoints new VC for Admiralty varsity<\/p>\n<p>Finance minister swears in 50 commissioners to resolve tax dispute<\/p>\n<p>Tax bills: Reflect public concerns before passage, stakeholders tell NAssembly<\/p>\n<p>Submit to probe, ex-Senate President Saraki tells Akpabio, Natasha<\/p>\n<p>Lagos speaker: Battle shifts to court as Assembly, Obasa face-off defies resolution<\/p>\n<p>Sex-for-Lambo: Burna Boy targets ex-lover in new freestyle<\/p>\n<p>Deadly meal: How mischievous drug users lace friends\u2019 food with marijuana<\/p>\n<p>Let your husband defend himself, Natasha advises Senate President\u2019s wife<\/p>\n<p>Fintech firm unveils software to reduce loan defaults<\/p>\n<p>NASENI unveils 3.14 million hectares irrigation project in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>FG relocates 300 IDPs to Keffi resettlement city<\/p>\n<p>FG tightens rules for project mobilisation payments<\/p>\n<p>Court stops Wabara&#8217;s suspension by Abia PDP<\/p>\n<p>FG promises stable power supply during Ramadan<\/p>\n<p>Vance praises Trumps focus on religious freedom, cites Nigerian priests plight<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Abducted Afenifere youth leader regains freedom<\/p>\n<p>Leaders must uphold ethics to foster good governance &#8211; Don<\/p>\n<p>Obi urges FG to prioritise road repairs over new construction<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abiola Family Tackles Babangida, Says Memoir Reopens Wounds, Painful Memories<\/p>\n<p>After $5bn Bonga North FID, FG Eyes $2bn New Investments in Oil Sector by End of Q1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Adesanya Writes Tinubu for Amicable Settlement of $2.3bn Mambila Hydro Project Dispute<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Assembly Crisis: Lawmakers Lack Absolute Powers to Remove or Install Their Leaders, Says GAC<\/p>\n<p>Court Stops Enforcement of Wabaras Purported Suspension from PDP<\/p>\n<p>Obi Urges FG to Prioritise Road Repairs over New Projects<\/p>\n<p>Atiku, FEC, Govs, Saraki, Wike Pray for Peaceful, United Nigeria at Ramadan<\/p>\n<p>No Vacancy in Aso Rock in 2027, Says APC Secretary, Seeks Support for Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>US Funding Cuts will Have Dire Consequences for Millions of Vulnerable People, UN Raises the Alarm<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio-Natasha: Lets Protect the Institution, Not Individuals<\/p>\n<p>You Have a Good Gov, Tinubu Tells Akwa Ibom Stakeholders<\/p>\n<p>Igbo Group Describes Natashas Actions as Disrespectful to Senate, Womanhood<\/p>\n<p>Women Laud Tinubu for Gender Inclusivity<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Akpoti-Uduaghan: Submit yourself to open investigation, Saraki tells Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>Kenyans, Ethiopians dominate ECOWAS Marathon, Nigerian win 5 km race<\/p>\n<p>Duplantis breaks world pole vault record for 11th time<\/p>\n<p>Edo community tasks govt, security agencies to probe farmers killing<\/p>\n<p>Minister tackles Kano govt over calls to relocate Emir Bayero from the state<\/p>\n<p>Gbolemotin community tasks Edo govt, security agencies on probe into killing of farmers<\/p>\n<p>Dont see women in politics as usurpers, Osun deputy governor tells male politicians<\/p>\n<p>Keyamo directs NCAA to engage airlines on labour union rights<\/p>\n<p>Air Chief commissions new NAF infrastructure in Lagos, lauds personnels gallantry<\/p>\n<p>Wade into Akpoti-Uduaghans face off with Akpabio now, NANS tells President Tinubu, National Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Ikeja Cantonment renamed in honor of late Army Chief Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sen. Akpotis husband demands respect for wife in Senate feud<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine eyes future without US support after Trump clash<\/p>\n<p>Pope spends &#8216;peaceful night&#8217; after breathing crisis<\/p>\n<p>Fubara announces commissioning of projects after Supreme Court judgement<\/p>\n<p>NAHCON approves Hajj registration during Ramadan fast<\/p>\n<p>Ex-drug addict who attempted suicide 3-times shares story at Dunamis church<\/p>\n<p>Goalkeeper time-wasting to be punished by corner in new rule<\/p>\n<p>Ramadan: FG restates commitment to improving power supply<\/p>\n<p>David Umahi varsity matriculates 990 students<\/p>\n<p>Military operations weakening IPOB in Southeast, says group<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Accord my wife respect, dignity she deserves, Natasha Akpoti\u2019s husband tells Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>Ramadan: Women are not slaves, help them with chores \u2013 Cleric advises<\/p>\n<p>Macron calls for \u2018calm\u2019 after Trump-Zelensky clash<\/p>\n<p>FRSC urges public to avoid fuel scooping, mixed loading<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere youth leader regains freedom after 12 days in captivity<\/p>\n<p>FIFA president Infantino defends Saudi World Cup, Trump relationship<\/p>\n<p>Sophia Egbueje claims purchase of Lamborghini after Burna Boy\u2019s freestyle<\/p>\n<p>Value of transactions on NGX up by 3.84%<\/p>\n<p>Senate panel should probe Natashas allegations against Akpabio Saraki<\/p>\n<p>Opposition leader, Attom sues Borno govt over demolition of shopping mall<\/p>\n<p>Ramadan: Makinde urges Muslim faithful to rededicate selves to God<\/p>\n<p>Egg prices soar in New York as bird flu rages<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tax Reform Bills: Experts Warn Against Undermining Customs<\/p>\n<p>Positioning Nigeria&#8217; Design Industry As Economic Driver Through Sustainable Financing<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Kidnapped Afenifere Youth Leader Freed Days After IGP&#8217;s Intervention<\/p>\n<p>South-South Women Protest Senator Natasha&#8217;s &#8216;Disrespect&#8217; To Akpabio, Demand Apology<\/p>\n<p>S&#8217;Court Verdict: Crisis Looms In Rivers As Ex-LG Chairmen Vow To Resume Office Monday<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom Women Protest, Warn Natasha Against Abusing Office Of Senate President<\/p>\n<p>How Kidnappers Sexually Abused, Planned To Marry 8 Kidnapped Ladies &#8216; Victim<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harassment saga: I considered Akpabio a family friend &#8216; Natasha&#8217;s husband breaks silence<\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t know if Akpabio&#8217;s own is true &#8216; Reno shares encounter with Natasha<\/p>\n<p>Harassment saga: Akpabio kept on despite meeting him personally &#8216; Natasha&#8217;s husband<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re a coward, disrespectful&#8217;, Minister condemns Kano deputy gov&#8217;s remarks on Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve no moral right to criticise Tinubu, Northern group tells El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu eulogises ex-Namibian President, Nujoma, at burial ceremony<\/p>\n<p>Reps unhappy over FCT Area Councils&#8217; primary healthcare budget performance<\/p>\n<p>My abductors seized, wore my NYSC kit &#8216; Freed corps member narrates ordeal<\/p>\n<p>Let Akpabio defend himself&#8217; &#8216; Natasha cautions Senate President&#8217;s wife<\/p>\n<p>New bank charges: What to know about on-site, off-site ATM withdrawal fees<\/p>\n<p>Rivers: &#8216;An invitation for war&#8217;, Niger Delta group reacts to S&#8217;Court verdicts<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kano emirship: Housing minister accuses deputy gov of disrespecting Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Monarch demands implementation of Ogoni bill of rights, others<\/p>\n<p>Sophia Egbueje acquires Lamborghini after Burna Boys alleged failed promise<\/p>\n<p>Bala Mohammed hails Tinubus agriculture transformation programme<\/p>\n<p>12 burnt to death in Benin-Auchi road crash<\/p>\n<p>Education not scam, VC tells new students<\/p>\n<p>Ramadan: Pray for success of Tinubus administration Osun APC chieftain<\/p>\n<p>IGP urges Muslims to pray for unity, progress during Ramadan<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EU allocates 283.73m for development projects in North<\/p>\n<p>FG relocates 300 IDPs to Keffi Resettlement City<\/p>\n<p>Paternity case: Lady asks court to refuse Ex-Minister Turakis application to stop DNA result<\/p>\n<p>IBB Didnt deny power transfer oath with Abacha when I asked him Pro-June 12 General<\/p>\n<p>How Natasha accused me of sexually assaulting her at Aso Rock Reno Omokri<\/p>\n<p>12 burnt to death as bus crashes into truck<\/p>\n<p>Sexual harassment: Be mindful of your Actions, Saraki tells Akpabio, Natasha<\/p>\n<p>APC Stakeholders Pass Vote of Confidence In Tinubu, Uba Sani<\/p>\n<p>Sexual harassment: I have concrete evidence against Akpabio -Natasha<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Assembly crisis: Lawmakers lack absolute powers to remove or install their leaders GAC<\/p>\n<p>How death of 5 students stirred protest at Kogi varsity<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Give my wife respect she deserves, Natasha&#8217;s husband tells Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>Abducted Afenifere youth leader regains freedom<\/p>\n<p>Odumodublvck teases new music release amid car accident controversy<\/p>\n<p>Germany unveils opportunity card for skilled workers<\/p>\n<p>Five ways Nigeria&#8217;s GDP can grow beyond 3% threshold in 2025<\/p>\n<p>NGX Group declares highest dividend in its history as FY profit surges to N13.6bn<\/p>\n<p>8 food items Nigerians are banned from taking to Canada<\/p>\n<p>Study shows 94% youngsters have social media profile before age 13<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Babangida&#8217;s Annulment Of June 12 Election Treasonable &#8216; Olanipekun<\/p>\n<p>Pharmacists Applaud NAFDAC&#8217;s Crackdown On Fake Drugs<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders Accuse Govs Of Rendering LG Autonomy Ineffective<\/p>\n<p>Benue CJ&#8217;s Sack: Lawmakers Acted Beyond Their Powers &#8216; Lawyers<\/p>\n<p>Disquiet In Rivers Over Supreme Court Ruling<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Crisis: Ethnic Youth Leaders Reject Supreme Court Judgment<\/p>\n<p>How Abacha&#8217;s Extrajudicial Exploits Buried June 12 Mandate &#8216; Olanipekun<\/p>\n<p>Alau Dam Reconstruction To Restore Dignity, Livelihoods In Borno &#8216; Zulum<\/p>\n<p>Vote Of Confidence On Ganduje, Recognition Of Excellence &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>PANDEF Demands Revisiting Of Supreme Court Decision On Rivers FAAC Allocation<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Braimoh: Nigeria needs visionary leaders for democracy to flourish<\/p>\n<p>Edem Duke heads committee to upgrade Carnival Calabar<\/p>\n<p>Abuja Continental Hotel splashes enticing Ramadan Iftar offers for Muslim faithful<\/p>\n<p>12 Burnt To Death In Benin-Auchi Road Accident<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Govt, Design Week Seek Public-Private Partnership To Accelerate Industrialisation<\/p>\n<p>New law to tackle goalkeeper time-wasting approved<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sophia Egbueje buys Lamborghini amid drama with Burna Boy<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria: What drop in food prices means \u2013 Arewa group<\/p>\n<p>APC stakeholders pass vote of confidence on Tinubu, Uba Sani<\/p>\n<p>Benue: At last, Alia admits communities under siege, seeks help to tackle insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Mercy Eke unveils Lamborghini amid Burna Boy, Sophia drama<\/p>\n<p>Abducted corps member freed after ransom payment<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria targets rig count expansion in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Chole Bailey unfollows Burna Boy on Instagram amid Lamborghini drama<\/p>\n<p>APC stakeholders pass vote of confidence on Tinubu, Uba Sani<\/p>\n<p>Benue: At last, Alia admits communities under siege, seeks help to tackle insecurity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PUNCH 33 world leaders back Zelensky after face-off with Trump FG appoints new VC for Admiralty varsity Finance minister swears in 50 commissioners to resolve tax dispute Tax bills: Reflect public concerns before passage, stakeholders tell NAssembly Submit to probe, ex-Senate President Saraki tells Akpabio, Natasha Lagos speaker: Battle shifts to court as Assembly, Obasa [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":30992,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[1361],"tags":[4023],"class_list":["post-31137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newspapers","tag-nigerian-newspapers-headlines"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOPF.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4oswh-86d","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=31137"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31137\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31138,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31137\/revisions\/31138"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/30992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=31137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=31137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=31137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}