{"id":31150,"date":"2025-03-07T05:22:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T05:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31150"},"modified":"2025-03-07T05:22:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T05:22:25","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-7-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31150","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 7 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US confirms bid for 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup<\/p>\n

N4bn debt: Air Force men attack IKEDC, brutalise PUNCHman, others<\/p>\n

EFCC grills ex-women affairs minister Ohanenye over \u20a6138m fraud allegation<\/p>\n

Regulator pledges to deepen data-gathering for gaming security<\/p>\n

Students plan protest over missing LASU graduate<\/p>\n

Anambra 2025: APC begins screening of governorship aspirants Friday<\/p>\n

Air Force attack: Union asks Iekeja DisCo workers to stay at hom<\/p>\n

Ex-Kwara HoS dies at 57, gov, others mourn<\/p>\n

Buni distributes Ramadan food baskets to 35,000 households, others<\/p>\n

NBA laments absence of female lawmakers in Gombe Assembly<\/p>\n

Adeleke, Osun monarch hail new NYSC DG, Nafiu<\/p>\n

NSCDC links banditry to illegal mining, seeks stronger security measures<\/p>\n

Nigeria blacklists Simon Ekpa, 16 others, organisations for terrorism financing<\/p>\n

UNIZIK apologises as staff lament salary deductions<\/p>\n

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

Nigerian Documentary Set to Showcase Lagos as Ultimate Christmas Destination<\/p>\n

Buy Interest in Transcorp, 34 Others LiftStock Market by N216bn<\/p>\n

February PMI: Nigeria Experienced Fastest Productivity Growth in 14 Months<\/p>\n

FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons Retain Top Spot in Africa<\/p>\n

Domestic Airlines Suffer Flight Disruptions, Lose N3bn to Bird Strikes Annually<\/p>\n

Natashas Allegations: Senate, a Mature Institution Deserves Respect, Says First Lady<\/p>\n

Nigeria Becomes 77th Member of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development<\/p>\n

Alleged Fraud: Yahaya Bellos Name Not in Account Opening, Withdrawals, Says Witness<\/p>\n

The Two Unique Revelations Driving Mobile Gaming and iGaming in Nigeria<\/p>\n

NECO Purchases N500m Optimal Mark Registration Machine<\/p>\n

NAF Personnel Allegedly invade Ikeja Electric HQ over Disconnection for N4bn Debt<\/p>\n

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

Supreme Court restores pro-Wike lawmakers, cites no defection evidence<\/p>\n

2027: Labour Party lacks structure to withstand Tinubu, APC Bode George<\/p>\n

Ex-Power Minister paid N200m in dollars for Abuja propertyEFCC witness<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu vows more infrastructure investment to boost Lagos economy<\/p>\n

Edo: Okpebholo vows justice for Ovia killings<\/p>\n

NAF apologises for Ikeja Electric invasion, vows disciplinary action<\/p>\n

NAFDAC reopens Onitsha market after seizing 50 trailers of fake drugs<\/p>\n

Cross River targets 95% electricity access by 2028<\/p>\n

Simon Ekpa among 16 named in Nigerias terrorism financing crackdown<\/p>\n

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

Four confirmed dead, 15 rescued as building collapses in Lagos<\/p>\n

Concerns mount over return of shanties, street trading at Oshodi bus terminal<\/p>\n

Ogun shuts down four companies over fatalities, safety violations<\/p>\n

Pakistanis arrested for leading kidnapping gang in Lagos<\/p>\n

Police probe factory explosion that left seven workers hospitalised in Ogun<\/p>\n

Bamises murder trial: Judge to rule on May 2 after final submissions<\/p>\n

Edo demolishes kidnappers hideouts to curb criminality<\/p>\n

Police condemn killing in Ogun village, launch manhunt for gunmen<\/p>\n

Consumers rejoice as food prices drop, middlemen count losses in Benue<\/p>\n

France extends age verification measures to porn giants<\/p>\n

Mexico to review tariffs with China, president says<\/p>\n

Pope Francis ‘stable’ after nearly three weeks in hospital<\/p>\n

Govt commits to startup devt, tasks businesses on N10b funding<\/p>\n

NGX halts three-day loss as investors gain N216 billion<\/p>\n

Logistics firm starts direct export service to UK, U.S., others<\/p>\n

Controversy over merit as FG reverses Chukwus appointment as ADUN VC<\/p>\n

WHO: U.S. funding cuts threatens TB programmes<\/p>\n

Expansion of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, driver for economic prosperity<\/p>\n

DHQ queries Nigerias terrorism index ranking as FG freezes assets of terrorism financiers<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves 80% dialysis subsidy, hires 774 National Health Fellows<\/p>\n

Militants threaten oil installation attacks in Rivers, order evacuation<\/p>\n

FG introduces guidelines to regulate organ, tissue transplant<\/p>\n

FG launches electronic asset register to boost investment<\/p>\n

Adeleke insists no court order reinstated sacked chairmen, APC kicks<\/p>\n

Dont forget home when you japa, NiDCOM tells migrants<\/p>\n

Nigerias healthcare crisis threatens universal health coverage Report<\/p>\n

Reps move to strip INEC of power to regulate, register political parties<\/p>\n

Senate urged to pass anti-sexual harassment bill<\/p>\n

Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele<\/p>\n

Nnamdi Kanu files fresh suit to halt alleged right violations<\/p>\n

CODE engages stakeholders to strengthen climate change awareness<\/p>\n

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

African lessons Zelenskyy may use in Ukraine, by Azu Ishiekwene<\/p>\n

Break the national grid into smaller units now, by Adekunle Adekoya<\/p>\n

Rivers crisis: Militant group spits fire, threatens oil production<\/p>\n

Just in: EFCC grills ex-minister Uju Kennedy over alleged N138m fraud<\/p>\n

Senate doing the needful, says Remi Tinubu on Natasha\u2019s suspension<\/p>\n

I remain a legitimate senator despite \u2018illegal\u2019 suspension, says Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan<\/p>\n

Canada announces 70,000 new job opportunities for youth in hospitality, marketing, construction<\/p>\n

Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele<\/p>\n

Nigerian man extradited to U.S. over cyber intrusion, $1.3m tax fraud scheme<\/p>\n

Tariff increase will push available power generation to 7,000MW \u2014 Minister<\/p>\n

Ponzi scheme victims in Nigeria mostly women, says SEC DG<\/p>\n

Suspension: This injustice will not be sustainedNatasha toSenate<\/p>\n

LASIEC expresses readiness for Lagos councils polls<\/p>\n

EFCC vs. EeZee Tee: Court halts arraignment, adjourns case to May 14<\/p>\n

I slept in Dangote Cement factory on Natashas wedding day Akpabio<\/p>\n

12 Air Force personnel invade our office, flog staff, stole laptops, phones, says IKEDC<\/p>\n

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

APC Approves Indirect Primary For Anambra Poll<\/p>\n

Rivers: Why Supreme Court Restored Amaewhule-led Assembly<\/p>\n

This Injustice Will Not Be Sustained’ Natasha Hails Self, Says Senate Decision Mere Suspension, Not Expulsion<\/p>\n

Wema Bank Unveils Activities For International Women’s Day 2025<\/p>\n

APC Approves Indirect Mode For Anambra Guber Primary Election<\/p>\n

Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa, 14 Others Indicted For Terrorism Financing<\/p>\n

Why No Senator Openly Support Natasha’, Ex-Lawmaker Shehu Sani Explains<\/p>\n

NAFDAC To Re-open Onitsha Market, Seizes 50 Truckloads Of Fake, Substandard Drugs<\/p>\n

Alleged Fraud: Bello’s Name Not Involved In Account Opening, Withdrawals, EFCC Witness Tells Court<\/p>\n

Reps To Probe Ebonyi Gov, Police Over Alleged Abduction, Torture Of Ohanaeze Youth President<\/p>\n

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

Niger Delta: Coalition dismisses allegations against Tantita<\/p>\n

NLC to picket IBEDC, PIPLL over failure to recall sacked staff<\/p>\n

Reps probe N1.5trn approved for 500,000 low-income houses<\/p>\n

Why we restored Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly ‘ Supreme Court<\/p>\n

Scientists working to increase human lifespan to 250 years ‘ Medical expert<\/p>\n

Natasha: NANS protests, urges lawmakers to protect sanctity of NASS<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves employment of 774 health fellows<\/p>\n

Terrorism: DHQ clarifies 2025 global terrorism index report<\/p>\n

Natasha’s suspension: I’m one of those who put Akpabio in trouble, Karimi confesses<\/p>\n

FG plans to prune down custodial centres from 256<\/p>\n

Allow local refineries to survive, group urges NNPC, NMDPRA<\/p>\n

IGP decorates six newly appointed DIGs, AIG in Abuja<\/p>\n

Sharia council backs closure of schools during Ramadan<\/p>\n

Sokoto govt distributes food, cash to 9,200 orphans, needy<\/p>\n

Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele<\/p>\n

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

Tariff hike boosts telecoms profitability amid economic challenges<\/p>\n

2027: Imo APC suffers massive defection as prominent politicians join Chima Amadis TMO<\/p>\n

BDC operators struggle to buy forex despite naira recovery<\/p>\n

Alleged N400m fraud: Court orders IGP to serve amended charges on Ex- Senator Andy Uba<\/p>\n

FG moves to recover all govt abandoned properties globally<\/p>\n

Nigeria can earn $2.5billion annually, from trades with Morocco Speaker<\/p>\n

Tinubu Launches National Health Fellows Programme to Boost Healthcare<\/p>\n

FG, Creative Park to Develop 30-Hectare Creative City in Abuja<\/p>\n

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

BREAKING: EFCC quizzes former Tinubus Minister over alleged N138m fraud<\/p>\n

Why Supreme Court affirmed Amaewhule as Rivers Speaker<\/p>\n

Intervene now to avert danger in Benue judicial crisis, groups tell Tinubu, Ganduje<\/p>\n

Associates hail Yusufs support for less privileged, others<\/p>\n

IGP decorates six newly appointed DIGs, one AIG<\/p>\n

Alleged N80.2b fraud: Yahaya Bello not involved in operation of Kogi Govt Houses account EFCCs witness<\/p>\n

FG declares Simon Ekpa, 15 Others as Terrorism Financiers<\/p>\n

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

Transport fares remain high despite petrol price drop<\/p>\n

Police bust Pakistani kidnap gang in Lagos, rescue victim<\/p>\n

Former Presidential Aide Urges Fairness in Managing Natashas case<\/p>\n

Litigations over Alaafin, Soun, others waste of time Makinde<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves employment for 774 Health Fellows<\/p>\n

Customs intercepts 3,103.3kg of cannabis, 88 cartons of codeine<\/p>\n

EFCC quizzes ex-women affairs minister over N138m fraud<\/p>\n

Husbands go berserk, stab wives to death in Ogun<\/p>\n

Samson Itodo Appointed to African Union Advisory Group on AI<\/p>\n

How Fubara convinced us to dump Atiku for Tinubu Ex-minister<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

NECO deploys high-speed OMR scanner to boost scripts marking efficiency<\/p>\n

Obey court ruling, LECAN tells members disobeying judgement<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition using Benue Chief Judge against Alia, Tinubu, APC groups warn<\/p>\n

Senate integrity at risk: CNPP, CEOS demand Akpabio steps aside for fair investigation<\/p>\n

2027: APC COLLAPSES AS AMADI TRAIN SURGES ON WITH OVER 300 DECAMPEES<\/p>\n

PDP National Secretary, Ude Okoye, Kola Ologbodiyan, Shina Peller, others visit JANDOR, plead for a revisit of his resignation from PDP<\/p>\n

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

Natasha’s saga plays up IWD demand for justice, equality<\/p>\n

T-bill yield drops to 21.68% on liquidity surge<\/p>\n

Supreme Court rulings: Gov Fubara right to insist on seeing the certified true copies first ‘ officials<\/p>\n

NAFDAC bursts fake alcoholic producing centre in Port Harcourt, arrests 52-yr-old ‘mastermind<\/p>\n

Nile University of Nigeria Partners EC-Council Varsity, Strengthen Cybersecurity Education in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The death of cash counters: How digital banking took over Nigeria<\/p>\n

Borno: Prospect of development, growth and prosperity<\/p>\n

Can a revolution rescue Nigeria from its rulers<\/p>\n

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

NECO Acquires OMR Scanner To Enhance Examination Efficiency<\/p>\n

Minister Advocates Financial Literacy, Inclusion For Women’s Empowerment<\/p>\n

Two Pakistans Arrested For Kidnap In Lagos<\/p>\n

Tuggar Concludes High-Level Visit To UK, Strengthens Nigeria-UK Relations In Trade, Investment, Others<\/p>\n

I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Night ‘ Akpabio<\/p>\n

Lent: Pray For Nigeria To Overcome Economic Challenges ‘ Anglican Bishop<\/p>\n

Natasha: Ijaw Youths Condemn Sponsored Calls For Removal Of Akpabio<\/p>\n

Businessman, Funtua, Loses Bid To Stop EFCC’s Probe Into Alleged Fraud<\/p>\n

Power Supply: TCN Targets 10,000mw Transmission Capacity To Nigerians<\/p>\n

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

Firm Convenes Multi-Stakeholder Workshop To Drive Food Security<\/p>\n

FG Mulls Long-Term Investments To Tackle Food Insecurity, Others<\/p>\n

FGs Celebration Of Declining Food Prices Misleading<\/p>\n

Sexual Harassment: Senate A Place Of Honour, Not Controversy Remi Tinubu<\/p>\n

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $1.4m Linked To Emefiele<\/p>\n

APC To Review Constitution To Accommodate Ex-Govs As NEC Members<\/p>\n

IWD: FG Identifies Four Challenges Confronting Nigerian Women<\/p>\n

Anti-Party: Wield Big Stick, Punish Subversive Members, Group Tells PDP<\/p>\n

Solutions To TB, HIV Benefit All Of Us, North, South<\/p>\n

Kanu Seeks Fair Trial, Case Transfer To South East<\/p>\n

Osun LG Crisis: Adeleke Briefs Traditional Rulers<\/p>\n

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

4000 shops remain sealed as NAFDAC reopens Anambra drug market<\/p>\n

Reps move to stripe INEC of power to register political parties<\/p>\n

Set yourselves free from colonialism, Obasanjo urges African leaders<\/p>\n

Yahaya Bello: How 10 withdrawals of N10 million each were made in 2018 \u2013 EFCC witness<\/p>\n

Nigeria freezes Simon Ekpa, others for terrorism<\/p>\n

EFCC grills sacked minister over fraud allegation<\/p>\n

Sokoto: Aliyu distributes N1.5bn drugs, Mama kits to 244 primary healthcare centres<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves employment for 774 health fellows<\/p>\n

4000 shops remain sealed as NAFDAC reopens Anambra drug market<\/p>\n

Reps move to stripe INEC of power to register political parties<\/p>\n

Bauchi begins construction of $1.5bn cement factory<\/p>\n

Nigeria freezes Simon Ekpa, others for terrorism *Full list<\/p>\n

EFCC grills sacked minister over fraud allegation<\/p>\n

Africa spends US$50bn\u00a0 annually to import food \u2013 Maada Bio<\/p>\n

Alleged fraud: Court grants P-Squares ex-manager bail<\/p>\n

Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4 million linked ex-CBN governor Emefiele<\/p>\n

Nigeria, China partner to fight fake news, misinformation<\/p>\n

Does Nigeria need a new platform for revenue generation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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