{"id":31153,"date":"2025-03-08T05:12:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T05:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31153"},"modified":"2025-03-08T05:12:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T05:12:45","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-8-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31153","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 8 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Davido Stamps Afrobeat Global Dominance with 5IVE<\/p>\n

RMD, Ayra Starr, Zackary Momoh Cast in Star-studded Children of Blood and Bone<\/p>\n

How Biyi Samuel Captivates His Audience with Artistic, Soulful Style<\/p>\n

Capturing Niger Deltas Beauty, Despoliation on Canvas<\/p>\n

Amid Nigerias Interest, Arteta Backs Nwaneris England Call-up<\/p>\n

Why Crude Oil Production Should Commence in Ogoniland<\/p>\n

FIFA Clears Ineligible Equatorial Guinea Skipper to Play for Country After 10 Years<\/p>\n

Minister Seeks Lifting of Akpoti-Uduaghans Suspension, Pledges FGs Intervention<\/p>\n

Rumbling in PDP Deepens as Party Sets Up South-south Zonal Caretaker Committee<\/p>\n

Again, National Electricity Grid Supply Suffers Disruption<\/p>\n

Women Affairs Minister Flays Sexual Harassment Allegations In Senate<\/p>\n

Reinstated Lagos Speaker Obasa Pursues Legal Battle Over January Removal, Insists Lawsuit Remains Relevant<\/p>\n

Bello Vs EFCC: Court to Rule on Admissibility of FCT Court Judgment on School Fees Payment May 8<\/p>\n

Witness: Yahaya Bellos Name Not in Kogi Govt House Bank Documents<\/p>\n

Oyebanji Lauds Ekiti Procurement System, Contractors Capacity to Deliver<\/p>\n

Ex-MILAD, Company Settle Dispute over Shares Out of Court<\/p>\n

CJN Tasks Judges to Lead Fight against Financial Crimes<\/p>\n

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

How Air Force officers tortured us with rods \u2014 Ikeja Electric workers<\/p>\n

Tinubu rejects N942bn census budget, proposes use of corpers<\/p>\n

Three arrested for LASU graduate\u2019s murder after PUNCH report<\/p>\n

Tinubu, govs, others pay tributes as ex-presidential spokesman Okupe dies<\/p>\n

Ekiti worshippers kick out Anglican priest over leadership style<\/p>\n

Natasha\u2019s suspension: FG plans intervention as coalition threatens showdown<\/p>\n

Fury warns Joshua against Dubois rematch<\/p>\n

School closures: Sharia council, groups urge more shutdown as opposition grows<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints Jega as SA livestock reforms<\/p>\n

Pro-Wike lawmakers issue new ultimatum, warn Fubara<\/p>\n

Court sacks Ogun monarch, berates govt for contempt<\/p>\n

Family of abducted ex-NYSC DG seeks govt intervention<\/p>\n

PDP sets up South-South zonal caretaker committee<\/p>\n

Women groups reject Natashas suspension, threaten protest<\/p>\n

Three arrested for vandalising electricity cables in Lagos<\/p>\n

Alaafin begins 21-day traditional rites<\/p>\n

Farmers hail Oshiomole for training to boost productivity<\/p>\n

Katsina community celebrates five months of peace, commends security operatives<\/p>\n

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

Lagos Assembly crisis: Inside story of Obasas dramatic comeback<\/p>\n

Natasha woes: Why Sen Ireti cant fight in the senate Shehu Sani<\/p>\n

My suspension invalidates justice, equity Natasha<\/p>\n

PDP, Edo Govt trade words over alleged plot to induce PDP Assembly members to defect to APC<\/p>\n

FG targets 48-hour visa processing timeline for foreigners<\/p>\n

Court convicts woman for smuggling 1,154,900 dollars, 135, 900 Riyals into Nigeria<\/p>\n

National grid experiences disturbance, Nigerians thrown into darkness<\/p>\n

Abure mourns Doyin Okupe, describes him as inspirational leader<\/p>\n

4 drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit jeeps, others<\/p>\n

Abia capped oil wells: Otti to meet NNPCL, NUPLC officials<\/p>\n

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

Group urges FG to probe controversial completion, commissioning of Abraka-Oben road<\/p>\n

IWD: Akpoti-Uduaghan, Kingibe, others lead pack of 2025 most influential women in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Cecilia Ibru set to launch inspiring new book march 22<\/p>\n

Ogun customs seizes cannabis, illicit drugs worth N279.5m<\/p>\n

IITA DG explores opportunities for scaling agricultural technologies in oyo<\/p>\n

Why Nigerians should avoid using skin bleaching creams Dermatologists<\/p>\n

Silver lining: Why US aid freeze should spur Nigeria to greater self-reliance<\/p>\n

Looming threat of one-party system, a recipe for disaster<\/p>\n

Looming gluts worry cassava farmers<\/p>\n

Consumers decry ShopRites sale of nylon bags despite ban<\/p>\n

Reckless driver knocks down police inspector in Abuja<\/p>\n

Tanker explosion kills seven in Niger<\/p>\n

Niger Delta monarch takes on Shell in London court over oil spillage<\/p>\n

Experts seek end to abuse, torture of mentally ill prison inmates<\/p>\n

Trump threatens new Russia sanctions over Ukraine attacks<\/p>\n

Tinibu appoints six CMDs for federal hospitals<\/p>\n

Lagos authorities demolish Otumara, leave hundreds homeless<\/p>\n

Reckless driver knocks down police inspector in Abuja<\/p>\n

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

Trump says \u2018easier\u2019 to work with Russia than Ukraine on peace talks<\/p>\n

Japa: US Immigration to request social media handles of visa applicants<\/p>\n

Alaafin of Oyo, Owoade begins 21-day traditional rites<\/p>\n

Medical dilemma as teen girl conceives from oral sex<\/p>\n

2027: Ganduje, Barau receive 2023 Atiku support groups in 19 Northern States to APC<\/p>\n

Flooding: Ajah residents protest against developer<\/p>\n

Flood Disaster: How Nigeria lost 314 lives in 3 months<\/p>\n

Air Force personnel attack on Ikeja Electricity Disco: 15 wounded staff in hospitals<\/p>\n

Rivers crisis: Why Fubara may survive impeachment<\/p>\n

PDP, CUPP slam Senate over Natasha\u2019s suspension<\/p>\n

Natasha vs Akpabio: How National Assembly became theatre of shame<\/p>\n

2027: North divided as Tinubu woos South East, South-South<\/p>\n

Electricity workers threaten to halt operation over Airforce attack on Ikeja Electric office<\/p>\n

Naira depreciates to N1,545\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Nigeria boosts oil production by 70,000bpd above OPEC target<\/p>\n

Rivers Crisis: Group demands arrest of Asari Dokubo over alleged threats to oil production<\/p>\n

Troops eliminate Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu in Kebbi<\/p>\n

LP mourns Okupe, says he was an inspirational, charismatic leader<\/p>\n

Just in: Lagos lawmakers arrive in court over speakership tussle<\/p>\n

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

Court To Rule On Admissibility Of Judgment On School Fees<\/p>\n

Family Seeks Federal Gov’ts Help On Kidnapped Ex-NYSC DG<\/p>\n

Tinubu Names 6 New CMDs For Federal Hospitals<\/p>\n

FGC Kaduna Eyes Laurels At Int’l Robotic, AI Competition In US<\/p>\n

Mild Drama As Eezee Tee Snubs Journalists In Court, Case Adjourned To May 14<\/p>\n

PDP Sets Up Zonal Caretaker C’ttee For South-South<\/p>\n

FGC Kaduna Eyes Laurels At Int’l Robotic, AI Competition In US<\/p>\n

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

Claims about my husband’s arrogance untrue ‘ Gov Soludo’s wife<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints Attahiru Jega as Coordinator on presidential livestock reform<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints six Chief Medical Directors for federal hospitals<\/p>\n

PDP accuses Akpabio of plot against ex-Akwa Ibom gov, Udom Emmanuel<\/p>\n

No shortfall in workers’ salaries, normal wages paid in January, February 2025’FG<\/p>\n

Senator Natasha’s suspension lawless, unconstitutional ‘Legal expert<\/p>\n

FG targets 48-hour visa processing timeline for foreigners<\/p>\n

Nigeria to showcase Tinubu’s achievements at France business forum in Paris’Minister<\/p>\n

Communicate before implementation of any policy, APC chieftain tells govs<\/p>\n

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

Women Affairs Minister to Mediate Senate-Senator Akpoti Dispute<\/p>\n

Minister condemns inhumane treatment in Nigerian prisons, demands urgent reforms<\/p>\n

APC support group urges Tinubu, Ganduje to wade into Benue crisis<\/p>\n

Troops neutralize 92 terrorists, arrest 111 others this week, says DHQ<\/p>\n

Illegal Private Charter: We did not mention names of violators , loss Aviation Ministry<\/p>\n

Okupe was an inspirational, charismatic leader, well miss him LP<\/p>\n

New NYSC DG vows to reposition Scheme for excellence, enhance Corps welfare<\/p>\n

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

Alleged N80.2b fraud: EFCC tenders receipts of school fees paid in advance for Yahaya Bellos children<\/p>\n

Police arrest three over electrocution of 23-year-old apprentice<\/p>\n

Anxiety as ex-NYSC DG spends 30 days in bandits captivity<\/p>\n

Man slumps in Abuja mosque during prayers, dies in hospital<\/p>\n

Two fighting teachers sanctioned in Delta<\/p>\n

Tanker explosion kills seven in Niger<\/p>\n

Rivers crisis: Tension as Fubaras commissioners, election agency sue lawmakers<\/p>\n

Anambra guber: APC begins screening of aspirants ahead of primaries<\/p>\n

Alaafin: Oba Owoade begins 21-day coronation rites, night curfew imposed<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints six chief medical directors for federal hospitals<\/p>\n

Aiyedatiwa sets up panel to review Ondo varsitys finances, appoints new VC<\/p>\n

Nigeria to participate in France Business Forum to showcase economic progress Idris<\/p>\n

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

The Link Between Mental Health and Chronic Illness: How Your Mind Affects Your Body<\/p>\n

Beyond Hashtags: Nigerian Brands Must Champion Real Change, Not Just IWD 25<\/p>\n

Nigerian Police Arrest Pakistani Kidnapping Gang<\/p>\n

Trump Clarifies Cabinet Authority Over Musk’s Advisory Role<\/p>\n

US Soldiers and Ex-Soldier Accused of Espionage for China<\/p>\n

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes Again, Delaying Elon Musk’s Mars Mission<\/p>\n

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

Damagum-led NWC rejects Wike-backed Zonal Congress, sets up South-South Caretaker Committee<\/p>\n

Kano Govt, logistics firm to deploy 135 CNG-powered BRT buses, establish 6 CNG stations<\/p>\n

PDP Condemns Natashas Suspension, says Akpabio must be probed<\/p>\n

RSSOSA unveils official logo for Remo Secondary Schools 80th anniversary<\/p>\n

JAPA: Dont forget home, FG tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

UKRAINE:Russia says temporary ceasefire unacceptable<\/p>\n

ECOWAS: Journalists urged to fight anti-democratic narratives<\/p>\n

GAZA:You are dead if hostages not freed, Trump warns Hamas<\/p>\n

Women Affairs Minister moves to reunite Natasha, Akpabio<\/p>\n

Court fixes May 8 for ruling on Yahaya Bellos children fees<\/p>\n

Ramadan: CAN President breaks fasts with Muslims in Abuja<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct Bishop Kukahs relative, six others in Kaduna<\/p>\n

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

Natasha vs Akpabio: Niger Delta group asks Senate President to step aside for proper investigation<\/p>\n

Zamfara group lauds Matawalles massive contributions to youth empowerment<\/p>\n

Betrayed and Silenced: The Unfair Trial of Women in Power<\/p>\n

Nigerias Nwanoro wins vice chairmanship of UN CRPD<\/p>\n

2025 Intl Womens Day: NHRC urges NASS to pass gender bills<\/p>\n

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Reno Omokri Urges Natasha Akpoti to Take Lie Detector Test<\/p>\n

Rivers Crisis: Jackrich Distances Himself from Threat by Militant Group to Attack Oil Facilities<\/p>\n

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

Jigawa moves to secure schools, invests N342m in safe school project<\/p>\n

FG freezes Simon Ekpa’s accounts, others over alleged terrorism financing<\/p>\n

Nigeria steps up reforms to exit FATF grey list by mid-2025<\/p>\n

Why naira stability is the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic future<\/p>\n

Trump temporarily suspends tariffs on Canada and Mexico<\/p>\n

South Korean President Yoon to be released from prison<\/p>\n

Trump signs order to set up strategic bitcoin reserve<\/p>\n

Beyond the price hike: Is Nigeria’s pay-tv giant facing its final act<\/p>\n

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

Suspension: Group Blasts Moro For Not Standing In Defence Of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan<\/p>\n

ESG Forum Introduces Innovative Mentorship Initiative For Young Professionals<\/p>\n

Youth Ministry Partners Flutterwave To Drive Youth Empowerment, Mentorship<\/p>\n

Integrating Security Into Software Development: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies For Engineers<\/p>\n

Arrest Asari Dokubo, Others Over Violent Threats, Group Tells Security Agencies<\/p>\n

PDP Alerts Of Plot By Akpabio To Smear Udom Emmanuel<\/p>\n

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

COSEYL requests Gov Mba, CDS to end killings, rapes in Enugu<\/p>\n

18 Anambra pastors flee as native doctors expose clients to Agunechemba<\/p>\n

PDP Condemns Natashas Suspension<\/p>\n

CNPP, CSOs Slam Senate Over Natashas Suspension<\/p>\n

No Salary Shortfall, Normal Salary Paid In January, February FG<\/p>\n

Experts Seek Comprehensive Health Coverage For Unemployed Youths<\/p>\n

IWD: Okpebholo Approves N1bn Soft Loan For Edo Market Women<\/p>\n

NELFUND, NIMC Sign MoU On Biometric Enabled Cards For Students<\/p>\n

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

Ukraine ceasefire: Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints ex-INEC Chairman Jega as presidential adviser<\/p>\n

NELFUND: FG to issue biometric-enabled cards to students<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints Chief Medical Directors of 6 federal hospitals<\/p>\n

No shortfall in workers salaries, says OAGF<\/p>\n

Nigerias Cyriel Dessers makes Europa League Team of the Week<\/p>\n

Anambra: Ganduje inauburates screening panel as Chukwuma takes lead<\/p>\n

CITAD launches new E-Commerce platform, ShopB Africa<\/p>\n

IWD: Nasarawa rally support for women, harps on inclusive society<\/p>\n

Group calls out Senator Moro for silence on Natashas suspension<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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