{"id":31163,"date":"2025-03-12T05:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T05:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31163"},"modified":"2025-03-12T05:41:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T05:41:15","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-12-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31163","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 12 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freeze<\/p>\n

Bitcoin drops below $77,000 amid US recession fears<\/p>\n

Court rules March 17 on alleged forceful retirement of over 400 police officers<\/p>\n

Rivers: Counsel Fubara, Tinubu tells N-Delta leaders<\/p>\n

Diphtheria at King\u2019s College: Parents worried as Lagos begins vaccination<\/p>\n

Naira rises to N1,565\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

LP crisis: Abure sets up 3-member NASS Intervention, Truce C\u2019ttee<\/p>\n

Anger as herdsmen, bandits kill 42 in Benue, Nasarawa, Ondo<\/p>\n

Church, other buildings, cars razed in Lagos tanker explosion<\/p>\n

El-Rufai accuses APC of orchestrating crisis in opposition parties<\/p>\n

El-Rufai: No politician who jumps between parties has ever become president \u2013 Reno Omokri<\/p>\n

Reps urge NCC to block all pornographic Websites in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s life expectancy at 54 years, below global average \u2013 Report<\/p>\n

Protest rocks Ondo over abduction of nine surveyors<\/p>\n

\u2018You can have everything and still feel lost,\u2019 says Korede on fame\u2019s dark side<\/p>\n

EFCC warns public about 58 illegal ponzi scheme operators<\/p>\n

I have over 8 videos of men sleeping with my wife Ijoba Lande<\/p>\n

EFCC nabs four Chinese, 27 other suspected illegal miners in Jos<\/p>\n

Sokoto warns against spread of Meningitis as state records outbreak<\/p>\n

Police detain two Pakistani nationals, others for alleged kidnapping, crimes<\/p>\n

Monye leads Obidient movement to Emir of Kano, performs Iftar with Obidients in Kano<\/p>\n

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

CANADA: Trump announces fresh massive tariffs<\/p>\n

GAZA: Arab nations condemn Israels electricity cut<\/p>\n

Tinubu to Fubara, PANDEF: Implement S\/Court verdict<\/p>\n

4 more El-Rufai loyalists dump APC as party downplays defections<\/p>\n

Taraba govt breaks silence on dep govs whereabouts, says hell resume soon<\/p>\n

LP youths demand suspension of Edo senator over Natasha case<\/p>\n

Harassment: Natasha drags Akpabio to UN<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly debunks defection of 25 lawmakers<\/p>\n

Stakeholders hail reintroduction of ICTN at nations ports<\/p>\n

Niger Delta leaders ask Tinubu to intervene in Rivers Crisis<\/p>\n

Reps urge NCC to block all pornographic websites in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Church, buildings, cars razed as tanker explodes in Lagos<\/p>\n

Tax reform bills: Reps cttee proposes major changes<\/p>\n

Kogi takes over electricity market, as stakeholders harp on consumers interests<\/p>\n

Meningitis kills 26 in Kebbi, 1 in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Kidnappers abduct village head, grandchildren, 5 others in Abuja<\/p>\n

Police fire teargas as residents stone Wikes demolition team<\/p>\n

Traditional ruler calls for development of Abaji council<\/p>\n

Despite truce, Israel hits Gaza again, kills 4<\/p>\n

UK, Nigeria launch creative industries technical Working Group<\/p>\n

IGP bans parade of suspects<\/p>\n

UNIJOS ranks third in NELFUNDs loan disbursement<\/p>\n

Gov Abdulrazaq inspects govts multistorey prototype school, restates commitment for strong public education<\/p>\n

Fubara: Ill comply fully with supreme court judgement<\/p>\n

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

NAFDAC denies delaying antileprosy drug import, cites quality control measures<\/p>\n

Transport ministry denies diverting $3bn South-East railway project<\/p>\n

24 houses burnt in Jigawa communal clash, five arrested<\/p>\n

Police hunt drunken officer for killing Niger resident<\/p>\n

Five suspected kidnappers arrested for Rivers stadium CSO, sons death<\/p>\n

Woman arraigned for fake testimony of buying N200m duplex<\/p>\n

US-based Nigerian faces 52 years jail, deportation for fraud<\/p>\n

Rivers crisis: Tinubu urges political actors to respect court rulings<\/p>\n

Lagos APC lawmakers deny defection rumours<\/p>\n

Reps order NCC to shut down porn sites nationwide<\/p>\n

Chelle names Super Eagles final squad for W’Cup qualifiers<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints new NABTEB registrar, UBEC chairman, others<\/p>\n

Killing spree: Anger over herders\u2019 deadly attacks in Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa, 30 killed<\/p>\n

N5bn vehicle purchase deepens Obasa, Meranda feud<\/p>\n

Police uncover LASU graduate\u2019s shallow grave, arrest fourth suspect<\/p>\n

Shari\u2019ah law will enhance Nigerian justice system \u2013 Islamic scholar<\/p>\n

Probe begins after pregnant Ogun woman\u2019s death<\/p>\n

NELFUND links loan portal to schools for easy verification<\/p>\n

Katsina distributes cash, food to 7,220 widows, others<\/p>\n

IG redeploys 25 senior officers amid mass compulsory retirement<\/p>\n

US pledges support for EFCC\u2019s anti-corruption war<\/p>\n

IG vows tech-driven policing to secure schools<\/p>\n

Adeleke unveils Osun’s N159bn phase 2 infrastructure plan<\/p>\n

Anambra 2025: Ganduje pledges fair APC primary, best candidate<\/p>\n

FG committed to building responsive, professional police Minister<\/p>\n

Submit list of HMOs owing FG N49m, Reps order OAUTH<\/p>\n

Troops raid Plateau kidnappers’ den, rescue seven<\/p>\n

EFCC alerts Nigerians on 58 illegal ponzi scheme operators<\/p>\n

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

Stock Market Decline by N284bn on Profit-taking in MTN Nigeria, Others<\/p>\n

Bagudu: There has Been Misrepresentation, Misinformation Regarding Tax Reforms<\/p>\n

Inflation, Weak Naira Bite as Cement Makers Cost of Production Hits N3.64trn<\/p>\n

FIPAN Urges FG to Review Tariff on Essential Livestock Import<\/p>\n

Pinnick Favoured to Retain FIFA Council Seat Today in Cairo<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Games: Organisers Satisfied with Sports Infrastructure in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Tinubu Urges Adherence to Rule of Law, Asks Fubara to Stoop to Conquer<\/p>\n

TCN Says Transmission Line Issues to Blame for 350mw Supply Cut to Lagos<\/p>\n

Labour, Youth Ministries Sign MoU on Initiative to Create 2.5 Million Jobs<\/p>\n

FG Begins Construction of 2nd Niger Bridge Bypasses<\/p>\n

Tinubu Appoints VC, Other Principal Officers for University of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Abeokuta<\/p>\n

Impending Heatwave: 19 States in North-Central, Southeast, Coastal Areas at Risk, Says NiMet<\/p>\n

Tension in Delta as Court Stops Chevron from Paying Compensation to Itsekiri Communities<\/p>\n

EFCC Lists 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators<\/p>\n

FG Targeting Zero Strike in Health Sector, Says Salako<\/p>\n

IG Restates Ban on Public Parade of Suspects, as Police Recover 19 Stolen Vehicles<\/p>\n

FG Denies Abandoning Survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence<\/p>\n

Kwara Gov Inspects Prototype School, Restates Commitment for Strong Public Education<\/p>\n

House Orders CBN to Suspend Increase in ATM Charges<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu meets South-South leaders, calls for rule of law to restore peace in Rivers<\/p>\n

Nwosu calls for practical leadership in Anambra<\/p>\n

El-Rufais defection to SDP wont derail Tinubus re-election in 2027 Ex-Oyo Commissioner<\/p>\n

Labour Party sets up three-man NASS intervention, truce committee<\/p>\n

SDP: El-Rufai is an asset but has weaknesses Adebayo<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly: Court sets date for hearing on Obasas suit<\/p>\n

Northern CAN urges Fintiri to pardon farmer facing death sentence<\/p>\n

FG pushes for standardised diagnostic services across healthcare levels<\/p>\n

Ikeja residents face darkness after transmission line cut<\/p>\n

Tinubu meets PANDEF leaders, honours late Edwin Clark<\/p>\n

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

Chelle drops Musa, Iheanacho, picks Ogbu, others for Rwanda, Zimbabwe clashes<\/p>\n

Pinnick tipped for another term as Motsepe retains CAF seat unopposed<\/p>\n

Senate directs INEC to conduct Anambra-South, Edo-Central by-elections<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly denies APC members mass defection rumours<\/p>\n

Supreme Court affirms Aiyedatiwas candidacy as Ondo governor<\/p>\n

Adherence to rule of law needed for peace in Rivers – Tinubu<\/p>\n

I’ll comply with Supreme Court judgment – Fubara<\/p>\n

Tinubu meets with PANDEF leaders in Aso Villa<\/p>\n

Sorrow, anguish over killing of farmers in Ondo communities<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct nine surveyors, demand N100m ransom in Ondo<\/p>\n

Nasarawas farmers\/herders clash: Six killed, houses, police van burnt<\/p>\n

Police nab cleric, two others over ex-LASU student’s disappearance<\/p>\n

Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos begins mass vaccination at Kings College Annexe<\/p>\n

Don urges Tinubu to address glaucoma ravaging Nigerians<\/p>\n

Sokoto govt alerts residents to meningitis outbreak<\/p>\n

Militants hold 450 train passengers hostage in Pakistan<\/p>\n

War has come’: Russians shaken by Ukrainian drone barrage<\/p>\n

Al-Shabaab attack on Somali hotel kills at least four<\/p>\n

US judge orders DOGE to release records<\/p>\n

Savannah Energy completes $35.1m SIPEC acquisition, expands reserves to 197 MMboe<\/p>\n

Maritime bodies deploy 40 tow vehicles to remove broken-down trucks in Lagos<\/p>\n

Infrastructure deficiency may worsen in Africa if U.S. withdraws support<\/p>\n

Fubara: Amid impeachment threat, Tinubu charges NDelta leaders on peace, rule of law<\/p>\n

Enemies of PDP merely exploiting Tinubus 2027 fears<\/p>\n

Panic as Otedola Bridge tanker explosion razes buildings, cars<\/p>\n

U.S. funding cuts may affect Nigerias fight against terrorism, says expert<\/p>\n

68m poor Nigerians captured in social register<\/p>\n

Long-term imprisonment as political compromise for death penalty<\/p>\n

Nigerias oil production drops as country earns $3b in February<\/p>\n

NEITI, others drum support for tax reform amidst leakages, evasion<\/p>\n

Reps direct Nigerian Army to release report on Okuama killing<\/p>\n

Nasarawa govt takes over prosecution of Ajayi who killed corper grilfriend<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspected kidnappers, recover arms in Rivers<\/p>\n

Ogun govt harps on e-commerce to drive financial inclusion<\/p>\n

NBA decries reckless shootings, extra-judicial killings by police in Niger<\/p>\n

Natasha: Group rejects Arewa Youth Assemblys ultimatum to Akpabio, calls for dialogue<\/p>\n

ECOWAS initiates plan to mitigate consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal<\/p>\n

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

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Crisis In Opposition Parties Sponsored By Tinubu Govt’, Says El-Rufai<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Fire Engulfs Cars, Buildings As Gas Tanker Explodes In Lagos<\/p>\n

Lagos Lawmakers Deny Defection Plan To Another Party<\/p>\n

Transforming Benue: Governor Alia’s Remarkable Journey Of Progress And Empowerment<\/p>\n

Senator Natasha Disobeys Senate, Report Akpabio To UN Parliamentary Organ<\/p>\n

Tinubu Urges Rule Of Law To End Rivers Political Crisis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Customs Intercepts 445 Bags Of Smuggled Rice From Benin Republic In Ogun<\/p>\n

Ota Chief Denounces Police Manhunt Over Ogun Community Crisis<\/p>\n

Senate Directs INEC To Conduct By-elections For Vacant Anambra, Edo Senatorial Seats<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: EFCC Unveils 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators<\/p>\n

Pregnant Woman, 5 Others Killed In Nasarawa Farmers, Herders Clash<\/p>\n

Inside Omoni Oboli’s Rave Of The Moment ‘Love In Every Word’ Movie<\/p>\n

Ex-Senate President Lawan Denies Defending Natasha Against Akpabio<\/p>\n

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

Abuja: Court bars lawyer from claiming to be ex-Skye Bank chairman’s wife<\/p>\n

Reps receive reports on tax reform bills<\/p>\n

Adeleke unveils N159bn 2025 infrastructure plan<\/p>\n

Ruthless demolition targeting people in poverty must stop’ Amnesty International<\/p>\n

Legislative, political institutions should create opportunities for women ‘ Ekiti speaker<\/p>\n

Anambra guber: Ganduje warns APC aspirants against litigation after party’s primary<\/p>\n

FG signs pact on expanding economic opportunities for youths<\/p>\n

Federal High Court refutes report of Chief Judge stepping down from Nnamdi Kanu’s case<\/p>\n

20 most polluted cities in the world<\/p>\n

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

Breaking! Supreme Court Upholds Aiyedatiwas Candidacy, Dismisses Ajayis Appeal<\/p>\n

AGRA collaborates with Nasarawa govt, to improve food production<\/p>\n

NNPP chieftain charges Nigerians on leadership trait, organises Ramadan lecture<\/p>\n

Rescued NDDC Staff: Police recover kidnappers speed boat, launch manhunt for suspects<\/p>\n

Im not going to polarize Treasury House, says new Accountant General<\/p>\n

Court adjourned Natashas suit against Senate to March 25 for hearing<\/p>\n

Worsening Insecurity: Okpebholo has failed woefully, says Edo PDP<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu to Fubara: comply fully with SCourt verdict<\/p>\n

ECOWAS activates 5,000-strong Standby Force<\/p>\n

How OPays NightGuard security feature saved customer from losing savings<\/p>\n

NiMet alerts l9 states to impending heat stress<\/p>\n

Natasha reports her suspension, case against Akpabio to UN Inter-Parliamentary Union<\/p>\n

NSITF presents N25m cheque to National Assembly worker<\/p>\n

House ready to pass Tax Reform Bills<\/p>\n

U.S. Ambassador tables four priorities before EFCC<\/p>\n

US Ambassador tables four priorities to EFCC<\/p>\n

Nobody who jumped from party to party has ever become Nigerias president Reno Omokri<\/p>\n

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

Constitutional lawyer faults Soludos crackdown on native doctors<\/p>\n

House committee commends NSCDCs efforts in securing mining sector<\/p>\n

Irate youths burn down Senator Zams house<\/p>\n

Wike leads demolition of illegal structures in Gishiri<\/p>\n

Police recover 19 stolen vehicles in Abuja<\/p>\n

Sexual Harassment Saga:Youth group condemns Imasuens involvement,demands Natashas reinstatement<\/p>\n

Benue: Peace group condemns fresh killings in Sankera axis, seeks arrest of culprits<\/p>\n

No Citizen of Kogi Should Sleep Hungry Governor Ododo<\/p>\n

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

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Telcos raise investments to match data demand<\/p>\n

More DisCos risk takeover over liquidity crisis<\/p>\n

Nigeria missing from WHO vaccine approval list on low capacity<\/p>\n

Power outage persists as Nigeria masks ‘grid collapse<\/p>\n

Nigeria 2025 budget analysis: ‘54.99 trillion plan faces revenue and debt risks<\/p>\n

Nigerian oil thieves risk fire, explosions to tap pipelines for fuel<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s biggest trading partners in Q4 2024<\/p>\n

Investors book N285bn loss as NGX-ASI dips by 0.43%<\/p>\n

Beyond Inclusion: Unlocking Nigeria’s economic future<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Tinubu Says Only Rule Of Law Will End Rivers Political Crisis<\/p>\n

Transmission Line Damage Disrupts Power Supply In Lagos ‘ TCN<\/p>\n

We’ll Comply With Supreme Court Judgment, Fubara Assures<\/p>\n

Rivers Crisis Dragging Too Long, Ex-Niger Delta Militant Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

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

Naira Devaluation Wipes Out N2.06trn From Market<\/p>\n

Lack Of Economic Transformation Threatens Africas Devt<\/p>\n

Revitalised National Theatre Key To Unleashing Creative Economy Potential<\/p>\n

Domestic Investment Decline Weighs On Nigerian Bourse<\/p>\n

Ports In Lagos Handle N2.6trn Worth Of Agric Produce Export<\/p>\n

War Risk Insurance: Nigeria Loses N2.25trn To Foreign Insurers<\/p>\n

Osun LG Crisis: APP Drags APC To Court Over Alleged Court Contempt<\/p>\n

Odilis Probe: SCourt Dismisses Case Against EFCC<\/p>\n

Adeleke Unveils N159bn Infrastructural Projects<\/p>\n

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

Official: Nasarawa enrolls over 280,000 residents into health insurance scheme<\/p>\n

Labour Party sets up 3-man NASS truce committee<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s worrisome trillion-naira kidnapping industry<\/p>\n

Natasha\/Akpabio feud: External plot to tarnish Nigeria\u2019s image \u2013 NASAC<\/p>\n

Rivers: EFCC gets Supreme Court\u2019s nod to probe Peter Odili\u2019s tenure<\/p>\n

China, FG partner on Nigerian music market<\/p>\n

Oyetola\u2019s aide tackles Adeleke over alleged laundering of LG funds<\/p>\n

Ailing Taraba deputy governor may return soon \u2013 Commissioner<\/p>\n

I\u2018ll continue to give priority to NDLEA officers\u2019 welfare \u2013 Marwa<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom: APC warns Eno against meddling in Udom\u2019s N700bn fraud allegation<\/p>\n

Youth confab to prioritise equality across all initiatives \u2013 Minister<\/p>\n

Court adjourns case against Fintiri over creation of Fufore emirate<\/p>\n

Global trade, finance leaders to headline Access Bank\u2019s Africa Trade Conference 2025<\/p>\n

Settlements of international obligations force naira to beat retreat<\/p>\n

Suspend implementation of new ATM charges, Reps tell CBN<\/p>\n

Conjoined twins, 11 others get N300m intervention<\/p>\n

CAN seeks pardon for convicted farmer over Supreme Court death sentence<\/p>\n

Nigeria targeting 7% GDP growth 2025 Edun<\/p>\n

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