{"id":31172,"date":"2025-03-15T05:16:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T05:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31172"},"modified":"2025-03-15T05:16:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T05:16:55","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-15-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31172","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 15 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US expels South African ambassador after Trump criticism<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen bags hat-trick in Galatasaray win, claims top scorer spot in Turkey league<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Political Crisis: Tinubu\u2019s directive splits South-south leaders<\/p>\n<p>My terrifying experience acting with a snake around my neck \u2013 Chiamaka Austin<\/p>\n<p>We have no kidnapping gang \u2013 Police respond to El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>US actor Gene Hackman leaves fortune to deceased wife, nothing for kids in his will<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to Catholic Bishops: I won\u2019t be a religious bigot<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Abba Kyari had only N4m in the bank\u2019 \u2013 Family rejects N200m allegation<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He doesn\u2019t believe in democracy\u2019 \u200a\u2014\u200a SDP youth group rejects El-Rufai\u2019s defection<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I will be flagbearer in 2027\u2019 \u2014 SDP\u2019s 2023 presidential candidate tells defectors<\/p>\n<p>Kano Emirate: Appeal Court halts Sanusi\u2019s reinstatement, awaits Supreme Court<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC uncovers $1.4m fraud scheme targeting foreign firms, key suspect arrested<\/p>\n<p>CBN says economic activities expand second consecutive month<\/p>\n<p>118m girls out of school globally \u2014 GPE<\/p>\n<p>Treat political corruption the same way as financial corruption Ozekhome<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu must call Wike to order for insulting Ijaw Nation Smith<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Crisis: Judicial panel faults Supreme Court judgement<\/p>\n<p>Abba Kyari had only N4m in the bank Family rejects N200m allegation<\/p>\n<p>PANDEF accuses Wike of frustrating peace moves in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Customs clamp down on PMS smuggling ring in Taraba\/Cameroon border communities<\/p>\n<p>Sexual harassment allegation: Niger Delta monarchs call for peace, reconciliation<\/p>\n<p>HURIWA warns against impeachment plot in Rivers<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Osimhen nets hat-trick as Galatasaray crush Antalyaspor 4-0<\/p>\n<p>Christians not targets of insurgency, FG replies US Congress<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court stops Sanusi\u2019s reinstatement as Emir of Kano<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu will be removed from office in 2027, says Adebayo<\/p>\n<p>Malami dismisses Obasanjo\u2019s corruption claims over presidential pardons<\/p>\n<p>How Mohbad died after I treated him, nurse opens up in court<\/p>\n<p>INEC plans for 2027 polls<\/p>\n<p>Ogun poly rector warns students against cultism<\/p>\n<p>Imo lecturer suspended for assaulting student<\/p>\n<p>Natasha: Kingibe makes U-turn, demands alleged sexual harassment probe<\/p>\n<p>Jandor\u2019s exit, end to Lagos PDP problem \u2013 Party deputy chair<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria spent $5.47bn on foreign debt servicing, says CBN<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai\u2019s exit won\u2019t affect Tinubu\u2019s re-election \u2014 S\u2019East APC chair<\/p>\n<p>Customs seize 57,370 litres of PMS in Adamawa, Taraba<\/p>\n<p>FG to support documentary on Nigeria&#8217;s 25 years of democracy<\/p>\n<p>Nnamdi Kanu: Abaribe distances self from viral threat to shut down N&#8217;Assembly<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC shuts three warehouses in Ekiti over infraction<\/p>\n<p>Osun Amotekun dismisses rumoured death in training camp<\/p>\n<p>Okpehbolo suspends safety response team over two-year-old girl&#8217;s death<\/p>\n<p>PICTORIAL: Tinubu receives Catholic Bishops in Aso Rock<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity threatens northern female farmers, food security Don<\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu, security head clash over security failures<\/p>\n<p>74 terrorists killed, 130 suspects apprehended in one week DHQ<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rivers Assembly Adjourns Indefinitely, Fubara Writes Fresh Letter for Budget Presentation<\/p>\n<p>FG Refutes US Congress Claim, Insists Christians Not Targets of Killings<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to Catholic Bishops: Reforms Necessary to Build Resilient Economy, Guarantee Nigerias Future<\/p>\n<p>ACourt Halts Sanusis Reinstatement as Emir of Kano<\/p>\n<p>RSIEC Receives Voter Register, List of Political Parties from INEC<\/p>\n<p>Be Transparent, Accountable, Minister Tells NSITF Board Members<\/p>\n<p>After Trump Request, Putin Tells Ukraine Troops in Kursk to Surrender<\/p>\n<p>General Musa: There is Urgent Need to Enhance Capacity of Police to End Terrorism<\/p>\n<p>Peter Obi: Healthcare, Education Critical Sectors to National Devt<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Determined to Turn Nigeria into Africas Creative Hub, Says Musawa<\/p>\n<p>Police Warn El-Rufai over Malicious Allegations against Security Agencies<\/p>\n<p>Momoh: Weve Abolished Abandoned Project Syndromein NDDC<\/p>\n<p>Akpoti-Uduaghan: Women Group Storms UN, Demands Proof of Sexual Harassment, Fair Hearing<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom is Committed to Blue Economy, Maritime Devt, Ememobong Tells Oil and Gas Professionals<\/p>\n<p>CUPP Decries Pro-Wike Groups Alleged Plot to Scuttle PDPs Convention<\/p>\n<p>Again, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Snub ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Meeting<\/p>\n<p>Tragedy as Bus Driver Running from Revenue Enforcers Kills Girl in Edo<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IBBs book corrected parts of Nigerias distorted history Uwazurike<\/p>\n<p>IPU cannot consider Natashas petition Senator Jimoh Ibrahim<\/p>\n<p>Natasha: UN to look into pro-Akpabio women supporters petition<\/p>\n<p>2027: APC Chieftain rallies support for Tinubu following upgrade of Fed. Medical Centre<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: We never took Tinubu to court, PANDEF replies Wike<\/p>\n<p>I didnt leave APC, it dumped me El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>Kano: Appeal Court halts reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as Emir<\/p>\n<p>FG denies reports of targeted killing of Christians<\/p>\n<p>NANS condemns tariff hike by telcos, issues 72-hour reversal ultimatum<\/p>\n<p>Customs confiscates 34,470 liters of smuggled petrol and truck in Taraba<\/p>\n<p>FG seeks stakeholders collaboration to bridge digital gap<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rivers Assembly passes three bills, adjourns plenary indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>INC tackles Wike for calling Ijaw minority of minorities<\/p>\n<p>Intervene in Akpabio, Natasha feud now, group appeals to Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai condemns arrest of former aide, Jafaru Sani<\/p>\n<p>New Canada PM Carney says Canada will never be part of US<\/p>\n<p>Top Syrian diplomat makes first visit to Iraq<\/p>\n<p>Despite CBN ban, Nigeria contributes $59b to crypto assets<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Breweries champions reforestation of Olokemeji Forest Reserve<\/p>\n<p>Coronation Group reaffirms partnership with Kings Trust International<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu directs NITDA to coordinate AI in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Equity market down by 0.25%<\/p>\n<p>35 years after, Maroko evictees lament relocation offers by govt<\/p>\n<p>Despite Lagos govts ban, sale of nylon bags continues in malls<\/p>\n<p>Prices of Foodstuffs, fuel, others falling, says Ogun gov<\/p>\n<p>IPAC, ministry partner on documentary chronicling 25 years of democracy<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Assembly passes bills on governance, local government, elections<\/p>\n<p>Nobody can remove Fubara as gov, says ex-Rivers LG chair, Ihunwo<\/p>\n<p>Court rejects bail application of suspects linked to bandit kingpin, Bello Turji<\/p>\n<p>Lawyer sues EFCC chairman, IGP, AGF over alleged land grabbing, demands 500m<\/p>\n<p>INC rejects Wikes minority tag, reaffirms Ijaw political strength<\/p>\n<p>No deaths recorded in Osun Amotekun recruitment training Corps Chair<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Meets Catholic Bishops To Discuss National Unity, Security, Others<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom Committed To Blue Economy, Maritime Dev&#8217;t, Ememobong Tells Oil, Gas Professionals<\/p>\n<p>Federal Gov&#8217;t Backs Documentary On Nigeria&#8217;s 25 Years Of Democracy<\/p>\n<p>WHO Donates Infection Preventive Materials, Others To Borno Gov&#8217;t<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SDP alleges plots to silence El-Rufai, other opposition leaders<\/p>\n<p>Political scientists attribute Nigeria&#8217;s development crisis to self-interest leaders<\/p>\n<p>Benue APC chieftain calls for unity, warns against political infighting<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom CJ frees 55 inmates in four correctional centers<\/p>\n<p>Edo women protest against &#8216;Natasha&#8217;s attacks&#8217; on Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>The untapped potential for Nigeria&#8217;s indigenous rice varieties to contribute to food security and sustainability goals<\/p>\n<p>Presidency dismisses U.S. Congressional claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna: Police debunk El-Rufai&#8217;s claim of political arrests<\/p>\n<p>After Fubara&#8217;s letter, Rivers Assembly adjourns indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>Strengthening Nigeria&#8217;s digital ecosystem our priority &#8216; EU<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How Keyamo is positioning Nigerias aviation sector on the global map<\/p>\n<p>DStv, Gotv tariff hike suit: Court temporarily stops FCCPC from sanctioning MultiChoice<\/p>\n<p>Lalong seeks constitutional roles for monarchs, says its panacea for insecurity<\/p>\n<p>3,689 prisoners on death row nationwide<\/p>\n<p>ACourt halts Sanusis reinstatement as 16th Emir of Kano awaits Supreme Court decision<\/p>\n<p>Suspension: Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria spends $817m on debt servicing as remittances rise<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rivers: Anxiety over budget as assembly adjourns indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to Catholic Bishops: Im not a religious bigot<\/p>\n<p>FirstBank refutes allegations of fraud against its operations<\/p>\n<p>EL-Rufai, police clash over ex-commissioners arrest<\/p>\n<p>Prisoners on death row rise by 98 in six months, NCoS Acting CG reveals<\/p>\n<p>Abaribe denies shutting down National Assembly over Nnamdi Kanu<\/p>\n<p>Disquiet as TCN conceals distribution data<\/p>\n<p>FG debunks fresh claims of targeted killings of Christians<\/p>\n<p>Provide evidence or drop allegations against Akpabio, Adeyanju tells Natasha<\/p>\n<p>Ebira women professionals forum backs Akpabio, slams Natasha over alleged sexual harassment<\/p>\n<p>Ive sent him so much money, Asake responds to alleged fathers viral financial plea<\/p>\n<p>INEC releases voters register for Rivers LG election<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corruption: Catholic Bishops ask Tinubu, Govs to halt sponsorship of pilgrimage<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court did not invalidate Sanusis reinstatement Kano Govt<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to Catholic bishops: My reforms hard choice Nigerians must face<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria secure historic semi-final spot at World U-23 handball tourney<\/p>\n<p>Zulum distributes 280 houses to police, donates 110 patrol vans for security<\/p>\n<p>Hardship: Your policies worsened the situation, Afenifere tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Edo: Traffic officials abandon duty post after Toddlers death<\/p>\n<p>Rivers crisis: Wike frustrating peace move, PANDEF tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>PHOTOS: Sacked SSG leads former Kano Commissioner, others to Baraus residence<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"theauthoritytoday\">\n<p>Regional security cooperation vital for West Africas stability, says Matawalle<\/p>\n<p>CERAWeek: NNPC Ltd woos global investors<\/p>\n<p>Grid disturbance: TCN inaugurates committee to develop advanced network monitoring system<\/p>\n<p>Mouka, NSP, NAOMT prioritise sleep on 2025 World Sleep Day<\/p>\n<p>NERC transfer regulatory oversight of electricity market in Plateau<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC busts international fraud syndicate using counterfeit certificates<\/p>\n<p>First Bank refutes fraud claims in customer lawsuit<\/p>\n<p>Stanbic IBTC shops N50bn from series 1 commercial paper issuance<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Germany to strengthen economic ties amid growing trade relations<\/p>\n<p>Market sheds N366bn as investors ignore undervalued stocks<\/p>\n<p>Ageing trees, pest attacks driving Africa&#8217;s cocoa shortfall<\/p>\n<p>Expert calls for more women inclusion in agribusiness leadership<\/p>\n<p>Again, Gov Fubara writes 27 lawmakers to allow him present 2025 budget<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Defection: El-Rufai Betrayed Us &#8216; APC Professionals<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Yusuf Donates N3b Land For North West Development Commission In Kano<\/p>\n<p>Expert: AI-powered Bridge, Green Infrastructure Game Changer For Construction Industry<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court Stops Reinstatement Of Lamido Sanusi As Emir Of Kano<\/p>\n<p>About 90 People, Not 500, Affected In Alesinloye Market Fire, Victims Say<\/p>\n<p>Edo Deputy Gov Eulogises Tinubu Over NELFUND<\/p>\n<p>Scholars Call For Individual, Collective Efforts In Eradicating Poverty Among Muslims<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adopting collegiate system to elect presidents, governorsll reduce money politics Ogunlewe<\/p>\n<p>How Customs dismantled smuggling network, seized 34,470 litres of PMS<\/p>\n<p>NDDC donates medication, other materials to Warri Correctional Centre<\/p>\n<p>James Brown Opens Up On Being Broke, Homeless<\/p>\n<p>X-Raying Cardosos Impactful Gains At CBN<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC Uncovers $1.4m Fraud Scheme Targeting Foreign Companies<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Osimhen fires hat-trick for Galatasaray, tops scoring chart in Turkey<\/p>\n<p>Green card holders, foreign students may be deported if \u2026 \u2013 US VP<\/p>\n<p>Police caution El-Rufai over ex-commissioner\u2019s abduction claim<\/p>\n<p>EFCC intercepts 8 trucks conveying illegal solid minerals in Makurdi<\/p>\n<p>Imperatives of wireless communications for Nigerian miners<\/p>\n<p>NYCN flays Wike over remarks against Mbah<\/p>\n<p>Competition with NNPCL: Dangote slashes fuel price to N815\/litre<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapped seminarian dies as police rescue Edo Rev. Father<\/p>\n<p>Ramadan: Lagos NUJ charges members on ethics<\/p>\n<p>Natasha\u2019s petition to IPU dead on arrival \u2013 Jimoh Ibrahim<\/p>\n<p>Abuja school petitions AGF, reports DPP over \u2018misconduct\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Edo PDP group laments \u2018insecurity, drop in IGR\u2019<\/p>\n<p>2024 Lagos pilgrims celebrate successful exercise<\/p>\n<p>Local equity market sustains bearish run, sheds N167bn<\/p>\n<p>KACRAN urges FG to prioritise Livestock Ministry\u2019s office renovation, operation<\/p>\n<p>NSIA, partners inaugurate $500m fund to boost renewable energy in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Brace up, secure Nigerians better, COAS charges soldiers<\/p>\n<p>Alleged persecution of Christians:Group urges FG,religious leaders to reject U.S. Congress sanctions<\/p>\n<p>My passion for storytelling, Hausa cinema keeps me going Aminu Momoh<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC nabs fraud syndicate over impersonation, scamming<\/p>\n<p>Building Code breach: Reps ask IGP to arrest FCDA officials<\/p>\n<p>Towards preserving local languages from extinction<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VANGUARD US expels South African ambassador after Trump criticism Osimhen bags hat-trick in Galatasaray win, claims top scorer spot in Turkey league Rivers Political Crisis: Tinubu\u2019s directive splits South-south leaders My terrifying experience acting with a snake around my neck \u2013 Chiamaka Austin We have no kidnapping gang \u2013 Police respond to El-Rufai US actor [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":31173,"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-31172","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\/03\/rigth-e1742002760768.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4oswh-86M","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31172","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=31172"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31174,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31172\/revisions\/31174"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/31173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=31172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=31172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=31172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}