{"id":31175,"date":"2025-03-16T05:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T05:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31175"},"modified":"2025-03-16T05:09:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T05:09:11","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-16-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31175","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 16 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Major storm in central US leaves at least 14 dead<\/p>\n<p>My father wants to cajole me, but I stand firm, says Asake<\/p>\n<p>Mohammed, Obi alliance a push for unity, good governance &#8211; Ohanaeze youths<\/p>\n<p>Obi&#8217;s visit to Bauchi signals shift towards political cooperation<\/p>\n<p>FG committed to stability, economic development in Plateau &#8211; Shettima<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu has failed, we covered his Chicago scandals, says El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>Guinea junta trying to suppress political parties, says ex-president<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC apprehends five suspects in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>Kebbi enrolls 100 disabled women into health insurance<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu focused on reforms, not 2027 election &#8211; Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Sokoto varsity fires three staff for sexual harassment, others<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NNPCL-Dangote price war: Oil marketers slash purchase amid losses<\/p>\n<p>Asake\u2019s deep-kept secrets: Conflicting stories of Isale Eko top musician\u2019s childhood<\/p>\n<p>Fubara in limbo as lawmakers suspend sitting indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>Fuel crisis: Niger begs Nigeria for petrol despite tense relations<\/p>\n<p>Probing IBB over my father\u2019s death unnecessary\u2014 Abiola\u2019s son<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria pushing hungry youths towards revolution \u2014 Obasanjo<\/p>\n<p>Army payroll transactions hit N139bn<\/p>\n<p>TETFund queries varsities, colleges over N28.8bn deductions<\/p>\n<p>FG lists condition for change of name, next of kin by civil servants<\/p>\n<p>N\u2019Assembly sets conditions for insurance brokers<\/p>\n<p>Abductors demand N30m to free Katsina Qur\u2019anic recitation winner<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai calls for united opposition, invites Amaechi, Aregbesola to SDP<\/p>\n<p>DSS arrest five suspected kidnappers in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s foreign trade payments crash by 33%<\/p>\n<div id=\"punchtoday\">\n<p>Don asks FG to prioritise skill acquisition in tertiary students<\/p>\n<p>Institute counsels 83 Rivers pupils on gender equality, others<\/p>\n<p>Abiodun approves capacity building training for perm secs, civil servants<\/p>\n<p>Fubara surrounded himself with people who lobbied me to be governor Wike<\/p>\n<p>South Africa confirms US ambassadors 72-hour expulsion deadline<\/p>\n<p>Lawmaker denies involvement in petrol smuggling to Ghana, Togo<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapped Edo seminarian killed, rescued priest recovering Police<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US, Israel Mull Relocation of Palestinians from Gaza to Africa<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Not Listed as Trump Mulls Travel Ban on 43 Countries<\/p>\n<p>Wike in Grand Reception in Abalama, Says He was Misquoted in Statement on Ijaws<\/p>\n<p>CDS: Nigeria Has a Lot to Lose If Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Dont Return to Democracy<\/p>\n<p>External Debt Service Gulps $5.47 Billion in 14 Months Amid Pressures on Revenues, Reserves<\/p>\n<p>Peter Obi: Poverty Responsible for Insecurity in Northern Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai Urges Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Others to Join SDP<\/p>\n<p>APC Commends Buharis Reaffirmation of Loyalty to Party<\/p>\n<p>Shettima: FG Committed to Plateaus Stability, Economic Development<\/p>\n<p>Emirship Tussle: Kano Govt, Bayero Differ on Appeal Court Judgment<\/p>\n<p>Presidency: Tinubu Not Worried About 2027 Polls<\/p>\n<p>NAF Strike Kills Notorious Bandit Kingpins, 20 Others in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Umahi: I Didnt Say Obasanjo Shouldnt Use Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway<\/p>\n<p>South Africa: Expulsion of Our Ambassador in US Regrettable<\/p>\n<p>Passage of Insurance Reform Bill 2024 a Milestone Achievement for Nigerians, Says NAICOM<\/p>\n<p>Shettima: FG Committed To Plateaus Stability, Economic Devt<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai Urges Atiku, Obi, Aregbesola, Amaechi to Join SDP<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How Obaseki duped me of $300,000 Shaibu<\/p>\n<p>APC commends Buhari on continued loyalty to party<\/p>\n<p>No new alliance can stop Tinubu in 2027 Senator Ayo Arise<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Act undermining opposition strength Yunusa Tanko, Obidient Movement, national coordinator<\/p>\n<p>Natasha: NASS now using suspension as instrument of terror Abdul Mahmud, human rights lawyer<\/p>\n<p>Rivers crisis: You are already down, more to come Wike to Fubara<\/p>\n<p>Peter Obi boosts Tansian University with 10 million donation<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Niger Delta agitators refute graft claims against PAPs Otuaro, Tompolo<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Dunia calls for action against kidnappers in Edo North<\/p>\n<p>I wont stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties, Wike declares<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How Nigeria can learn from China\u2019s growth strategy \u2013 Experts<\/p>\n<p>ASUU LASUED seeks improved engagement with management<\/p>\n<p>Natasha: Kingibe breaks ranks, demands open probe of sexual harassment claim against Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>2027: El-Rufai divides Northern, Southern leaders<\/p>\n<p>A\/Ibom CJ releases nursing mother, mentally deranged man, 53 others from prison<\/p>\n<p>Impeachment: I won\u2019t stop lawmakers from performing constitutional duty on Fubara \u2014 Wike<\/p>\n<p>Obasa: Tinubu\u2019s Abuja meeting fails to calm Lagos Assembly impasse as crisis deepens<\/p>\n<p>Disruptor-In-Chief?: Inside story of the el-Rufai 2027 agenda to stop Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Obasa: Tinubu\u2019s Abuja meeting fails to calm Lagos Assembly impasse as crisis deepens<\/p>\n<p>Diri Loud on Resource Control: \u2018It\u2019s insulting to give us 13%, take 87 and tag us poor\u2019<\/p>\n<p>AMCON vows to recover alleged N455bn Arik Air debt<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Natasha: Centre Advocates Fair Treatment Of Female Senators<\/p>\n<p>Wanted Notorious Kidnapper Killed In Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>Mob Set Suspected Robber Ablaze In Benue<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu didn&#8217;t recommend any company for Lagos-Calabar Highway project &#8216; Umahi<\/p>\n<p>Alesinloye market fire: 90 traders, not 500 affected &#8216;victims<\/p>\n<p>Privatising government-owned refineries is key to transforming Nigeria&#8217;s oil industry<\/p>\n<p>Wike to Fubara: You&#8217;re surrounded by those who want your seat<\/p>\n<p>Sanusi risks contempt of Court if he parades self as Emir &#8216; Kano titleholder<\/p>\n<p>Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths<\/p>\n<p>Bauchi Obidient movement expresses displeasure over Peter Obi&#8217;s visit<\/p>\n<p>Senator Hussaini presents wrappers, cash to 42 widows of Jigawa petrol explosion<\/p>\n<p>No member of Benue civil protection guards killed in Naka attack &#8216; Security Adviser<\/p>\n<p>Alleged $968,000 fraud: How fake US engineer duped me &#8216; Witness<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate approves bill to create council for traditional rulers<\/p>\n<p>2027: SDP makes more catch as realignments thicken<\/p>\n<p>Group flays report against Senate Ethics Cttee Chairman, Imasuen<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Guber: LP pledges free, fair, credible primary election<\/p>\n<p>FG debunks US claim on targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arrests eight trucks conveying illegal solid minerals in Makurdi<\/p>\n<p>Youre the change agent of today, ICPC Chairman tells students<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"thenationtoday\">\n<p>FG vows to complete Sokoto-Zaria road project<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"thenationtoday\">\n<p>Oyo begins payment of bursary awards to students<\/p>\n<p>Rema speaks on Nigerias challenges, Grammys loss<\/p>\n<p>APC applauds Buharis loyalty to party<\/p>\n<p>APC chieftain hails Tinubus economic reforms as key to Nigerias growth<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court ruling didnt stop Emir Sanusis reinstatement -Justice commissioner<\/p>\n<p>I wont stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties Wike<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>HERALD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Asake Responds to Allegations of Abandoning Sick Father, Claims He&#8217;s Being Manipulated<\/p>\n<p>Chloe Bailey Fuels Breakup Rumors with Burna Boy, Says &#8216;You Wasted My Time<\/p>\n<p>I want to be a father, but not out of wedlock&#8217; &#8216; Rema<\/p>\n<p>Diddy Pleads &#8216;Not Guilty&#8217; to Forced Labor Charges, Debuts Dramatic New Look<\/p>\n<p>Comedienne Tomama Reveals She Waited for Wizkid Outside Bathroom for a Chat<\/p>\n<p>Kanye West Reveals He Doesn&#8217;t Like Kendrick Lamar&#8217;s Music Despite Acknowledging His Rap Skills<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Police: We foiled abduction of passengers on Kogi highway<\/p>\n<p>I wont stop Rivers Assembly from performing its duties Wike<\/p>\n<p>Supermom reality TV show returns for fresh new season<\/p>\n<p>Asakes family demands N50m house for ailing father<\/p>\n<p>Edo policeman shoots teenage driver dead for not stopping at checkpoint<\/p>\n<p>Truck drivers block Jos-Abuja road over alleged killing of member<\/p>\n<p>Rivers crisis: Angry Protesters destroy Wikes billboards<\/p>\n<p>Katsina: Bandits demand N30m to free Quran recitation winner, family<\/p>\n<p>Woman jumps into Lagos lagoon, dies<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Setback to 27 lawmakers as INEC releases updated voters register to Rivers Independent Electoral Commission<\/p>\n<p>Arik, affiliates must repay N455bn debt, says AMCON<\/p>\n<p>6 signs a Lagos house agent might be scamming you<\/p>\n<p>Media Money&#8217;- Exploring mastery strategies that increase income, influence<\/p>\n<p>Consumer firms&#8217; rising raw material costs make case for local sourcing<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coalition Denies Opposing Tantita Security Services<\/p>\n<p>IndependentAwards2024: Bisi Akande Wins Lifetime Achievement Award<\/p>\n<p>Obi Donates N20mTo Colleges Of Nursing In Ahiara, Ihiala<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders Call For Negotiated Settlement In Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Wike Dispels Ethnic Division Claims In Rivers<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abia Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Neutralize Six Kidnappers<\/p>\n<p>PANDEF Gives Wike 48-Hour To Apologize To NDelta Leaders<\/p>\n<p>Don Raises Alarm Over Indiscriminate Consumption Of Sex Enhancing Substances<\/p>\n<p>Seminarians Murder: Bishop Berates Govt, Security Agencies<\/p>\n<p>Coalition Distances Self from False Alarm Against Tantita Security Services<\/p>\n<p>Naval Admiral, Others Dragged To Court Over Illegal Disconnection<\/p>\n<p>Ramadan: Cleric Advises Nigerians To Strengthen Family Ties<\/p>\n<p>Wike To Fubara: Your Troubles Not Yet Over<\/p>\n<p>Wike: Ive No Intention To Stop Rivers Assembly From Performing Duties<\/p>\n<p>I Blame Danagogo For Rivers Political Crisis Wike<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigerian fashion designer sets Guinness World Record for longest sewing marathon<\/p>\n<p>PDP: Damagum\u2019s resignation rumour, fake news \u2013 Aide<\/p>\n<p>NELFUND \u2018ve opened opportunities for Nigerian youths \u2013 Idahosa<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna government launches electric tricycles, motorcycles for workers<\/p>\n<p>House of Representatives celebrates as NUJ turns 70<\/p>\n<p>FIFA seat loss: You are a good ambassador, FG tells Pinnick<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Major storm in central US leaves at least 14 dead My father wants to cajole me, but I stand firm, says Asake Mohammed, Obi alliance a push for unity, good governance &#8211; Ohanaeze youths Obi&#8217;s 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