{"id":31177,"date":"2025-03-17T05:52:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T05:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31177"},"modified":"2025-03-17T05:52:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T05:52:46","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-17-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31177","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 17 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US: 33 dead as tornadoes wreak havoc<\/p>\n<p>VATICAN: Pope acknowledges being fragile, calls body weak<\/p>\n<p>North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59, wounds 155 others<\/p>\n<p>US strikes kill multiple Huthi leaders White House<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers allegedly assault Eko Disco workers; 2 hospitalised<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu unveils Africas first AI-themed movie as RMD, Tony Umez, Shaffy Bello, others star<\/p>\n<p>Why Niger is facing deep fuel crisis Refinery chief<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai cannot make us leave PDP Sule Lamido<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Assembly denies receiving budget letter from Fubara<\/p>\n<p>PDP group demands Wikes expulsion over Tinubu endorsement<\/p>\n<p>Anambra: Contesting against Soludo waste of money Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian leadership quest and the critical need for Tinubu to distinguish himself<\/p>\n<p>Diphtheria has killed 1,269 Nigerians will the authorities act<\/p>\n<p>UKRAINE: Zelensky replaces army chief<\/p>\n<p>GAZA: Truce talks dogged by divisions<\/p>\n<p>US: Virtually all Voice of America staff put on leave<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria imports N237.3bn solar panels, exports 75.6bn electricity in 3 months<\/p>\n<p>SEC cancels Mainland Trust registration, suspends Centurion Registrars<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria vulnerable to US-China trade war, NESG warns<\/p>\n<p>Opay extends N1.2b scholarship scheme to OAU students<\/p>\n<p>Investors lose N365bn in one week<\/p>\n<p>NERC grants Plateau regulatory power on electricity<\/p>\n<p>Eyeing $180bn digital economy with innovation hub<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Assembly: We have seen hell, Fubara frustrating us<\/p>\n<p>EU supports Nigeria digital sector to catalyse sustainable economic growth<\/p>\n<p>31 bandits killed, camps destroyed in Katsina Military<\/p>\n<p>Audit probe: Reps recover N28.7bn outstanding revenues from oil companies<\/p>\n<p>LG polls: CUPP hails INEC over release of Rivers voters register<\/p>\n<p>Gov Yusuf converts demolished Eid ground to Intl Islamic Conference Centre<\/p>\n<p>Billions Await the Unmatched Grand Finale of Largest Healing Crusade with Pastor Chris<\/p>\n<p>SERAP sues Akpabio over Natashas suspension<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Atiku backs Lagos corper facing threats over viral video<\/p>\n<p>FG lists condition for change of name, next of kin by civil servants<\/p>\n<p>Lagos corper alleges threats over viral video criticising Tinubu\u2019s government<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Assembly accuses Fubara of stalling budget process, denies receiving gov&#8217;s letter<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA intercepts drug shipments to US, S\u2019Arabia, Italy<\/p>\n<p>Eko Disco accuses soldiers of attacking, abducting staff over power outage<\/p>\n<p>Lagos warns residents of excess rainfall, possible flooding<\/p>\n<p>Rebuild family values to save society, Lagos deputy gov urges parents<\/p>\n<p>20 federal universities, three teaching hospitals receive solar power &#8211; REA<\/p>\n<p>Falana warns DSS, NIA against probe of Natasha\u2019s IPU attendance<\/p>\n<p>Kukah hails Soludo, says governance not about competition<\/p>\n<p>Corpse dumped at Osun bus stop causes panic<\/p>\n<p>Rebuild family values to save society, Lagos deputy gov urgesparents<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Osun plans meeting with border town leaders<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom APC stalwarts accuse Akpabio of betrayal<\/p>\n<p>Cuban foreign minister arrives Nigeria to strengthen bilateral ties<\/p>\n<p>Reps recover N28.7bn debt from two oil firms<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Transcorp Group Rides on Operational Efficiency, Agility to 188% Profit Growth<\/p>\n<p>Despite Economic Challenges, 20 Blue-chip Firms Double Revenue to N20.36trn<\/p>\n<p>Direct Remittances to Nigeria Totaled $1.92bn in 2024, $180m in First Two Months of 2025<\/p>\n<p>NIMASAs Crusade to End War Risk Insurance Premiums to Save Nigeria Over $400bn Annually<\/p>\n<p>Shippers Urge FG to Reduce Levies to Make Nigerian Ports Competitive<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Claims Complaints Flood NAICOM, Commission Publishes Names of Defaulters<\/p>\n<p>Chelle, Home-based Duo Fly into Rwanda to Await Eagles Full House Today<\/p>\n<p>Fubara Frustrating Budget Presentation, 27 Lawmakers Claim as Rivers Crisis Festers<\/p>\n<p>Afreximbank: Africa Stabilising $1.2tn Debt Profile, Significant Reduction Expected by 2027<\/p>\n<p>Lamido to El-Rufai: Personal Grievances Should Not Be Basis for Tinubus Removal<\/p>\n<p>NAICOM, LCCI Say Dangote Refinery, Lekki Sea Port Not Feasible Without Insurance Sector<\/p>\n<p>Abia Gov Orders Destruction of Criminal Hideout at Osisioma<\/p>\n<p>DSS Arrests Five Kidnap Suspects in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers Ask Supreme Court to Review Judgement on Rivers Crisis<\/p>\n<p>Online Casino Fraud &#8211; 5 Secure Online Casinos for Australia 2025<\/p>\n<p>Fagbemi: FG Under Tinubus Administration No Longer Ready to Do Governments Businesses in Secrecy<\/p>\n<p>Governor Mbah Lauds DSS for Arresting Five High-profile Kidnap Suspects<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CPC bloc adamant about leaving APC<\/p>\n<p>Nobody can drag me into idle talk about 2027 politics -Uba Sani<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Edo govt, PDP intensify blame game<\/p>\n<p>A\/Ibom APC seeks Tinubus intervention to save party from collapse<\/p>\n<p>Stop insulting PDP elders, Lamido blasts El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>Lawan dismisses defection rumours as false, baseless<\/p>\n<p>Count us out of political parties coalition move Ex-council chairmen<\/p>\n<p>Natasha: SERAP sues Akpabio over failure to reverse suspension<strong>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria boosts SDG efforts as 590m face poverty risk worldwide<\/p>\n<p>EU supports Nigerias digital sector to catalyse sustainable economic growth<\/p>\n<p>Amnesty condemns NYSC act for threatening Corper over viral video criticizing Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Natashas saga setback for women inclusion in politics Women Africa Intl<\/p>\n<p>Ziks widow applauds Tinubu, Ojo as UNN council visits family<\/p>\n<p>Ekwueme varsity to new students: No sex-for-marks, hook-ups, cultism, exam malpractice<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assembly queries Fubaras sincerity on budget presentation<\/p>\n<p>Lamido queries el-Rufais political credential as Lawan commits to APC<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna traders rally against El-Rufais legacy, back Sani, Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Miyetti Allah denies planning to attack Plateau communities<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA intercepts U.S., Saudi Arabia, Poland, Italy-bound cocaine, opioid shipments<\/p>\n<p>Lagos-Calabar Coastal project to serve as evacuation corridor<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest five armed robbery syndicate in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Nursing mother, 54 inmates regain freedom in AIbom<\/p>\n<p>Again, PZ minority shareholders reject $34.3m debt-to-equity conversion<\/p>\n<p>OPay extends N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship scheme to OAU<\/p>\n<p>FUPRE honours NUPRC boss, Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, and other distinguished Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Impact of AI and robotics on business: New era of innovation, efficiency<\/p>\n<p>Worries over sharp practices, abuse of free trade zones regulations<\/p>\n<p>2027: Wike, others affirm support for Tinubus 2nd term amid growing opposition<\/p>\n<p>SERAP sues Akpabio over failure to reverse Natashas suspension<\/p>\n<p>IPMAN denies opposing Dangote, NNPCL fuel price slash<\/p>\n<p>Weighing banking sector&#8217;s contribution to $1tr economy target<\/p>\n<p>Rising urban rents push more Nigerians to suburbs<\/p>\n<p>Army attacks Eko DisCo over power outage<\/p>\n<p>Reps recover unremitted N28.7b from oil firms<\/p>\n<p>Wikes toxic politics threat to your re-election bid, NDelta youths tell Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Assembly alleges Fubara stalling budget budget process, denies receiving letter<\/p>\n<p>Aiyedatiwa mourns Elemure, praises monarchs development efforts<\/p>\n<p>Libya&#8217;s education minister sentenced to prison over textbook shortage<\/p>\n<p>Clark&#8217;s family slams Wike for disparaging late elder statesman<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PDP responsible for insecurity in Edo, armed thugs during election \u2013 State govt<\/p>\n<p>Falana to DSS, NIA: Probing Natasha\u2019s IPU attendance will embarrass Tinubu officials<\/p>\n<p>Scottish universities face financial crisis after naira devaluation, visa restrictions<\/p>\n<p>Women\u2019s group gives Senate 14-day ultimatum to reinstate Senator Natasha<\/p>\n<p>PDP professionals tackle Wike over attack on NWC<\/p>\n<p>How to sell Nigeria to citizens, others \u2014Yusuf, ex LCCI boss<\/p>\n<p>Asake and I have settled our differences, hospital bills sorted \u2013 Father<\/p>\n<p>Fubara frustrating implementation of Supreme Court judgement \u2013 Rivers Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue four kidnap victims, kill notorious kingpin, six others in Abia, Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>\u2018You can\u2019t make us leave PDP\u2019\u200a\u2014\u200aLamido rejects El-Rufai\u2019s invitation to SDP<\/p>\n<p>We knew about Tinubu\u2019s Chicago University issues \u200a\u2014 \u200aEl-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>Ex-England star John Fashanu sues police for \u00a3100k after arrest in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Trump freezes Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe<\/p>\n<p>Full list: Food items Nigerians are not allowed to bring to the UK<\/p>\n<p>Again, army invades Eko Disco, abducts, tortures staff over power supply<\/p>\n<p>Hardship: Commercial bus drivers now sell provisions in vehicles<\/p>\n<p>CBN says economic activities expand second consecutive month<\/p>\n<p>4 abducted victims rescued as police neutralise wanted kidnap kingpin<\/p>\n<p>Teacher beheads, cuts off students genitals in Jigawa<\/p>\n<p>24 year-old Benue varsity student drowns in River Benue<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Women Group Gives Senate 14-Day Ultimatum To Lift Natasha&#8217;s Suspension<\/p>\n<p>Diphtheria: Nigeria Records 1,319 Deaths Amid Vaccination Gaps<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Arrests Controversial Kano TikToker Murja Kunya Over Alleged Naira Abuse<\/p>\n<p>Group Lauds Okpebholo&#8217;s Appointment Of DG For Edo Diaspora Agency<\/p>\n<p>Federal Gov&#8217;t Moves To Fast-track SDGs Implementation<\/p>\n<p>You Can&#8217;t Make Us Leave PDP&#8217;, Lamido Lashes Out At El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>2 Nabbed For Ritual Killing Of Minor In Adamawa<\/p>\n<p>I Applied, Got Accredited To Attend IPU Meeting &#8216; Senator Natasha<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ramadan: Scholars emphasise significance of performing good deeds<\/p>\n<p>N159bn infrastructure plan: Iwo groups express deep appreciation to Gov Adeleke<\/p>\n<p>Nothing can make us recall Senator Natasha &#8216; Kogi Central constituents<\/p>\n<p>I remain committed to APC &#8216; Ahmad Lawan dismisses defection rumours<\/p>\n<p>2027: We&#8217;ve learnt from PDP, APC&#8217;s mistakes &#8216; SDP&#8217;sAdebayo<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu&#8217;s wife wins &#8216;Woman of The Year&#8217;, dedicates award to Nigerian women, youths<\/p>\n<p>Ezekwesili highlights cause of Nigeria&#8217;s leadership failure<\/p>\n<p>Sustain your style of leadership in Anambra, Kukah tells Gov Soludo<\/p>\n<p>Fire incident: Provide relief materials to Osun plank traders,RepstellNEMA<\/p>\n<p>Diphtheria: Lagos, Katsina record 23 suspected cases in March, nodeaths&#8217; NCDC<\/p>\n<p>I deeply admire her boldness,&#8217; Atiku commends Lagos corper who criticised Tinubu&#8217;s govt<\/p>\n<p>Lagos: Police arrest principal, teacher for alleged assault on 15-year-oldstudent<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shipping agencies urge tax reduction to halt cargo diversion<\/p>\n<p>Most petrol tankers overaged, unfit for Nigerian roads, Expert warns<\/p>\n<p>Equities investors lose N365bn as bearish sentiment persists for third week<\/p>\n<p>CSCS to drive collaboration across financial markets in Africa, Middle East<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias growth relies on digital innovation, youth empowerment- Govt Adviser<\/p>\n<p>SEC cancels Mainland Trust registration, suspends Centurion Registrars over regulatory violations<\/p>\n<p>TAJBank to raise N20bn Sukuk, aims for N100bn issuance to fuel expansion<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NGO demands retraction of alleged defamation from ex-Gov Obasekis Commissioner Ogbeide<\/p>\n<p>Only 3% of Nigerian workers access consumer credit CREDICORP<\/p>\n<p>Top 10 high-demand jobs in UK for 2025<\/p>\n<p>Youth leader-elect killed, nine houses burnt in tragic attack on Imo community<\/p>\n<p>Cuban foreign minister to visit Nigeria for high-level talks<\/p>\n<p>Removal of Benue Chief Judge stands, relocation of tribunal to Abuja illegal-Ebute<\/p>\n<p>Ex-agitators urge Ribadu, IGP to probe sponsors of smear campaign against PAP boss, Tantita<\/p>\n<p>NSITF advocates compliance with safety regulations in workplace<\/p>\n<p>REA targets 86 million people without electricity to position Nigeria as West Africas renewable energy hub<\/p>\n<p>Federal Polytechnics urge REA to energise off-grid campuses<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UBEC plans Public-Private Partnerships to enhance basic education<\/p>\n<p>Ohanaeze Ndigbo seeks partnership with House of Reps Igbo caucus<\/p>\n<p>Agriculture: Gov Ododo bags Governor of the Year award<\/p>\n<p>Billions Await the Unmatched Grand Finale of the Largest Healing Crusade with Pastor Chris, Happening Today!<\/p>\n<p>Texas Governor appoints Nigerian-born Kenneth Omoruyi into state board of public accountancy<\/p>\n<p>Loan scheme: NELFUND to deploy software for students with disabilities<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A plea to General Gowon: Sir, write your long-awaited memoir!<\/p>\n<p>Rent: The China bull in Nigeria&#8217;s households<\/p>\n<p>Modular refiners await NNPC&#8217;s crude supply six months after pledge<\/p>\n<p>CAN, PFN say defending Christians&#8217; right is priority<\/p>\n<p>Pastor Enenche leads prayers of divine intervention as Soludo seeks religious leaders&#8217; support<\/p>\n<p>Covenant Nation&#8217;s funding conference to focus on alternative financing for SMEs<\/p>\n<p>Students group urges NASS to deepen stakeholders&#8217; engagement on tax reform<\/p>\n<p>What Niger Delta elders actually want, and what they told Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Natasha: South-South woman defends Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>Cars going out-of-reach for working-class Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians continue to groan as FG&#8217;s efforts to revamp economy totters<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LG Poll: CUPP Hails INEC Over Release Of Rivers Voters&#8217; Register<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC Evacuates 100 Truckloads Of Fake Drugs From Major Markets<\/p>\n<p>Reps Recover N28.7bn Outstanding Revenues From Oil Coys<\/p>\n<p>Enugu Community Debunks Allegation Of Recent Mass Killings, Arson<\/p>\n<p>EKEDC Accuses Soldiers Of Attacking Workers Over Power Outage<\/p>\n<p>SERAP Sues Akpabio For Failing To Reverse Natasha&#8217;s Suspension<\/p>\n<p>Prioritise Solving Nigeria&#8217;s Economic Woes, Stop Threatening Corps Member, AI Tells Govt<\/p>\n<p>Aviation Minister Receives 4th Prestigious Award In One Month<\/p>\n<p>We Care For Families At Risk Of Separation &#8216; 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